Real estate developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Real estate developer gender statistics
33.1% of real estate developers are women and 66.9% of real estate developers are men.
- Male, 66.9%
- Female, 33.1%
Real estate developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.9% |
| Female | 33.1% |
Real estate developer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$100,150
Female income
$93,654
Real estate developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in real estate developer positions over time. Currently, 33.1% of real estate developers are female.
Real estate developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.69% | 29.31% |
| 2011 | 69.17% | 30.83% |
| 2012 | 71.96% | 28.04% |
| 2013 | 69.87% | 30.13% |
| 2014 | 70.85% | 29.15% |
| 2015 | 72.12% | 27.88% |
| 2016 | 71.25% | 28.75% |
| 2017 | 71.55% | 28.45% |
| 2018 | 71.21% | 28.79% |
| 2019 | 69.55% | 30.45% |
| 2020 | 70.59% | 29.41% |
| 2021 | 66.91% | 33.09% |
Real estate developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared real estate 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% |
| Real Estate Developer | 67% | 33% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Real estate developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among real estate developers is White, which makes up 63.8% of all real estate developers. Comparatively, 17.0% of real estate developers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of real estate developers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Real estate developer race
| Real estate developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Real estate developer race and ethnicity over time
See how real estate developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Real estate developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.66% | 9.46% | 4.54% | 13.98% |
| 2011 | 69.72% | 9.47% | 4.10% | 14.28% |
| 2012 | 69.78% | 9.50% | 4.29% | 13.92% |
| 2013 | 69.03% | 9.41% | 4.53% | 14.64% |
| 2014 | 68.08% | 9.59% | 4.58% | 14.95% |
| 2015 | 67.91% | 10.10% | 5.00% | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 67.60% | 9.13% | 5.09% | 15.12% |
| 2017 | 67.08% | 9.89% | 5.29% | 14.99% |
| 2018 | 67.07% | 8.94% | 5.15% | 15.96% |
| 2019 | 66.86% | 8.87% | 4.94% | 16.73% |
| 2020 | 64.44% | 9.44% | 5.03% | 16.36% |
| 2021 | 63.78% | 9.07% | 5.41% | 16.98% |
Real estate developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian real estate developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino real estate developers have the lowest average salary at $98,195.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,722 |
| White | $99,922 |
| Black or African American | $100,297 |
| Asian | $101,646 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,195 |
Average real estate developer age
See how the average age of real estate developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Real estate 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 |
Real estate developer age breakdown
The average age of real estate developers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the real estate developer population.
Real estate developer age breakdown
| Real Estate Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Real estate developer educational attainment
The most common degree for real estate developers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of real estate developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Real estate developers by degree level
| Real estate developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Real estate developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, real estate developers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $117,454 annually. With a Master's degree, real estate developers earn a median annual income of $116,318 compared to $104,713 for real estate developers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,318 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $90,394 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,713 |
| Doctorate Degree | $117,454 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $93,122 |
Real estate developer employment statistics
Most real estate developers work for a private in the real estate industry.
Company size where real estate developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where real estate developers work.
Real estate developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Real estate developer jobs by company type
Employees with the real estate developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most real estate developers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Real estate developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 2% |
Real estate developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for real estate developers are real estate, finance and professional.
Real estate developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 22% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Real estate developer turnover and employment statistics
Real estate developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for real estate developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Real estate developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Real estate 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 real estate developer tenure
The average real estate developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,506 real estate developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Real estate developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Real estate developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of real estate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager/Design Manager | 4.08% | 139,531 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Funeral Planning Counselor | 9.30% | 38,843 |
| Real Estate Developer | 11.54% | - |
| Medical Care Administrator | 11.66% | 166,249 |
| Outreach Manager | 14.16% | 7,210 |
| Assistant Education Director | 16.20% | 20,914 |
Similar real estate developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager/Design Manager | 4.08% | 139,531 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Funeral Planning Counselor | 9.30% | 38,843 |
| Medical Care Administrator | 11.66% | 166,249 |
| Outreach Manager | 14.16% | 7,210 |
| Assistant Education Director | 16.20% | 20,914 |
Foreign languages spoken by real estate developers
The most common foreign language among real estate developers is Spanish at 41.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 41.8%
- German, 9.0%
- Portuguese, 7.5%
- French, 6.0%
- Russian, 6.0%
- Other, 29.7%
Real estate developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.8% |
| German | 9.0% |
| Portuguese | 7.5% |
| French | 6.0% |
| Russian | 6.0% |
| Other | 29.7% |
