Professional development manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional development manager gender statistics
58.1% of professional development managers are women and 41.9% of professional development managers are men.
- Female, 58.1%
- Male, 41.9%
Professional development manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% |
| Male | 41.9% |
Professional development manager gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$100,492
Female income
$98,484
Professional development manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional development manager positions over time. Currently, 58.1% of professional development managers are female.
Professional development manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.44% | 53.56% |
| 2011 | 49.16% | 50.84% |
| 2012 | 50.37% | 49.63% |
| 2013 | 45.80% | 54.20% |
| 2014 | 48.10% | 51.90% |
| 2015 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2016 | 46.67% | 53.33% |
| 2017 | 41.91% | 58.09% |
| 2018 | 48.06% | 51.94% |
| 2019 | 42.71% | 57.29% |
| 2020 | 37.97% | 62.03% |
| 2021 | 41.90% | 58.10% |
Professional development manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional development 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% |
| Professional Development Manager | 42% | 58% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Professional development manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional development managers is White, which makes up 62.8% of all professional development managers. Comparatively, 15.9% of professional development managers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of professional development managers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Professional development manager race
| Professional development manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Professional development manager race and ethnicity over time
See how professional development manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional development manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.42% | 14.01% | 3.06% | 9.89% |
| 2011 | 72.89% | 10.07% | 3.32% | 10.99% |
| 2012 | 68.61% | 12.06% | 3.93% | 11.14% |
| 2013 | 71.89% | 10.40% | 2.94% | 12.56% |
| 2014 | 66.35% | 11.64% | 5.00% | 14.03% |
| 2015 | 66.21% | 13.18% | 4.25% | 12.56% |
| 2016 | 67.32% | 13.86% | 4.17% | 11.74% |
| 2017 | 68.69% | 11.61% | 4.52% | 12.31% |
| 2018 | 69.65% | 11.43% | 5.41% | 11.05% |
| 2019 | 65.24% | 13.50% | 4.85% | 13.16% |
| 2020 | 67.53% | 9.91% | 3.08% | 15.04% |
| 2021 | 62.85% | 11.18% | 4.10% | 15.92% |
Professional development manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian professional development managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american professional development managers have the lowest average salary at $96,156.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,646 |
| White | $103,739 |
| Black or African American | $96,156 |
| Asian | $106,337 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,970 |
Average professional development manager age
See how the average age of professional development managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Professional development manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Asian | 43.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 41 |
Professional development manager age breakdown
The average age of professional development managers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the professional development manager population.
Professional development manager age breakdown
| Professional Development Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Professional development manager educational attainment
The most common degree for professional development managers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of professional development managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Professional development managers by degree level
| Professional development manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Professional development manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, professional development managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $107,020 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, professional development managers earn a median annual income of $106,990 compared to $96,355 for professional development managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,020 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $88,217 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $106,990 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $96,355 |
Professional development manager employment statistics
Most professional development managers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where professional development managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional development managers work.
Professional development manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Professional development manager jobs by company type
Employees with the professional development manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional development managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Professional development manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 7% |
Professional development manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional development managers are education, professional and technology.
Professional development manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Professional development manager turnover and employment statistics
Professional development manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional development managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional development manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional development manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.77% |
| 2011 | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 5.38% |
| 2013 | 5.67% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 3.54% |
| 2016 | 3.11% |
| 2017 | 3.78% |
| 2018 | 2.60% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 4.24% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average professional development manager tenure
The average professional development manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 823 professional development managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional development manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Professional development manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional development 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Director | 4.78% | 108,975 |
| Corporate Logistics Manager | 5.19% | 27,890 |
| Manager/Finance Accounting | 10.51% | 132,824 |
| Director, Telecommunications | 11.01% | 8,244 |
| Director, Procurement | 11.39% | 18,037 |
| Professional Development Manager | 17.60% | - |
| Human Resources Consultant | 17.78% | 52,761 |
Similar professional development manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Director | 4.78% | 108,975 |
| Corporate Logistics Manager | 5.19% | 27,890 |
| Manager/Finance Accounting | 10.51% | 132,824 |
| Director, Telecommunications | 11.01% | 8,244 |
| Director, Procurement | 11.39% | 18,037 |
| Human Resources Consultant | 17.78% | 52,761 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional development managers
The most common foreign language among professional development managers is Spanish at 48.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 48.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- German, 7.4%
- Arabic, 7.4%
- Other, 14.9%
Professional development manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Arabic | 7.4% |
| Other | 14.9% |
