Program planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Program planner demographics by:
Program planner gender statistics
51.8% of program planners are women and 48.2% of program planners are men.
- Female, 51.8%
- Male, 48.2%
Program planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% |
| Male | 48.2% |
Program planner gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,676
Female income
$64,641
Program planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in program planner positions over time. Currently, 51.8% of program planners are female.
Program planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.29% | 41.71% |
| 2011 | 44.11% | 55.89% |
| 2012 | 48.50% | 51.50% |
| 2013 | 46.87% | 53.13% |
| 2014 | 48.91% | 51.09% |
| 2015 | 49.80% | 50.20% |
| 2016 | 45.88% | 54.12% |
| 2017 | 46.90% | 53.10% |
| 2018 | 43.78% | 56.22% |
| 2019 | 47.15% | 52.85% |
| 2020 | 40.56% | 59.44% |
| 2021 | 48.19% | 51.81% |
Program planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared program planners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Program Planner | 48% | 52% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Program planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among program planners is White, which makes up 67.5% of all program planners. Comparatively, 12.7% of program planners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of program planners are Asian.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Program planner race
| Program planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Program planner race and ethnicity over time
See how program planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Program planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.22% | 7.42% | 7.09% | 7.63% |
| 2011 | 74.42% | 6.80% | 8.04% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 75.83% | 5.63% | 7.50% | 7.34% |
| 2013 | 79.20% | 6.77% | 6.83% | 5.72% |
| 2014 | 75.28% | 5.71% | 6.84% | 8.04% |
| 2015 | 72.18% | 5.57% | 7.07% | 13.14% |
| 2016 | 78.39% | 4.21% | 5.03% | 9.05% |
| 2017 | 73.91% | 6.43% | 5.47% | 11.74% |
| 2018 | 75.83% | 4.39% | 7.47% | 9.86% |
| 2019 | 73.05% | 5.78% | 7.91% | 10.10% |
| 2020 | 69.04% | 5.69% | 10.94% | 9.97% |
| 2021 | 67.50% | 4.83% | 9.52% | 12.67% |
Program planner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian program planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american program planners have the lowest average salary at $63,535.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,711 |
| White | $66,181 |
| Black or African American | $63,535 |
| Asian | $66,977 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,028 |
Average program planner age
See how the average age of program planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Program planner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 34 |
Program planner age breakdown
The average age of program planners is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the program planner population.
Program planner age breakdown
| Program Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Program planner educational attainment
The most common degree for program planners is bachelor's degree, with 69% of program planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Program planners by degree level
| Program planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Program planner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,092 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,308 |
Program planner employment statistics
Most program planners work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where program planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where program planners work.
Program planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Program planner jobs by company type
Employees with the program planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most program planners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Program planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 13% |
Program planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for program planners are technology, non profits and education.
Program planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Program planner turnover and employment statistics
Program planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for program planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Program planner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 2.83% |
| 2014 | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 1.55% |
| 2017 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 1.40% |
| 2020 | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 1.36% |
Average program planner tenure
The average program planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,173 program planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Program planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Program planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of program planners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 7.51% | 39,862 |
| Archaeologist | 10.82% | 4,260 |
| Management Psychologist | 11.87% | 73,014 |
| Program Planner | 13.00% | - |
| Psychometrician | 19.82% | 5,904 |
Similar program planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 7.51% | 39,862 |
| Archaeologist | 10.82% | 4,260 |
| Management Psychologist | 11.87% | 73,014 |
| Psychometrician | 19.82% | 5,904 |
Foreign languages spoken by program planners
The most common foreign language among program planners is Spanish at 51.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 51.7%
- German, 10.0%
- French, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Program planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.7% |
| German | 10.0% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
