Sports team manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Sports team manager gender statistics
27.5% of sports team managers are women and 72.5% of sports team managers are men.
- Male, 72.5%
- Female, 27.5%
Sports team manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.5% |
| Female | 27.5% |
Sports team manager gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,704
Female income
$34,742
Sports team manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports team manager positions over time. Currently, 27.5% of sports team managers are female.
Sports team manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.02% | 22.98% |
| 2011 | 77.27% | 22.73% |
| 2012 | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| 2013 | 77.45% | 22.55% |
| 2014 | 76.60% | 23.40% |
| 2015 | 76.44% | 23.56% |
| 2016 | 76.12% | 23.88% |
| 2017 | 75.52% | 24.48% |
| 2018 | 75.38% | 24.62% |
| 2019 | 73.62% | 26.38% |
| 2020 | 73.59% | 26.41% |
| 2021 | 72.52% | 27.48% |
Sports team manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports team 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% |
| Sports Team Manager | 73% | 27% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Sports team manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports team managers is White, which makes up 65.5% of all sports team managers. Comparatively, 12.8% of sports team managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of sports team managers are Asian.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Sports team manager race
| Sports team manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Sports team manager race and ethnicity over time
See how sports team manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sports team manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.68% | 7.47% | 6.38% | 10.34% |
| 2011 | 73.90% | 7.53% | 6.34% | 9.98% |
| 2012 | 73.01% | 7.53% | 6.65% | 10.53% |
| 2013 | 72.94% | 7.23% | 7.13% | 10.43% |
| 2014 | 72.05% | 7.47% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2015 | 71.44% | 7.62% | 7.44% | 11.10% |
| 2016 | 71.42% | 7.40% | 7.46% | 11.10% |
| 2017 | 70.51% | 7.41% | 8.05% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 70.56% | 7.28% | 8.00% | 11.51% |
| 2019 | 70.00% | 7.17% | 7.93% | 12.20% |
| 2020 | 67.45% | 7.35% | 8.19% | 12.34% |
| 2021 | 65.50% | 7.63% | 8.71% | 12.80% |
Sports team manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sports team managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sports team managers have the lowest average salary at $36,442.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,802 |
| White | $39,721 |
| Black or African American | $36,442 |
| Asian | $45,782 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,374 |
Average sports team manager age
See how the average age of sports team managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sports team 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 |
Sports team manager age breakdown
The average age of sports team managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the sports team manager population.
Sports team manager age breakdown
| Sports Team Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Sports team manager educational attainment
The most common degree for sports team managers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of sports team managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Sports team managers by degree level
| Sports team manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Sports team manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sports team managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $58,359 annually. With a Master's degree, sports team managers earn a median annual income of $53,579 compared to $44,890 for sports team managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,579 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,013 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,890 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,359 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,496 |
Sports team manager employment statistics
Most sports team managers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where sports team managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports team managers work.
Sports team manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Sports team manager jobs by company type
Employees with the sports team manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sports team managers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Sports team manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 1% |
Sports team manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for sports team managers are education, retail and hospitality.
Sports team manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Sports team manager turnover and employment statistics
Sports team manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports team managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports team manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports team 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 sports team manager tenure
The average sports team manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 715 sports team managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports team manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Sports team manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports team 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Project Manager | 4.08% | 150,062 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Sports Team Manager | 9.67% | - |
| Condominium Association Property Manager | 11.54% | 9,316 |
| Director Of Health Education | 11.66% | 76,998 |
| Counseling Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,137 |
Similar sports team manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Project Manager | 4.08% | 150,062 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Condominium Association Property Manager | 11.54% | 9,316 |
| Director Of Health Education | 11.66% | 76,998 |
| Counseling Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,137 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports team managers
The most common foreign language among sports team managers is Spanish at 47.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 47.4%
- French, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 7.9%
- Igbo, 5.3%
- Yoruba, 5.3%
- Other, 23.6%
Sports team manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.4% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 7.9% |
| Igbo | 5.3% |
| Yoruba | 5.3% |
| Other | 23.6% |
