Project officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Project officer gender statistics
34.5% of project officers are women and 65.5% of project officers are men.
- Male, 65.5%
- Female, 34.5%
Project officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.5% |
| Female | 34.5% |
Project officer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,891
Female income
$55,482
Project officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in project officer positions over time. Currently, 34.5% of project officers are female.
Project officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.71% | 29.29% |
| 2011 | 71.00% | 29.00% |
| 2012 | 70.63% | 29.37% |
| 2013 | 71.21% | 28.79% |
| 2014 | 70.22% | 29.78% |
| 2015 | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| 2016 | 69.65% | 30.35% |
| 2017 | 68.95% | 31.05% |
| 2018 | 68.80% | 31.20% |
| 2019 | 66.77% | 33.23% |
| 2020 | 66.74% | 33.26% |
| 2021 | 65.52% | 34.48% |
Project officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared project officers 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 Officer | 66% | 34% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Project officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among project officers is White, which makes up 65.3% of all project officers. Comparatively, 12.7% of project officers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of project officers are Asian.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Project officer race
| Project officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Project officer race and ethnicity over time
See how project officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Project officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.53% | 7.43% | 6.63% | 10.28% |
| 2011 | 73.75% | 7.50% | 6.59% | 9.92% |
| 2012 | 72.86% | 7.50% | 6.90% | 10.47% |
| 2013 | 72.79% | 7.19% | 7.38% | 10.37% |
| 2014 | 71.90% | 7.43% | 7.44% | 10.85% |
| 2015 | 71.29% | 7.59% | 7.69% | 11.03% |
| 2016 | 71.28% | 7.36% | 7.71% | 11.04% |
| 2017 | 70.36% | 7.38% | 8.30% | 11.36% |
| 2018 | 70.41% | 7.24% | 8.25% | 11.45% |
| 2019 | 69.85% | 7.14% | 8.17% | 12.14% |
| 2020 | 67.30% | 7.32% | 8.44% | 12.28% |
| 2021 | 65.35% | 7.60% | 8.96% | 12.74% |
Project officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian project officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american project officers have the lowest average salary at $57,021.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,107 |
| White | $59,905 |
| Black or African American | $57,021 |
| Asian | $64,981 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,734 |
Average project officer age
See how the average age of project officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Project officer 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 officer age breakdown
The average age of project officers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the project officer population.
Project officer age breakdown
| Project Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Project officer educational attainment
The most common degree for project officers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of project officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Project officers by degree level
| Project officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Project officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, project officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $74,672 annually. With a Master's degree, project officers earn a median annual income of $71,106 compared to $64,254 for project officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,106 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,989 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,254 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,672 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,334 |
Project officer employment statistics
Most project officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where project officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where project officers work.
Project officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Project officer jobs by company type
Employees with the project officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most project officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Project officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 22% |
Project officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for project officers are government, professional and finance.
Project officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Project officer turnover and employment statistics
Project officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for project officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Project officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Project officer 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 officer tenure
The average project officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,993 project officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Project officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Project officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of project officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Development Manager | 4.08% | 67,359 |
| Slot Operations Director | 8.19% | 64,353 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Project Officer | 9.67% | - |
| Assistant Site Manager | 11.54% | 17,155 |
| Wellness Manager | 11.66% | 27,493 |
| Director Of Support Services | 14.16% | 125,250 |
Similar project officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Development Manager | 4.08% | 67,359 |
| Slot Operations Director | 8.19% | 64,353 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Assistant Site Manager | 11.54% | 17,155 |
| Wellness Manager | 11.66% | 27,493 |
| Director Of Support Services | 14.16% | 125,250 |
Foreign languages spoken by project officers
The most common foreign language among project officers is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.4% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.2%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- French, 20.4%
- Arabic, 6.2%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Mandarin, 4.2%
- Other, 35.0%
Project officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| French | 20.4% |
| Arabic | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Mandarin | 4.2% |
| Other | 35.0% |
