Problem manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Problem manager gender statistics
31.3% of problem managers are women and 68.7% of problem managers are men.
- Male, 68.7%
- Female, 31.3%
Problem manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.7% |
| Female | 31.3% |
Problem manager gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,946
Female income
$72,556
Problem manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in problem manager positions over time. Currently, 31.3% of problem managers are female.
Problem manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.02% | 34.98% |
| 2011 | 65.94% | 34.06% |
| 2012 | 68.00% | 32.00% |
| 2013 | 68.88% | 31.12% |
| 2014 | 67.89% | 32.11% |
| 2015 | 69.10% | 30.90% |
| 2016 | 68.53% | 31.47% |
| 2017 | 68.00% | 32.00% |
| 2018 | 67.74% | 32.26% |
| 2019 | 67.72% | 32.28% |
| 2020 | 70.20% | 29.80% |
| 2021 | 68.70% | 31.30% |
Problem manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared problem managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Problem Manager | 69% | 31% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Problem manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among problem managers is White, which makes up 64.7% of all problem managers. Comparatively, 13.2% of problem managers are Asian and 10.0% of problem managers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.7%
- Asian, 13.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Problem manager race
| Problem manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.7% |
| Asian | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Problem manager race and ethnicity over time
See how problem manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Problem manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.21% | 6.88% | 10.20% | 7.92% |
| 2011 | 73.41% | 6.37% | 10.06% | 7.89% |
| 2012 | 72.16% | 7.23% | 10.69% | 7.85% |
| 2013 | 71.59% | 7.02% | 11.20% | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 71.09% | 6.55% | 11.61% | 8.62% |
| 2015 | 70.35% | 7.11% | 11.85% | 8.42% |
| 2016 | 70.66% | 6.99% | 12.04% | 8.20% |
| 2017 | 69.57% | 6.71% | 12.99% | 8.29% |
| 2018 | 69.93% | 6.22% | 12.73% | 8.71% |
| 2019 | 69.60% | 6.02% | 12.46% | 9.26% |
| 2020 | 66.59% | 6.40% | 12.51% | 9.47% |
| 2021 | 64.66% | 6.68% | 13.23% | 10.02% |
Problem manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian problem managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown problem managers have the lowest average salary at $74,168.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,168 |
| White | $77,809 |
| Black or African American | $75,011 |
| Asian | $87,086 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,323 |
Average problem manager age
See how the average age of problem managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Problem manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 48.5 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 49 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Problem manager age breakdown
The average age of problem managers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the problem manager population.
Problem manager age breakdown
| Problem Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Problem manager educational attainment
The most common degree for problem managers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of problem managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Problem managers by degree level
| Problem manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Problem manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, problem managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $90,650 annually. With a Master's degree, problem managers earn a median annual income of $88,556 compared to $82,249 for problem managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,556 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,249 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,650 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,949 |
Problem manager employment statistics
Most problem managers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where problem managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where problem managers work.
Problem manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 56% |
Problem manager jobs by company type
Employees with the problem manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most problem managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Problem manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 52% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 2% |
Problem manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for problem managers are technology, finance and health care.
Problem manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Finance | 14% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Problem manager turnover and employment statistics
Problem manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for problem managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Problem manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Problem manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 3.07% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.68% |
| 2015 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 2.64% |
Average problem manager tenure
The average problem manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 528 problem managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Problem manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Problem manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of problem 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manager, Facilities Services | 4.78% | 87,921 |
| Truck Terminal Manager | 5.19% | 36,751 |
| Chief School Finance Officer | 10.51% | 148,080 |
| Problem Manager | 11.01% | - |
| Raw Material Manager | 11.39% | 24,493 |
| Professional Development In Education | 17.60% | 107,494 |
| Human Resources Supervisor | 17.78% | 46,523 |
Similar problem manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manager, Facilities Services | 4.78% | 87,921 |
| Truck Terminal Manager | 5.19% | 36,751 |
| Chief School Finance Officer | 10.51% | 148,080 |
| Raw Material Manager | 11.39% | 24,493 |
| Professional Development In Education | 17.60% | 107,494 |
| Human Resources Supervisor | 17.78% | 46,523 |
Foreign languages spoken by problem managers
The most common foreign language among problem managers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Dutch, 20.0%
Problem manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Dutch | 20.0% |