Operations research manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Operations research manager gender statistics
41.7% of operations research managers are women and 58.3% of operations research managers are men.
- Male, 58.3%
- Female, 41.7%
Operations research manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.3% |
| Female | 41.7% |
Operations research manager gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,044
Female income
$67,577
Operations research manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in operations research manager positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of operations research managers are female.
Operations research manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.23% | 35.77% |
| 2011 | 63.54% | 36.46% |
| 2012 | 62.72% | 37.28% |
| 2013 | 63.26% | 36.74% |
| 2014 | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 2015 | 63.80% | 36.20% |
| 2016 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
| 2017 | 62.06% | 37.94% |
| 2018 | 61.97% | 38.03% |
| 2019 | 59.97% | 40.03% |
| 2020 | 60.09% | 39.91% |
| 2021 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
Operations research manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared operations research managers 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Operations Research Manager | 58% | 42% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Operations research manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among operations research managers is White, which makes up 67.2% of all operations research managers. Comparatively, 15.4% of operations research managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of operations research managers are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Operations research manager race
| Operations research manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Operations research manager race and ethnicity over time
See how operations research manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Operations research manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.87% | 6.34% | 5.30% | 11.20% |
| 2011 | 74.71% | 6.50% | 5.32% | 10.91% |
| 2012 | 74.36% | 6.07% | 5.46% | 11.99% |
| 2013 | 74.86% | 5.89% | 5.50% | 11.35% |
| 2014 | 73.76% | 5.86% | 5.40% | 12.71% |
| 2015 | 73.77% | 5.92% | 5.34% | 12.63% |
| 2016 | 71.44% | 6.43% | 5.78% | 13.84% |
| 2017 | 72.80% | 5.91% | 5.52% | 13.34% |
| 2018 | 72.36% | 5.69% | 6.10% | 13.21% |
| 2019 | 70.98% | 5.96% | 6.14% | 14.28% |
| 2020 | 69.22% | 6.00% | 5.78% | 14.17% |
| 2021 | 67.17% | 6.24% | 6.41% | 15.37% |
Operations research manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian operations research managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american operations research managers have the lowest average salary at $73,517.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,493 |
| White | $80,438 |
| Black or African American | $73,517 |
| Asian | $82,173 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,895 |
Average operations research manager age
See how the average age of operations research managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Operations research manager age by race and gender
| 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 research manager age breakdown
The average age of operations research managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the operations research manager population.
Operations research manager age breakdown
| Operations Research Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Operations research manager educational attainment
The most common degree for operations research managers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of operations research managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Operations research managers by degree level
| Operations research manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Operations research manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, operations research managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $105,603 annually. With a Doctorate degree, operations research managers earn a median annual income of $100,282 compared to $86,003 for operations research managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,603 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,985 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,003 |
| Doctorate Degree | $100,282 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,759 |
Operations research manager employment statistics
Most operations research managers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where operations research managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where operations research managers work.
Operations research manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Operations research manager jobs by company type
Employees with the operations research manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most operations research managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Operations research manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 3% |
Operations research manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for operations research managers are health care, technology and education.
Operations research manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Operations research manager turnover and employment statistics
Operations research manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for operations research managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Operations research manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Operations research 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% |
Average operations research manager tenure
The average operations research manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 294 operations research managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Operations research manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Operations research manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of operations research managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | 7.93% | 13,167 |
| Senior Project Manager | 8.41% | 183,210 |
| Business To Business Sales Manager | 9.38% | 168,304 |
| Operations Research Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Board Member | 11.63% | 7,581 |
| Recruitment Manager | 13.02% | 31,106 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Similar operations research manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | 7.93% | 13,167 |
| Senior Project Manager | 8.41% | 183,210 |
| Business To Business Sales Manager | 9.38% | 168,304 |
| Board Member | 11.63% | 7,581 |
| Recruitment Manager | 13.02% | 31,106 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Foreign languages spoken by operations research managers
The most common foreign language among operations research managers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and German is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 22.2%
- German, 16.7%
- Bulgarian, 5.6%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Other, 16.6%
Operations research manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 22.2% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Bulgarian | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.6% |
