Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for operations managers in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 409,946 operations managers currently employed in the United States.
- 30.6% of all operations managers are women, while 69.4% are men.
- The average age of an employed operations manager is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of operations managers is White (67.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.4%), Asian (6.4%) and Black or African American (6.3%).
- In 2021, women earned 89% of what men earned.
- 10% of all operations managers are LGBT.
- Operations managers are 54% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
Operations Manager Statistics By Gender
30.6% of operations managers are women and 69.4% of operations managers are men.
- Male, 69.4%
- Female, 30.6%
Operations Managers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.4% |
| Female | 30.6% |
Gender Pay Gap For Operations Manager
Women Earn 89ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Operations Manager Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the operations manager position over time.
Operations Manager Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2011 | 73.87% | 26.13% |
| 2012 | 73.18% | 26.82% |
| 2013 | 73.63% | 26.37% |
| 2014 | 75.15% | 24.85% |
| 2015 | 74.08% | 25.92% |
| 2016 | 74.83% | 25.17% |
| 2017 | 72.62% | 27.38% |
| 2018 | 72.55% | 27.45% |
| 2019 | 70.84% | 29.16% |
| 2020 | 70.94% | 29.06% |
| 2021 | 69.42% | 30.58% |
Operations Manager Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Operations Manager | 69% | 31% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
Operations Manager Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among operations managers is White, which makes up 67.1% of all operations managers. Comparatively, there are 15.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 6.4% of the Asian ethnicity.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Operations Manager Race
| Operations Manager Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Operations Manager Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among operations managers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Operations Manager Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.76% | 6.36% | 5.32% | 11.27% |
| 2011 | 74.60% | 6.52% | 5.34% | 10.98% |
| 2012 | 74.25% | 6.09% | 5.47% | 12.06% |
| 2013 | 74.76% | 5.91% | 5.52% | 11.42% |
| 2014 | 73.65% | 5.88% | 5.41% | 12.77% |
| 2015 | 73.66% | 5.94% | 5.35% | 12.70% |
| 2016 | 71.33% | 6.45% | 5.80% | 13.91% |
| 2017 | 72.69% | 5.94% | 5.54% | 13.41% |
| 2018 | 72.25% | 5.71% | 6.12% | 13.28% |
| 2019 | 70.87% | 5.98% | 6.16% | 14.35% |
| 2020 | 69.11% | 6.02% | 5.80% | 14.24% |
| 2021 | 67.06% | 6.26% | 6.43% | 15.44% |
Operations Manager Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,932 |
| White | $82,215 |
| Black or African American | $76,434 |
| Asian | $83,650 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,103 |
Average Age of an Operations Manager
We determined the average age of operations managers based on ethnicity and gender.
Operations Manager Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Operations Manager Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of operations manager employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of operations managers is 40+ years old, which represents 64% of the population.
Operations Manager Age
| Operations Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Types of Operations Manager Degree Levels
The most common degree for operations managers is bachelor's degree 62% of operations managers earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 17% and rounding it off is master's degree with 9%.
- Bachelors, 62%
- Associate, 17%
- Masters, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Operations Managers By Education
| Operations Manager Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 62% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Masters | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Operations Manager Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,161 |
| Master's Degree | $102,513 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,797 |
| Doctorate Degree | $98,305 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,543 |
Operations Manager Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where operations managers work. We found most operations managers work for a public company. In addition, the industry that employs the most operations managers is the retail industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire operations managers.
Operations Manager Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 63% |
The Types Of Companies Operations Manager Work In
Employees with the operations manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most operations managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Operations Manager Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 54% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 2% |
Top Industries Hiring Operations Managers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ operations managers. Those industries include retail, transportation and technology.
Operations Manager Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 26% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Operations Manager Turnover And Employment Statistics
Operations Manager Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of operations managers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Operations Manager Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Operations Manager Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
The Average Number of Years That Operations Manager Stay in a Job
By looking over 229,788 operations managers resumes, we figured out that the average operations manager enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 33%.
Operations Manager Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Operations Managers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to operations managers.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administration Vice President | 7.93% | 48,271 |
| Aquatic Director | 8.41% | 20,846 |
| Internet Sales Manager | 9.38% | 97,589 |
| Operations Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Board Of Directors Member | 11.63% | 14,968 |
| Human Resources Lead | 13.02% | 48,122 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Operations Manager LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administration Vice President | 7.93% | 48,271 |
| Aquatic Director | 8.41% | 20,846 |
| Internet Sales Manager | 9.38% | 97,589 |
| Board Of Directors Member | 11.63% | 14,968 |
| Human Resources Lead | 13.02% | 48,122 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Operations Managers
The most common foreign language among operations managers is Spanish at 56.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.7% and German is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 56.4%
- French, 7.7%
- German, 3.8%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Arabic, 3.4%
- Other, 24.9%
Operations Manager Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.4% |
| French | 7.7% |
| German | 3.8% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Arabic | 3.4% |
| Other | 24.9% |
