Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for program 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 117,668 program managers currently employed in the United States.
- 47.1% of all program managers are women, while 52.9% are men.
- The average age of an employed program manager is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of program managers is White (65.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.7%), Asian (8.9%) and Black or African American (7.6%).
- Program managers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $110,079, the highest in the US.
- In 2021, women earned 92% of what men earned.
- Rhode Island is the best state for program managers to live.
- Program managers are 54% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
Program Manager Statistics By Gender
47.1% of program managers are women and 52.9% of program managers are men.
- Male, 52.9%
- Female, 47.1%
Program Managers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.9% |
| Female | 47.1% |
Gender Pay Gap For Program Manager
Women Earn 92ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Program Manager Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the program manager position over time.
Program Manager Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.75% | 41.25% |
| 2011 | 59.10% | 40.90% |
| 2012 | 58.67% | 41.33% |
| 2013 | 59.34% | 40.66% |
| 2014 | 58.18% | 41.82% |
| 2015 | 57.97% | 42.03% |
| 2016 | 57.53% | 42.47% |
| 2017 | 56.73% | 43.27% |
| 2018 | 56.55% | 43.45% |
| 2019 | 54.25% | 45.75% |
| 2020 | 54.21% | 45.79% |
| 2021 | 52.87% | 47.13% |
Program Manager Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Program Manager | 53% | 47% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
Program Manager Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among program managers is White, which makes up 65.5% of all program managers. Comparatively, there are 12.7% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 8.9% of the Asian ethnicity.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Program Manager Race
| Program Manager Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Program 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 program managers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Program Manager Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.63% | 7.40% | 6.60% | 10.23% |
| 2011 | 73.86% | 7.47% | 6.56% | 9.87% |
| 2012 | 72.97% | 7.47% | 6.87% | 10.42% |
| 2013 | 72.90% | 7.17% | 7.35% | 10.32% |
| 2014 | 72.01% | 7.41% | 7.41% | 10.80% |
| 2015 | 71.40% | 7.56% | 7.66% | 10.99% |
| 2016 | 71.38% | 7.34% | 7.68% | 10.99% |
| 2017 | 70.46% | 7.35% | 8.27% | 11.31% |
| 2018 | 70.52% | 7.22% | 8.22% | 11.40% |
| 2019 | 69.95% | 7.11% | 8.15% | 12.09% |
| 2020 | 67.41% | 7.29% | 8.41% | 12.23% |
| 2021 | 65.46% | 7.57% | 8.93% | 12.69% |
Program Manager Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,754 |
| White | $97,192 |
| Black or African American | $92,005 |
| Asian | $106,387 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,082 |
Average Age of a Program Manager
We determined the average age of program managers based on ethnicity and gender.
Program Manager Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Program Manager Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of program manager employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of program managers is 40+ years old, which represents 71% of the population.
Program Manager Age
| Program Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Types of Program Manager Degree Levels
The most common degree for program managers is bachelor's degree 66% of program managers earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 19% and rounding it off is associate degree with 9%.
- Bachelors, 66%
- Masters, 19%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Program Managers By Education
| Program Manager Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 66% |
| Masters | 19% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Program Manager Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $83,027 |
| Master's Degree | $117,589 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,064 |
| Doctorate Degree | $124,161 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $87,199 |
Program Manager Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where program managers work. We found most program managers work for a public company. In addition, the industry that employs the most program managers is the technology industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire program managers.
Program Manager Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 54% |
The Types Of Companies Program Manager Work In
Employees with the program manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most program managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Program Manager Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 54% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 8% |
Top Industries Hiring Program Managers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ program managers. Those industries include technology, health care and professional.
Program Manager Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Program Manager Turnover And Employment Statistics
Program 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 program managers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Program Manager Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Program Manager Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
The Average Number of Years That Program Manager Stay in a Job
By looking over 103,091 program managers resumes, we figured out that the average program manager enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 38%.
Program Manager Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Program 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 program managers.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| HSE Manager | 4.08% | 22,562 |
| Slot Manager | 8.19% | 1,012 |
| Postal Supervisor | 9.30% | 3,856 |
| Program Manager | 9.67% | - |
| Assistant Director, Communications | 11.54% | 36,340 |
| Clinical Services Director | 11.66% | 127,948 |
| Student Support Services Director | 14.16% | 126,554 |
Program Manager LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| HSE Manager | 4.08% | 22,562 |
| Slot Manager | 8.19% | 1,012 |
| Postal Supervisor | 9.30% | 3,856 |
| Assistant Director, Communications | 11.54% | 36,340 |
| Clinical Services Director | 11.66% | 127,948 |
| Student Support Services Director | 14.16% | 126,554 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Program Managers
The most common foreign language among program managers is Spanish at 46.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.1% and German is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 46.8%
- French, 13.1%
- German, 5.7%
- Chinese, 5.1%
- Mandarin, 4.1%
- Other, 25.2%
Program Manager Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.8% |
| French | 13.1% |
| German | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 5.1% |
| Mandarin | 4.1% |
| Other | 25.2% |
