Senior category manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior category manager gender statistics
30.4% of senior category managers are women and 69.6% of senior category managers are men.
- Male, 69.6%
- Female, 30.4%
Senior category manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.6% |
| Female | 30.4% |
Senior category manager gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$117,532
Female income
$111,774
Senior category manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior category manager positions over time. Currently, 30.4% of senior category managers are female.
Senior category manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.94% | 16.06% |
| 2011 | 83.74% | 16.26% |
| 2012 | 84.11% | 15.89% |
| 2013 | 84.07% | 15.93% |
| 2014 | 82.96% | 17.04% |
| 2015 | 82.66% | 17.34% |
| 2016 | 82.59% | 17.41% |
| 2017 | 81.93% | 18.07% |
| 2018 | 71.51% | 28.49% |
| 2019 | 70.61% | 29.39% |
| 2020 | 69.26% | 30.74% |
| 2021 | 69.58% | 30.42% |
Senior category manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior category managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Senior Category Manager | 70% | 30% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Senior category manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior category managers is White, which makes up 74.6% of all senior category managers. Comparatively, 8.7% of senior category managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of senior category managers are Asian.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Senior category manager race
| Senior category manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Senior category manager race and ethnicity over time
See how senior category manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior category manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 79.66% | 3.34% | 7.30% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 77.79% | 3.14% | 8.02% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 75.01% | 3.41% | 8.18% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 74.58% | 3.04% | 8.15% | 8.67% |
Senior category manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior category managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior category managers have the lowest average salary at $111,775.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $117,007 |
| White | $116,542 |
| Black or African American | $111,775 |
| Asian | $126,643 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $116,187 |
Average senior category manager age
See how the average age of senior category managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior category manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 34 |
Senior category manager age breakdown
The average age of senior category managers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the senior category manager population.
Senior category manager age breakdown
| Senior Category Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Senior category manager educational attainment
The most common degree for senior category managers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of senior category 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 5%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Senior category managers by degree level
| Senior category manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Senior category manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior category managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $139,346 annually. With a Master's degree, senior category managers earn a median annual income of $134,117 compared to $120,352 for senior category managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $134,117 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $120,352 |
| Doctorate Degree | $139,346 |
Senior category manager employment statistics
Most senior category managers work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where senior category managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior category managers work.
Senior category manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 53% |
Senior category manager jobs by company type
Employees with the senior category manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior category managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Senior category manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 53% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 1% |
Senior category manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior category managers are manufacturing, retail and technology.
Senior category manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Retail | 18% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
Senior category manager turnover and employment statistics
Senior category manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior category managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior category manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior category manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 4.59% |
Average senior category manager tenure
The average senior category manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 791 senior category managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior category manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Senior category manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior category 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Development Sales Manager | 7.25% | 181,115 |
| Advertising & Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 15,051 |
| Senior Category Manager | 9.86% | - |
| Legislative Director | 16.11% | 5,906 |
Similar senior category manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Development Sales Manager | 7.25% | 181,115 |
| Advertising & Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 15,051 |
| Legislative Director | 16.11% | 5,906 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior category managers
The most common foreign language among senior category managers is Spanish at 45.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 45.8%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Hindi, 8.3%
- Swedish, 4.2%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Other, 25.0%
Senior category manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.8% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Hindi | 8.3% |
| Swedish | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Other | 25.0% |
