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Operations management specialist demographics and statistics in the US

Operations management specialist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates operations management specialist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our operations management specialist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about operations management specialists after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 182,863 operations management specialists currently employed in the United States.
  • 40.2% of all operations management specialists are women, while 59.8% are men.
  • The average operations management specialist age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of operations management specialists is White (67.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.3%), Asian (6.4%) and Black or African American (6.2%).
  • In 2022, women earned 89% of what men earned.
  • 10% of all operations management specialists are LGBT.
  • Operations management specialists are 46% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Operations management specialist gender statistics

40.2% of operations management specialists are women and 59.8% of operations management specialists are men.
  • Male, 59.8%
  • Female, 40.2%

Operations management specialist gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male59.8%
Female40.2%

Operations management specialist gender pay gap

Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$64,382
female-income
Female income
$57,408

Operations management specialist gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in operations management specialist positions over time. Currently, 40.2% of operations management specialists are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Operations management specialist gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201065.58%34.42%
201164.91%35.09%
201264.10%35.90%
201364.63%35.37%
201466.43%33.57%
201565.16%34.84%
201666.05%33.95%
201763.44%36.56%
201863.36%36.64%
201961.39%38.61%
202061.50%38.50%
202159.77%40.23%

Operations management specialist related jobs gender ratio

We compared operations management specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Administrative Assistant To General Manager9%91%
Manager Stylist9%91%
Salon Manager12%88%
Operations Management Specialist60%40%
General Superintendent97%3%
Street Superintendent97%3%
District Commercial Superintendent98%2%

Operations management specialist demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among operations management specialists is White, which makes up 67.3% of all operations management specialists. Comparatively, 15.3% of operations management specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of operations management specialists are Asian.
  • White, 67.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
  • Asian, 6.4%
  • Black or African American, 6.2%
  • Unknown, 4.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%

Operations management specialist race

Operations management specialist racePercentages
White67.3%
Hispanic or Latino15.3%
Asian6.4%
Black or African American6.2%
Unknown4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%

Operations management specialist race and ethnicity over time

See how operations management specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Operations management specialist race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201074.97%6.32%5.28%11.13%
201174.81%6.48%5.30%10.85%
201274.46%6.05%5.44%11.92%
201374.97%5.87%5.48%11.29%
201473.86%5.84%5.38%12.64%
201573.87%5.90%5.32%12.56%
201671.54%6.41%5.77%13.78%
201772.90%5.90%5.51%13.28%
201872.46%5.67%6.08%13.14%
201971.08%5.94%6.12%14.21%
202069.32%5.98%5.77%14.11%
202167.27%6.22%6.40%15.31%

Operations management specialist wage gap by race

According to our data, asian operations management specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american operations management specialists have the lowest average salary at $61,391.
$68,000
$66,000
$64,000
$62,000
$60,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$63,361
White$65,949
Black or African American$61,391
Asian$67,079
Hispanic or Latino$64,284

Average operations management specialist age

See how the average age of operations management specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Operations management specialist age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4245
Unknown4241
Asian4341
Hispanic or Latino4240
White4544
American Indian and Alaska Native4344

Operations management specialist age breakdown

The average age of operations management specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the operations management specialist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Operations management specialist age breakdown

Operations Management Specialist YearsPercentages
40+ years64%
30-40 years30%
20-30 years6%

Operations management specialist educational attainment

The most common degree for operations management specialists is bachelor's degree, with 60% of operations management specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 10%.
  • Bachelor's, 60%
  • Associate, 17%
  • Master's, 10%
  • High School Diploma, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Operations management specialists by degree level

Operations management specialist degreePercentages
Bachelor's60%
Associate17%
Master's10%
High School Diploma8%
Other Degrees5%

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Operations management specialist wage gap by degree level

According to the data, operations management specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $81,907 annually. With a Doctorate degree, operations management specialists earn a median annual income of $78,604 compared to $69,556 for operations management specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
$86,000
$80,000
$74,000
$68,000
$62,000
$56,000
$50,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$81,907
High School Diploma or Less$55,648
Bachelor's Degree$69,556
Doctorate Degree$78,604
Some College/ Associate Degree$57,531

Operations management specialist employment statistics

Most operations management specialists work for a public in the finance industry.

Company size where operations management specialists work

Below, you can see the size of companies where operations management specialists work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Operations management specialist jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees13%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees17%
> 10,000 employees49%

Operations management specialist jobs by company type

Employees with the operations management specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most operations management specialists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Operations management specialist jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education4%
Public46%
Private42%
Government8%

Operations management specialist jobs by industry

The most common industries for operations management specialists are finance, retail and technology.

Fortune 500

Finance

Retail

Technology

Government

Operations management specialist turnover and employment statistics

Operations management specialist unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for operations management specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Operations management specialist unemployment rate by year

YearOperations management specialist unemployment rate
20106.02%
20115.17%
20124.50%
20133.74%
20143.19%
20152.83%
20162.57%
20172.68%
20182.15%
20192.22%
20203.68%
20214.01%

Average operations management specialist tenure

The average operations management specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,253 operations management specialists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Operations management specialist tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year15%
1-2 years28%
3-4 years17%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years7%
11+ years17%

Operations management specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of operations management specialists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Manager Of Environmental Services7.93%92,312
Director Of Project Management8.41%200,498
National Sales Manager9.38%94,554
Operations Management Specialist10.39%-
City Alderman11.63%5,137
Human Resources Lead13.02%48,122
Promotions Director14.95%8,812

Similar operations management specialist jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Manager Of Environmental Services7.93%92,312
Director Of Project Management8.41%200,498
National Sales Manager9.38%94,554
City Alderman11.63%5,137
Human Resources Lead13.02%48,122
Promotions Director14.95%8,812

Foreign languages spoken by operations management specialists

The most common foreign language among operations management specialists is Spanish at 45.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
  • Spanish, 45.7%
  • French, 11.5%
  • Mandarin, 5.8%
  • Portuguese, 5.3%
  • Chinese, 5.3%
  • Other, 26.4%

Operations management specialist languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish45.7%
French11.5%
Mandarin5.8%
Portuguese5.3%
Chinese5.3%
Other26.4%

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Operations management specialist location demographics

The amount you can make as an operations management specialist can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of operations management specialists is $71,228. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do operations management specialists earn the most?

Operations management specialists earn the most in Washington, where the average operations management specialist salary is $94,074. The map here shows where operations management specialists earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Operations Management Specialists?

By looking through more than 5,253 resumes, we found that the most popular places for operations management specialists are New York, NY and San Diego, CA.
Number of Operations Management Specialists

Operations management specialist jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California6,229$82,791
2Texas5,974$61,753
3Florida4,137$45,066
4Pennsylvania3,170$76,191
5New York3,049$78,942
6North Carolina2,589$70,133
7Ohio2,550$64,167
8Illinois2,488$64,813
9Georgia2,408$48,599
10Massachusetts1,902$76,928
11Michigan1,848$70,581
12Minnesota1,697$62,253
13Indiana1,644$54,762
14New Jersey1,598$73,227
15Tennessee1,431$50,134
16Washington1,429$94,074
17Missouri1,422$48,715
18Wisconsin1,321$61,439
19Maryland1,286$72,160
20Arizona1,157$54,211
21South Carolina1,020$53,127
22Colorado1,006$79,574
23Alabama961$61,655
24Oregon953$63,543
25Virginia942$64,071
26Kentucky933$48,423
27Iowa843$49,999
28Louisiana774$57,776
29Kansas744$48,063
30Arkansas711$43,202
31Oklahoma684$44,273
32Connecticut644$69,663
33Mississippi564$47,099
34Nebraska564$46,921
35Nevada537$68,587
36New Mexico450$68,059
37New Hampshire426$53,374
38Maine312$45,581
39West Virginia305$49,475
40Utah302$55,513
41Idaho299$58,982
42Delaware274$84,789
43South Dakota252$70,318
44District of Columbia221$82,798
45Hawaii211$52,667
46Montana208$55,035
47Alaska200$69,250
48North Dakota160$49,601
49Rhode Island128$90,283
50Wyoming107$48,935
51Vermont36$49,339

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