Sustainability manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Sustainability manager gender statistics
37.2% of sustainability managers are women and 62.8% of sustainability managers are men.
- Male, 62.8%
- Female, 37.2%
Sustainability manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.8% |
| Female | 37.2% |
Sustainability manager gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,108
Female income
$58,304
Sustainability manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sustainability manager positions over time. Currently, 37.2% of sustainability managers are female.
Sustainability manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.25% | 44.75% |
| 2011 | 54.13% | 45.87% |
| 2012 | 55.75% | 44.25% |
| 2013 | 57.71% | 42.29% |
| 2014 | 55.74% | 44.26% |
| 2015 | 59.50% | 40.50% |
| 2016 | 57.66% | 42.34% |
| 2017 | 58.63% | 41.37% |
| 2018 | 66.54% | 33.46% |
| 2019 | 64.65% | 35.35% |
| 2020 | 65.87% | 34.13% |
| 2021 | 62.80% | 37.20% |
Sustainability manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared sustainability managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Sustainability Manager | 63% | 37% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Sustainability manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sustainability managers is White, which makes up 70.4% of all sustainability managers. Comparatively, 9.4% of sustainability managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of sustainability managers are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Sustainability manager race
| Sustainability manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Sustainability manager race and ethnicity over time
See how sustainability manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sustainability manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Sustainability manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sustainability managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sustainability managers have the lowest average salary at $64,597.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,300 |
| White | $69,796 |
| Black or African American | $64,939 |
| Asian | $82,288 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,597 |
Average sustainability manager age
See how the average age of sustainability managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sustainability manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Sustainability manager age breakdown
The average age of sustainability managers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the sustainability manager population.
Sustainability manager age breakdown
| Sustainability Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Sustainability manager educational attainment
The most common degree for sustainability managers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of sustainability managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Sustainability managers by degree level
| Sustainability manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Sustainability manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sustainability managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $104,197 annually. With a Master's degree, sustainability managers earn a median annual income of $99,138 compared to $78,329 for sustainability managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,138 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,329 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,197 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,514 |
Sustainability manager employment statistics
Most sustainability managers work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where sustainability managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sustainability managers work.
Sustainability manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Sustainability manager jobs by company type
Employees with the sustainability manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sustainability managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Sustainability manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 5% |
Sustainability manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for sustainability managers are manufacturing, technology and education.
Sustainability manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Sustainability manager turnover and employment statistics
Sustainability manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sustainability managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sustainability manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sustainability manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average sustainability manager tenure
The average sustainability manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 339 sustainability managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sustainability manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Sustainability manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sustainability 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Logistics Internship | 8.65% | 61,001 |
| Self-Employed | 8.93% | 6,215 |
| Marketing Administrator | 10.00% | 127,569 |
| Sustainability Manager | 11.05% | - |
| Passport Application Examiner | 11.64% | 16,811 |
| Fundraising Assistant | 19.25% | 340 |
Similar sustainability manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Logistics Internship | 8.65% | 61,001 |
| Self-Employed | 8.93% | 6,215 |
| Marketing Administrator | 10.00% | 127,569 |
| Passport Application Examiner | 11.64% | 16,811 |
| Fundraising Assistant | 19.25% | 340 |
Foreign languages spoken by sustainability managers
The most common foreign language among sustainability managers is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 11.5%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- French, 11.5%
- Italian, 11.5%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Wolof, 3.8%
- Other, 30.9%
Sustainability manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| French | 11.5% |
| Italian | 11.5% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Wolof | 3.8% |
| Other | 30.9% |
