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Senior human resources manager demographics and statistics in the US

Senior human resources manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior human resources manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior human resources manager estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior human resources managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 124,480 senior human resources managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 57.3% of all senior human resources managers are women, while 42.7% are men.
  • The average senior human resources manager age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of senior human resources managers is White (70.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.1%), Black or African American (7.7%) and Asian (5.7%).
  • Senior human resources managers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • The energy industry is the highest-paying for senior human resources managers.
  • 18% of all senior human resources managers are LGBT.
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Senior human resources manager gender statistics

57.3% of senior human resources managers are women and 42.7% of senior human resources managers are men.
  • Female, 57.3%
  • Male, 42.7%

Senior human resources manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female57.3%
Male42.7%

Senior human resources manager gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$106,464
female-income
Female income
$99,989

Senior human resources manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared senior human resources 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 titleMaleFemale
Executive Assistant/Human Resources7%93%
Office Manager Of Human Resources10%90%
Business Office Manager15%85%
Senior Human Resources Manager43%57%
Maintenance Director97%3%
Plant Superintendent97%3%
General Road Foreman97%3%

Senior human resources manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among senior human resources managers is White, which makes up 70.0% of all senior human resources managers. Comparatively, 11.1% of senior human resources managers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of senior human resources 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%

Senior human resources manager race

Senior human resources manager racePercentages
White70.0%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Black or African American7.7%
Asian5.7%
Unknown5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Senior human resources manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian senior human resources managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior human resources managers have the lowest average salary at $103,429.
$112,000
$110,000
$108,000
$106,000
$104,000
$102,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$106,378
White$104,745
Black or African American$103,429
Asian$111,120
Hispanic or Latino$106,802

Average senior human resources manager age

See how the average age of senior human resources managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Senior human resources manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American5049
Unknown4645
Asian4143.5
Hispanic or Latino4144
White4747
American Indian and Alaska Native51

Senior human resources manager age breakdown

The average age of senior human resources managers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the senior human resources manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Senior human resources manager age breakdown

Senior Human Resources Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years72%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years4%

Senior human resources manager educational attainment

The most common degree for senior human resources managers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of senior human resources managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 8%.
  • Bachelor's, 71%
  • Master's, 17%
  • Associate, 8%
  • Doctorate, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Senior human resources managers by degree level

Senior human resources manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's71%
Master's17%
Associate8%
Doctorate1%
Other Degrees3%

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Senior human resources manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, senior human resources managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $125,473 annually. With a Master's degree, senior human resources managers earn a median annual income of $121,283 compared to $110,338 for senior human resources managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$126,000
$120,000
$114,000
$108,000
$102,000
$96,000
$90,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$121,283
Bachelor's Degree$110,338
Doctorate Degree$125,473
Some College/ Associate Degree$95,517

Senior human resources manager employment statistics

Most senior human resources managers work for a public in the technology industry.

Company size where senior human resources managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where senior human resources managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Senior human resources manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees1%
50 - 100 employees4%
100 - 500 employees10%
500 - 1,000 employees4%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees57%

Senior human resources manager jobs by company type

Employees with the senior human resources manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior human resources managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Senior human resources manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public61%
Private35%
Government3%

Senior human resources manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for senior human resources managers are technology, manufacturing and retail.

Fortune 500

Technology

Manufacturing

Retail

Professional

Senior human resources manager turnover and employment statistics

Average senior human resources manager tenure

The average senior human resources manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,983 senior human resources managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Senior human resources manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year7%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years20%
5-7 years18%
8-10 years7%
11+ years13%

Senior human resources manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of senior human resources managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Space Officer4.78%56,235
Print Traffic Manager5.19%3,462
Line Controller10.51%59,732
Director Of Network Engineering11.01%86,874
Contracts Director11.39%12,378
Director Of Training17.60%35,497
Senior Human Resources Manager17.78%-

Similar senior human resources manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Space Officer4.78%56,235
Print Traffic Manager5.19%3,462
Line Controller10.51%59,732
Director Of Network Engineering11.01%86,874
Contracts Director11.39%12,378
Director Of Training17.60%35,497

Foreign languages spoken by senior human resources managers

The most common foreign language among senior human resources managers is Spanish at 66.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 5.4% and French is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
  • Spanish, 66.2%
  • Chinese, 5.4%
  • French, 4.7%
  • Portuguese, 4.1%
  • Japanese, 3.4%
  • Other, 16.2%

Senior human resources manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish66.2%
Chinese5.4%
French4.7%
Portuguese4.1%
Japanese3.4%
Other16.2%

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Senior human resources manager location demographics

Where do senior human resources managers earn the most?

Senior human resources managers earn the most in Nevada, where the average senior human resources manager salary is $129,202. The map here shows where senior human resources managers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Senior Human Resources Managers?

By looking through more than 5,983 resumes, we found that the most popular places for senior human resources managers are New York, NY and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Senior Human Resources Managers

Senior human resources manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California2,245$117,857
2Texas1,045$96,249
3New York852$121,123
4Illinois759$103,546
5Florida717$86,562
6Pennsylvania625$105,754
7Georgia574$87,913
8Massachusetts568$117,682
9Virginia552$105,291
10Ohio537$96,442
11North Carolina525$100,108
12Washington520$105,651
13Arizona441$100,267
14Michigan415$100,961
15Minnesota386$110,521
16New Jersey381$119,108
17Colorado375$92,380
18Wisconsin340$99,687
19Tennessee327$94,366
20Maryland318$99,163
21Indiana299$101,885
22Missouri282$94,367
23Oregon271$106,890
24South Carolina224$94,008
25Connecticut203$128,362
26Kentucky191$89,389
27District of Columbia179$102,055
28Alabama179$90,104
29Kansas178$91,615
30Iowa174$105,078
31Utah162$100,346
32Louisiana139$92,763
33Arkansas135$90,950
34Oklahoma130$88,569
35Nevada128$129,202
36Nebraska120$91,894
37New Hampshire116$99,217
38Mississippi100$92,793
39Delaware96$112,064
40Idaho77$89,282
41Maine73$102,493
42New Mexico73$98,862
43West Virginia68$102,220
44Montana67$96,128
45Rhode Island64$114,538
46Hawaii62$74,953
47Alaska57$89,171
48Vermont56$92,831
49North Dakota53$93,728
50South Dakota46$89,654
51Wyoming37$95,468

Where are senior human resources managers in high demand?

Senior human resources managers are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 24 job openings for senior human resources managers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country senior human resources managers are in the most demand.
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