Property developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Property developer gender statistics
32.2% of property developers are women and 67.8% of property developers are men.
- Male, 67.8%
- Female, 32.2%
Property developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.8% |
| Female | 32.2% |
Property developer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,228
Female income
$51,931
Property developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in property developer positions over time. Currently, 32.2% of property developers are female.
Property developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.52% | 28.48% |
| 2011 | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| 2012 | 72.78% | 27.22% |
| 2013 | 70.72% | 29.28% |
| 2014 | 71.68% | 28.32% |
| 2015 | 72.93% | 27.07% |
| 2016 | 72.08% | 27.92% |
| 2017 | 72.37% | 27.63% |
| 2018 | 72.03% | 27.97% |
| 2019 | 70.41% | 29.59% |
| 2020 | 71.43% | 28.57% |
| 2021 | 67.81% | 32.19% |
Property developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared property developers 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% |
| Property Developer | 68% | 32% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Property developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among property developers is White, which makes up 64.4% of all property developers. Comparatively, 16.8% of property developers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of property developers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Property developer race
| Property developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Property developer race and ethnicity over time
See how property developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Property developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.30% | 9.14% | 4.44% | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 70.37% | 9.15% | 4.00% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 70.43% | 9.17% | 4.19% | 13.73% |
| 2013 | 69.67% | 9.08% | 4.43% | 14.45% |
| 2014 | 68.73% | 9.26% | 4.48% | 14.76% |
| 2015 | 68.55% | 9.78% | 4.90% | 14.19% |
| 2016 | 68.24% | 8.81% | 4.99% | 14.93% |
| 2017 | 67.72% | 9.56% | 5.19% | 14.80% |
| 2018 | 67.71% | 8.61% | 5.05% | 15.77% |
| 2019 | 67.50% | 8.54% | 4.84% | 16.54% |
| 2020 | 65.08% | 9.12% | 4.93% | 16.17% |
| 2021 | 64.42% | 8.74% | 5.31% | 16.79% |
Property developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian property developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino property developers have the lowest average salary at $55,617.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,703 |
| White | $57,040 |
| Black or African American | $57,350 |
| Asian | $58,470 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,617 |
Average property developer age
See how the average age of property developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Property developer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48.5 |
| Unknown | 41.5 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 45 |
| White | 49 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Property developer age breakdown
The average age of property developers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the property developer population.
Property developer age breakdown
| Property Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Property developer educational attainment
The most common degree for property developers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of property developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Property developers by degree level
| Property developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Property developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, property developers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $72,089 annually. With a Master's degree, property developers earn a median annual income of $71,082 compared to $61,043 for property developers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,082 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,333 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,043 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,089 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,504 |
Property developer employment statistics
Most property developers work for a private in the real estate industry.
Company size where property developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where property developers work.
Property developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Property developer jobs by company type
Employees with the property developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most property developers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Property developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 5% |
Property developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for property developers are real estate, professional and technology.
Property developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 21% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Property developer turnover and employment statistics
Property developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for property developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Property developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Property developer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.03% |
| 2011 | 5.88% |
| 2012 | 4.45% |
| 2013 | 4.53% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.70% |
| 2016 | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 2.27% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 3.50% |
Average property developer tenure
The average property developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 324 property developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Property developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Property developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of property developers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| On Site Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 42,340 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Property Developer | 11.54% | - |
| Clinical Care Manager | 11.66% | 158,076 |
| Director Of Residential Services | 14.16% | 79,801 |
| Elementary School Principal | 16.20% | 61,347 |
Similar property developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| On Site Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 42,340 |
| Gaming Director | 8.19% | 4,838 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Clinical Care Manager | 11.66% | 158,076 |
| Director Of Residential Services | 14.16% | 79,801 |
| Elementary School Principal | 16.20% | 61,347 |
Foreign languages spoken by property developers
The most common foreign language among property developers is Spanish at 42.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 21.1% and German is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 42.1%
- Arabic, 21.1%
- German, 10.5%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Turkish, 5.3%
- Other, 15.7%
Property developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.1% |
| Arabic | 21.1% |
| German | 10.5% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Turkish | 5.3% |
| Other | 15.7% |