School business manager demographics and statistics in the US
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School business manager demographics by:
School business manager gender statistics
57.1% of school business managers are women and 42.9% of school business managers are men.
- Female, 57.1%
- Male, 42.9%
School business manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% |
| Male | 42.9% |
School business manager gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,541
Female income
$57,734
School business manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in school business manager positions over time. Currently, 57.1% of school business managers are female.
School business manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.44% | 53.56% |
| 2011 | 46.52% | 53.48% |
| 2012 | 44.92% | 55.08% |
| 2013 | 47.12% | 52.88% |
| 2014 | 45.44% | 54.56% |
| 2015 | 45.17% | 54.83% |
| 2016 | 45.63% | 54.37% |
| 2017 | 44.05% | 55.95% |
| 2018 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2019 | 43.28% | 56.72% |
| 2020 | 44.12% | 55.88% |
| 2021 | 42.92% | 57.08% |
School business manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared school business managers 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% |
| School Business Manager | 43% | 57% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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School business manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among school business managers is White, which makes up 65.6% of all school business managers. Comparatively, 14.2% of school business managers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of school business managers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
School business manager race
| School business manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
School business manager race and ethnicity over time
See how school business manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
School business manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.31% | 12.29% | 3.85% | 11.37% |
| 2011 | 70.00% | 12.30% | 3.37% | 11.89% |
| 2012 | 69.88% | 11.93% | 3.72% | 12.10% |
| 2013 | 69.49% | 11.85% | 3.74% | 12.31% |
| 2014 | 69.01% | 11.46% | 4.26% | 12.87% |
| 2015 | 69.21% | 11.52% | 3.93% | 12.55% |
| 2016 | 68.80% | 10.96% | 4.31% | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 10.92% | 4.50% | 13.78% |
| 2018 | 68.51% | 11.07% | 4.43% | 13.55% |
| 2019 | 68.89% | 10.19% | 4.58% | 13.78% |
| 2020 | 67.71% | 10.12% | 4.70% | 13.12% |
| 2021 | 65.64% | 11.12% | 4.35% | 14.19% |
School business manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian school business managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White school business managers have the lowest average salary at $60,528.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,066 |
| White | $60,528 |
| Black or African American | $60,843 |
| Asian | $62,172 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,116 |
Average school business manager age
See how the average age of school business managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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School business manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 44 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 46 |
School business manager age breakdown
The average age of school business managers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the school business manager population.
School business manager age breakdown
| School Business Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
School business manager educational attainment
The most common degree for school business managers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of school business managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
School business managers by degree level
| School business manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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School business manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, school business managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $78,077 annually. With a Master's degree, school business managers earn a median annual income of $70,676 compared to $61,322 for school business managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,676 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,322 |
| Doctorate Degree | $78,077 |
School business manager employment statistics
Most school business managers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where school business managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where school business managers work.
School business manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
School business manager jobs by company type
Employees with the school business manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most school business managers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
School business manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 64% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 8% |
School business manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for school business managers are education, non profits and government.
School business manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
School business manager turnover and employment statistics
School business manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for school business managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
School business manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | School business manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.73% |
| 2011 | 2.70% |
| 2012 | 2.57% |
| 2013 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 2.05% |
| 2015 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 1.84% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average school business manager tenure
The average school business manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 764 school business managers resumes in Zippia's database.
School business manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
School business manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of school business 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Project Manager | 4.08% | 116,673 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Leasing Professional | 11.54% | 48,976 |
| Health Officer | 11.66% | 102,926 |
| Member/Volunteer | 14.16% | 6,350 |
| School Business Manager | 16.21% | - |
Similar school business manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Project Manager | 4.08% | 116,673 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Leasing Professional | 11.54% | 48,976 |
| Health Officer | 11.66% | 102,926 |
| Member/Volunteer | 14.16% | 6,350 |
Foreign languages spoken by school business managers
The most common foreign language among school business managers is Spanish at 45.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 45.2%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- French, 9.5%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- Other, 16.8%
School business manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.2% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| Other | 16.8% |
