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Software development project manager demographics and statistics in the US

Software development project manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates software development project manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our software development project 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 software development project managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 34,215 software development project managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 25.4% of all software development project managers are women, while 74.6% are men.
  • The average software development project manager age is 39 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of software development project managers is White (52.2%), followed by Asian (29.8%), Hispanic or Latino (8.4%) and Unknown (4.9%).
  • In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
  • 8% of all software development project managers are LGBT.
  • Software development project managers are 52% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Software development project manager gender statistics

25.4% of software development project managers are women and 74.6% of software development project managers are men.
  • Male, 74.6%
  • Female, 25.4%

Software development project manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male74.6%
Female25.4%

Software development project manager gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$103,829
female-income
Female income
$96,426

Software development project manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in software development project manager positions over time. Currently, 25.4% of software development project managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Software development project manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201071.51%28.49%
201171.24%28.76%
201272.81%27.19%
201372.70%27.30%
201473.96%26.04%
201573.63%26.37%
201675.43%24.57%
201774.81%25.19%
201874.86%25.14%
201974.55%25.45%
202074.47%25.53%
202174.60%25.40%

Software development project manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared software development project managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Informatics Nurse Specialist13%87%
Clinical Support Specialist22%78%
Clinic Administrator23%77%
Software Development Project Manager75%25%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%

Software development project manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among software development project managers is White, which makes up 52.2% of all software development project managers. Comparatively, 29.8% of software development project managers are Asian and 8.4% of software development project managers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 52.2%
  • Asian, 29.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.4%
  • Unknown, 4.9%
  • Black or African American, 4.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%

Software development project manager race

Software development project manager racePercentages
White52.2%
Asian29.8%
Hispanic or Latino8.4%
Unknown4.9%
Black or African American4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.1%

Software development project manager race and ethnicity over time

See how software development project manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Software development project manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201060.28%5.71%25.55%5.93%
201160.75%5.94%25.05%5.64%
201259.66%5.48%26.43%6.08%
201360.05%5.00%26.25%5.89%
201458.93%5.51%26.90%6.02%
201558.10%5.32%27.02%6.60%
201657.60%5.31%27.73%6.60%
201756.18%5.19%28.28%6.96%
201856.83%5.04%27.51%7.57%
201955.99%5.13%28.70%7.20%
202054.20%4.88%28.46%8.01%
202152.18%4.63%29.77%8.40%

Software development project manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian software development project managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american software development project managers have the lowest average salary at $99,435.
$112,000
$109,000
$106,000
$103,000
$100,000
$97,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$104,678
White$104,307
Black or African American$99,435
Asian$109,993
Hispanic or Latino$101,045

Average software development project manager age

See how the average age of software development project managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Software development project manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American3746
Unknown3734
Asian3837
Hispanic or Latino3634
White3940
American Indian and Alaska Native41

Software development project manager age breakdown

The average age of software development project managers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the software development project manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Software development project manager age breakdown

Software Development Project Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years45%
30-40 years36%
20-30 years18%

Software development project manager educational attainment

The most common degree for software development project managers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of software development project 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 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 69%
  • Master's, 19%
  • Associate, 7%
  • Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Software development project managers by degree level

Software development project manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's69%
Master's19%
Associate7%
Diploma2%
Other Degrees3%

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Software development project manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, software development project managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $124,940 annually. With a Master's degree, software development project managers earn a median annual income of $114,542 compared to $104,349 for software development project managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$130,000
$125,000
$120,000
$115,000
$110,000
$105,000
$100,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$114,542
Bachelor's Degree$104,349
Doctorate Degree$124,940

Software development project manager employment statistics

Most software development project managers work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where software development project managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where software development project managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Software development project manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees20%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees23%
> 10,000 employees35%

Software development project manager jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Software development project manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education8%
Public38%
Private52%
Government2%

Software development project manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for software development project managers are technology, professional and finance.

Technology

Fortune 500

Professional

Finance

Manufacturing

Software development project manager turnover and employment statistics

Software development project manager unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for software development project managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Software development project manager unemployment rate by year

YearSoftware development project manager unemployment rate
20104.56%
20113.25%
20122.64%
20132.67%
20142.07%
20152.26%
20162.33%
20172.17%
20181.80%
20191.88%
20202.40%
20212.07%

Average software development project manager tenure

The average software development project manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 955 software development project managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Software development project manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year14%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years20%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years6%
11+ years10%

Software development project manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of software development project managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Communications Systems Engineer7.31%105,092
SAP Abap Consultant8.42%32,109
Software Development Project Manager8.46%-
Senior Information Assurance Engineer8.59%95,254
Junior Systems Engineer9.03%133,316
Paid Search Specialist10.54%2,011
Call Center Technician10.88%117,083

Similar software development project manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Communications Systems Engineer7.31%105,092
SAP Abap Consultant8.42%32,109
Senior Information Assurance Engineer8.59%95,254
Junior Systems Engineer9.03%133,316
Paid Search Specialist10.54%2,011
Call Center Technician10.88%117,083

Foreign languages spoken by software development project managers

The most common foreign language among software development project managers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.8% and German is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
  • Spanish, 33.3%
  • French, 20.8%
  • German, 16.7%
  • Chinese, 4.2%
  • Japanese, 4.2%
  • Other, 20.8%

Software development project manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish33.3%
French20.8%
German16.7%
Chinese4.2%
Japanese4.2%
Other20.8%

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Software development project manager location demographics

Where do software development project managers earn the most?

Software development project managers earn the most in New Hampshire, where the average software development project manager salary is $124,761. The map here shows where software development project 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 Software Development Project Managers?

By looking through more than 955 resumes, we found that the most popular places for software development project managers are Atlanta, GA and Austin, TX.
Number of Software Development Project Managers

Software development project manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California12,881$110,772
2Texas8,681$90,854
3Washington4,876$114,645
4Florida4,513$77,511
5Virginia3,645$100,479
6Massachusetts3,561$107,974
7New York3,537$105,325
8Georgia3,365$82,467
9Pennsylvania3,282$104,788
10Illinois3,120$93,701
11Ohio3,030$99,978
12Michigan2,794$102,270
13North Carolina2,493$111,002
14Maryland2,342$97,080
15Minnesota2,300$91,152
16Indiana2,276$83,545
17Missouri2,198$75,590
18Arizona2,190$99,024
19New Jersey2,161$122,087
20Wisconsin2,134$94,715
21Colorado1,836$85,824
22Tennessee1,797$81,075
23Oregon1,603$113,908
24Alabama1,276$74,822
25Utah1,209$100,704
26Kentucky1,171$99,091
27Kansas1,075$81,988
28South Carolina1,074$88,172
29Iowa1,046$95,979
30Arkansas924$85,971
31Connecticut839$109,508
32Louisiana828$79,418
33District of Columbia823$110,782
34New Mexico793$88,308
35Nebraska767$80,750
36Nevada752$97,903
37Oklahoma719$80,586
38Idaho540$98,581
39Mississippi509$88,172
40New Hampshire503$124,761
41Montana481$86,470
42Rhode Island440$107,502
43West Virginia433$102,253
44Delaware424$113,078
45North Dakota362$87,468
46South Dakota360$79,209
47Maine318$102,020
48Vermont314$108,237
49Hawaii290$78,167
50Alaska275$87,215
51Wyoming202$86,198

Where are software development project managers in high demand?

Software development project managers are in high demand in Omaha, NE. There are currently 4 job openings for software development project managers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country software development project managers are in the most demand.
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