Resource manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Resource manager gender statistics
50.5% of resource managers are women and 49.5% of resource managers are men.
- Female, 50.5%
- Male, 49.5%
Resource manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% |
Resource manager gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,946
Female income
$74,938
Resource manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared resource managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Resource Manager | 49% | 51% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Resource manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among resource managers is White, which makes up 70.0% of all resource managers. Comparatively, 11.1% of resource managers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of resource managers are Black or African American.
- White, 70.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Resource manager race
| Resource manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Resource manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian resource managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american resource managers have the lowest average salary at $77,598.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,880 |
| White | $78,616 |
| Black or African American | $77,598 |
| Asian | $83,554 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,208 |
Average resource manager age
See how the average age of resource managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Resource manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 44 |
| White | 47 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Resource manager age breakdown
The average age of resource managers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the resource manager population.
Resource manager age breakdown
| Resource Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Resource manager educational attainment
The most common degree for resource managers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of resource managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Resource managers by degree level
| Resource manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Resource manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, resource managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $94,704 annually. With a Master's degree, resource managers earn a median annual income of $91,444 compared to $82,948 for resource managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,444 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,948 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,704 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,484 |
Resource manager employment statistics
Most resource managers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where resource managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where resource managers work.
Resource manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Resource manager jobs by company type
Employees with the resource manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most resource managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Resource manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 6% |
Resource manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for resource managers are technology, professional and health care.
Resource manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Resource manager turnover and employment statistics
Average resource manager tenure
The average resource manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,789 resource managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Resource manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Resource manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of resource 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manager, Facilities Services | 4.78% | 87,921 |
| Storage Manager | 5.19% | 11,269 |
| Fiscal Officer | 10.51% | 56,064 |
| Implementation Program Manager | 11.01% | 147,732 |
| Material Lister | 11.39% | 18,845 |
| Organizational Development Director | 17.60% | 60,812 |
| Resource Manager | 17.78% | - |
Similar resource manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manager, Facilities Services | 4.78% | 87,921 |
| Storage Manager | 5.19% | 11,269 |
| Fiscal Officer | 10.51% | 56,064 |
| Implementation Program Manager | 11.01% | 147,732 |
| Material Lister | 11.39% | 18,845 |
| Organizational Development Director | 17.60% | 60,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by resource managers
The most common foreign language among resource managers is Spanish at 56.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.5% and German is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 56.6%
- French, 7.5%
- German, 5.7%
- Hindi, 4.4%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Other, 22.0%
Resource manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.6% |
| French | 7.5% |
| German | 5.7% |
| Hindi | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Other | 22.0% |