Social science manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Social science manager gender statistics
37.2% of social science managers are women and 62.8% of social science managers are men.
- Male, 62.8%
- Female, 37.2%
Social science manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.8% |
| Female | 37.2% |
Social science manager gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,510
Female income
$87,356
Social science manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in social science manager positions over time. Currently, 37.2% of social science managers are female.
Social science manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.21% | 31.79% |
| 2011 | 68.52% | 31.48% |
| 2012 | 68.14% | 31.86% |
| 2013 | 68.74% | 31.26% |
| 2014 | 67.70% | 32.30% |
| 2015 | 67.51% | 32.49% |
| 2016 | 67.11% | 32.89% |
| 2017 | 66.38% | 33.62% |
| 2018 | 66.22% | 33.78% |
| 2019 | 64.11% | 35.89% |
| 2020 | 64.07% | 35.93% |
| 2021 | 62.82% | 37.18% |
Social science manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared social science 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% |
| Social Science Manager | 63% | 37% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Social science manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among social science managers is White, which makes up 65.9% of all social science managers. Comparatively, 12.5% of social science managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of social science managers are Asian.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Social science manager race
| Social science manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Social science manager race and ethnicity over time
See how social science manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Social science manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.11% | 7.28% | 6.48% | 10.01% |
| 2011 | 74.33% | 7.35% | 6.44% | 9.65% |
| 2012 | 73.44% | 7.35% | 6.75% | 10.20% |
| 2013 | 73.37% | 7.04% | 7.23% | 10.10% |
| 2014 | 72.48% | 7.28% | 7.29% | 10.58% |
| 2015 | 71.87% | 7.44% | 7.54% | 10.77% |
| 2016 | 71.86% | 7.22% | 7.56% | 10.77% |
| 2017 | 70.94% | 7.23% | 8.15% | 11.09% |
| 2018 | 70.99% | 7.09% | 8.10% | 11.18% |
| 2019 | 70.43% | 6.99% | 8.03% | 11.87% |
| 2020 | 67.88% | 7.17% | 8.29% | 12.01% |
| 2021 | 65.93% | 7.45% | 8.81% | 12.47% |
Social science manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian social science managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american social science managers have the lowest average salary at $90,190.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,053 |
| White | $95,536 |
| Black or African American | $90,190 |
| Asian | $105,046 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,359 |
Average social science manager age
See how the average age of social science managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Social science manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Social science manager age breakdown
The average age of social science managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the social science manager population.
Social science manager age breakdown
| Social Science Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Social science manager educational attainment
The most common degree for social science managers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of social science managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Social science managers by degree level
| Social science manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Social science manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, social science managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $123,545 annually. With a Master's degree, social science managers earn a median annual income of $116,689 compared to $103,676 for social science managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,689 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $80,974 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,676 |
| Doctorate Degree | $123,545 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $85,251 |
Social science manager employment statistics
Most social science managers work for a public in the education industry.
Company size where social science managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where social science managers work.
Social science manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Social science manager jobs by company type
Employees with the social science manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most social science managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Social science manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 6% |
Social science manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for social science managers are education, professional and technology.
Social science manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Education | 17% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Social science manager turnover and employment statistics
Social science manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for social science managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Social science manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Social science manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average social science manager tenure
The average social science manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 social science managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Social science manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Social science manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of social science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Project Manager | 4.08% | 159,765 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Social Science Manager | 9.67% | - |
| Regional Property Manager | 11.54% | 35,266 |
| Manager, Provider Relations | 11.66% | 41,992 |
| Program Officer | 14.16% | 118,383 |
Similar social science manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Project Manager | 4.08% | 159,765 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Regional Property Manager | 11.54% | 35,266 |
| Manager, Provider Relations | 11.66% | 41,992 |
| Program Officer | 14.16% | 118,383 |
Foreign languages spoken by social science managers
The most common foreign language among social science managers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 20.0% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Cantonese, 20.0%
Social science manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Cantonese | 20.0% |
