Records and information manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Records and information manager gender statistics
48.5% of records and information managers are women and 51.5% of records and information managers are men.
- Male, 51.5%
- Female, 48.5%
Records and information manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.5% |
| Female | 48.5% |
Records and information manager gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,231
Female income
$80,134
Records and information manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in records and information manager positions over time. Currently, 48.5% of records and information managers are female.
Records and information manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.63% | 61.37% |
| 2011 | 40.06% | 59.94% |
| 2012 | 35.06% | 64.94% |
| 2013 | 34.65% | 65.35% |
| 2014 | 34.78% | 65.22% |
| 2015 | 34.30% | 65.70% |
| 2016 | 32.27% | 67.73% |
| 2017 | 32.64% | 67.36% |
| 2018 | 50.55% | 49.45% |
| 2019 | 48.51% | 51.49% |
| 2020 | 50.60% | 49.40% |
| 2021 | 51.50% | 48.50% |
Records and information manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared records and information managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Records And Information Manager | 52% | 49% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Records and information manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among records and information managers is White, which makes up 57.8% of all records and information managers. Comparatively, 17.7% of records and information managers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of records and information managers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Records and information manager race
| Records and information manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Records and information manager race and ethnicity over time
See how records and information manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Records and information manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.54% | 15.56% | 5.93% | 17.99% |
| 2011 | 57.85% | 17.00% | 4.86% | 17.19% |
| 2012 | 59.74% | 14.92% | 4.94% | 16.90% |
| 2013 | 59.57% | 15.51% | 4.74% | 16.51% |
| 2014 | 61.64% | 14.49% | 5.58% | 15.35% |
| 2015 | 61.18% | 14.65% | 5.92% | 15.37% |
| 2016 | 63.81% | 13.52% | 5.46% | 14.40% |
| 2017 | 62.87% | 12.25% | 6.20% | 15.60% |
| 2018 | 63.09% | 12.27% | 5.40% | 16.39% |
| 2019 | 64.09% | 11.78% | 5.89% | 15.03% |
| 2020 | 62.58% | 12.08% | 4.90% | 15.39% |
| 2021 | 57.83% | 11.64% | 7.34% | 17.71% |
Records and information manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian records and information managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american records and information managers have the lowest average salary at $80,315.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,676 |
| White | $80,743 |
| Black or African American | $80,315 |
| Asian | $89,699 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,094 |
Average records and information manager age
See how the average age of records and information managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Records and information manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 34 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 45 |
| White | 39 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Records and information manager age breakdown
The average age of records and information managers is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the records and information manager population.
Records and information manager age breakdown
| Records And Information Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Records and information manager educational attainment
The most common degree for records and information managers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of records and information managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Records and information managers by degree level
| Records and information manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Records and information manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, records and information managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $98,303 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, records and information managers earn a median annual income of $83,618 compared to $77,979 for records and information managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,303 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,175 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,618 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,979 |
Records and information manager employment statistics
Most records and information managers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where records and information managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where records and information managers work.
Records and information manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Records and information manager jobs by company type
Employees with the records and information manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most records and information managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Records and information manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 15% |
Records and information manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for records and information managers are professional, technology and government.
Records and information manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Government | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Records and information manager turnover and employment statistics
Records and information manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for records and information managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Records and information manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Records and information manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.77% |
| 2011 | 6.79% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 4.85% |
| 2015 | 3.93% |
| 2016 | 2.26% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.30% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average records and information manager tenure
The average records and information manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 253 records and information managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Records and information manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Records and information manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of records and information 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Biomed Technician | 8.24% | 53,982 |
| Records And Information Manager | 9.29% | - |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Similar records and information manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Biomed Technician | 8.24% | 53,982 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Foreign languages spoken by records and information managers
- Tagalog, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Records and information manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |