Project manager demographics and statistics in the US
Project manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates project manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our project manager estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about project managers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 426,229 project managers currently employed in the United States.
- 31.1% of all project managers are women, while 68.9% are men.
- The average project manager age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of project managers is White (65.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.9%), Asian (9.0%) and Black or African American (7.7%).
- Project managers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The technology industry is the highest-paying for project managers.
- San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $108,794, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women project managers earned 93% of what men earned.
- 10% of all project managers are LGBT.
- Massachusetts is the best state for project managers to live.
- Project managers are 59% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Project manager demographics by:
Project manager gender statistics
31.1% of project managers are women and 68.9% of project managers are men.
- Male, 68.9%
- Female, 31.1%
Project manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.9% |
| Female | 31.1% |
Project manager gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,493
Female income
$85,770
Project manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in project manager positions over time. Currently, 31.1% of project managers are female.
Project manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.77% | 26.23% |
| 2011 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 2012 | 73.71% | 26.29% |
| 2013 | 74.24% | 25.76% |
| 2014 | 73.32% | 26.68% |
| 2015 | 73.14% | 26.86% |
| 2016 | 72.79% | 27.21% |
| 2017 | 72.13% | 27.87% |
| 2018 | 71.99% | 28.01% |
| 2019 | 70.07% | 29.93% |
| 2020 | 70.04% | 29.96% |
| 2021 | 68.90% | 31.10% |
Project manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared project managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Project Manager | 69% | 31% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Project manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among project managers is White, which makes up 65.0% of all project managers. Comparatively, 12.9% of project managers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of project managers are Asian.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Project manager race
| Project manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Project manager race and ethnicity over time
See how project manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Project manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.18% | 7.52% | 6.72% | 10.44% |
| 2011 | 73.40% | 7.59% | 6.68% | 10.08% |
| 2012 | 72.51% | 7.59% | 6.99% | 10.63% |
| 2013 | 72.44% | 7.28% | 7.47% | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 71.55% | 7.52% | 7.53% | 11.01% |
| 2015 | 70.94% | 7.68% | 7.78% | 11.20% |
| 2016 | 70.92% | 7.45% | 7.80% | 11.21% |
| 2017 | 70.01% | 7.47% | 8.39% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 70.06% | 7.33% | 8.34% | 11.61% |
| 2019 | 69.50% | 7.23% | 8.26% | 12.30% |
| 2020 | 66.95% | 7.41% | 8.53% | 12.44% |
| 2021 | 65.00% | 7.69% | 9.05% | 12.90% |
Project manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian project managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american project managers have the lowest average salary at $88,118.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,299 |
| White | $92,515 |
| Black or African American | $88,118 |
| Asian | $100,246 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,729 |
Average project manager age
See how the average age of project managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Project manager age by race and gender
| 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 |
Project manager age breakdown
The average age of project managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the project manager population.
Project manager age breakdown
| Project Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Project manager educational attainment
The most common degree for project managers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of project managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Project managers by degree level
| Project manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Project manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, project managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $114,985 annually. With a Master's degree, project managers earn a median annual income of $109,564 compared to $99,138 for project managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $109,564 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $80,440 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,138 |
| Doctorate Degree | $114,985 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $84,019 |
Project manager employment statistics
Most project managers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where project managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where project managers work.
Project manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 63% |
Project manager jobs by company type
Employees with the project manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most project managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Project manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 59% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 2% |
Project manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for project managers are technology, finance and professional.
Project manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 26% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Project manager turnover and employment statistics
Project manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for project managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Project manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Project 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% |
Average project manager tenure
The average project manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 310,969 project managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Project manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Project manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of project 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Manager | 4.08% | 37,179 |
| Slot Manager | 8.19% | 1,012 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Project Manager | 9.67% | - |
| Real Estate Office Manager | 11.54% | 48,763 |
| Public Health Director | 11.66% | 75,124 |
| Family Manager | 14.16% | 18,211 |
Similar project manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Construction Manager | 4.08% | 37,179 |
| Slot Manager | 8.19% | 1,012 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Real Estate Office Manager | 11.54% | 48,763 |
| Public Health Director | 11.66% | 75,124 |
| Family Manager | 14.16% | 18,211 |
Foreign languages spoken by project managers
The most common foreign language among project managers is Spanish at 43.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 43.1%
- French, 11.6%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- German, 5.7%
- Mandarin, 5.2%
- Other, 28.5%
Project manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.1% |
| French | 11.6% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| German | 5.7% |
| Mandarin | 5.2% |
| Other | 28.5% |
