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Strategic planner demographics and statistics in the US

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Strategic planner demographics by:

Strategic planner gender statistics

37.1% of strategic planners are women and 62.9% of strategic planners are men.
  • Male, 62.9%
  • Female, 37.1%

Strategic planner gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male62.9%
Female37.1%

Strategic planner gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$89,481
female-income
Female income
$84,820

Strategic planner gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in strategic planner positions over time. Currently, 37.1% of strategic planners are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Strategic planner gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201079.46%20.54%
201179.21%20.79%
201279.66%20.34%
201379.61%20.39%
201478.27%21.73%
201577.92%22.08%
201677.82%22.18%
201777.04%22.96%
201865.00%35.00%
201964.01%35.99%
202062.51%37.49%
202162.87%37.13%

Strategic planner related jobs gender ratio

We compared strategic planners 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 titleMaleFemale
Catering Sales Manager19%81%
Director Of Admissions And Marketing20%80%
Media Traffic Manager20%80%
Strategic Planner63%37%
Director Of Sales Engineering93%7%
Route Sales Manager94%6%
Sales Superintendent95%5%

Strategic planner demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among strategic planners is White, which makes up 74.6% of all strategic planners. Comparatively, 8.7% of strategic planners are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of strategic planners 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%

Strategic planner race

Strategic planner racePercentages
White74.6%
Hispanic or Latino8.7%
Asian8.2%
Unknown5.3%
Black or African American3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Strategic planner race and ethnicity over time

See how strategic planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Strategic planner race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201083.20%3.77%4.83%6.40%
201182.97%3.67%5.02%6.54%
201281.98%4.30%4.92%6.96%
201382.82%3.53%5.17%6.71%
201481.64%4.15%5.07%7.25%
201581.26%3.56%5.82%7.41%
201680.88%3.69%5.85%7.32%
201780.80%3.66%6.04%7.44%
201879.66%3.34%7.30%7.37%
201977.79%3.14%8.02%8.43%
202075.01%3.41%8.18%8.85%
202174.58%3.04%8.15%8.67%

Strategic planner wage gap by race

According to our data, asian strategic planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american strategic planners have the lowest average salary at $84,821.
$100,000
$97,000
$94,000
$91,000
$88,000
$85,000
$82,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$89,055
White$88,679
Black or African American$84,821
Asian$96,886
Hispanic or Latino$88,391

Average strategic planner age

See how the average age of strategic planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Strategic planner age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown37.536
White4037
Black or African American4537
Asian3936
Hispanic or Latino3934

Strategic planner age breakdown

The average age of strategic planners is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the strategic planner population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Strategic planner age breakdown

Strategic Planner YearsPercentages
40+ years44%
30-40 years39%
20-30 years17%

Strategic planner educational attainment

The most common degree for strategic planners is bachelor's degree, with 69% of strategic planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 4%.
  • Bachelor's, 69%
  • Master's, 24%
  • Associate, 4%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Strategic planners by degree level

Strategic planner degreePercentages
Bachelor's69%
Master's24%
Associate4%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees1%

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Strategic planner wage gap by degree level

According to the data, strategic planners with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $107,268 annually. With a Master's degree, strategic planners earn a median annual income of $102,987 compared to $91,769 for strategic planners with an Bachelor's degree.
$108,000
$104,000
$100,000
$96,000
$92,000
$88,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$102,987
Bachelor's Degree$91,769
Doctorate Degree$107,268

Strategic planner employment statistics

Most strategic planners work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where strategic planners work

Below, you can see the size of companies where strategic planners work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Strategic planner jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees20%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees32%

Strategic planner jobs by company type

Employees with the strategic planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most strategic planners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Strategic planner jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education5%
Public34%
Private54%
Government7%

Strategic planner jobs by industry

The most common industries for strategic planners are technology, professional and media.

Technology

Professional

Fortune 500

Media

Government

Strategic planner turnover and employment statistics

Strategic planner unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for strategic planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Strategic planner unemployment rate by year

YearStrategic planner unemployment rate
20107.47%
20116.19%
20125.30%
20134.87%
20143.70%
20153.36%
20163.08%
20172.97%
20183.34%
20193.54%
20204.71%
20214.59%

Average strategic planner tenure

The average strategic planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,643 strategic planners resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Strategic planner tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year19%
1-2 years43%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years11%
8-10 years5%
11+ years6%

Strategic planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of strategic planners that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Enterprise Sales Manager7.25%128,426
Promotion Manager9.54%8,515
Strategic Planner9.86%-
Foundation Director16.11%10,791

Similar strategic planner jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Enterprise Sales Manager7.25%128,426
Promotion Manager9.54%8,515
Foundation Director16.11%10,791

Foreign languages spoken by strategic planners

The most common foreign language among strategic planners is Spanish at 34.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.2%.
  • Spanish, 34.2%
  • French, 17.1%
  • Chinese, 7.2%
  • Portuguese, 6.6%
  • Mandarin, 6.6%
  • Other, 28.3%

Strategic planner languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish34.2%
French17.1%
Chinese7.2%
Portuguese6.6%
Mandarin6.6%
Other28.3%

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Strategic planner location demographics

The amount you can make as a strategic planner can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of strategic planners is $160,022. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do strategic planners earn the most?

Strategic planners earn the most in Rhode Island, where the average strategic planner salary is $98,308. The map here shows where strategic planners 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 Strategic Planners?

By looking through more than 1,643 resumes, we found that the most popular places for strategic planners are New York, NY and Washington, DC.
Number of Strategic Planners

Strategic planner jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,576$96,413
2New York849$97,198
3Texas689$82,646
4Illinois567$82,170
5Pennsylvania488$96,542
6Massachusetts457$97,967
7Virginia438$87,657
8Florida432$71,671
9Georgia345$88,573
10North Carolina342$85,068
11Ohio301$77,635
12New Jersey294$96,701
13Washington256$89,195
14Maryland251$89,810
15Colorado251$73,547
16Oregon229$92,343
17Minnesota220$84,999
18Arizona194$94,110
19Michigan187$84,093
20Connecticut161$90,206
21Wisconsin158$82,412
22Tennessee151$77,492
23Indiana147$83,835
24District of Columbia128$84,246
25South Carolina126$84,820
26Missouri125$75,804
27Utah123$72,159
28Alabama95$77,489
29Kentucky92$84,196
30Nevada82$79,682
31Iowa76$77,308
32New Hampshire69$83,739
33Kansas60$71,914
34Arkansas54$78,786
35Nebraska54$73,700
36Rhode Island49$98,308
37Hawaii47$57,528
38Delaware46$91,432
39Louisiana41$73,337
40New Mexico38$81,580
41Idaho36$76,896
42Oklahoma33$75,438
43Mississippi32$79,261
44North Dakota26$63,289
45Vermont21$77,265
46Maine17$77,424
47Montana17$68,137
48Alaska17$53,717
49West Virginia15$90,405
50South Dakota7$72,970
51Wyoming5$62,957

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