Utilities manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Utilities manager gender statistics
54.6% of utilities managers are women and 45.4% of utilities managers are men.
- Female, 54.6%
- Male, 45.4%
Utilities manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% |
| Male | 45.4% |
Utilities manager gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,240
Female income
$70,954
Utilities manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in utilities manager positions over time. Currently, 54.6% of utilities managers are female.
Utilities manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.39% | 48.61% |
| 2011 | 51.74% | 48.26% |
| 2012 | 51.30% | 48.70% |
| 2013 | 52.00% | 48.00% |
| 2014 | 50.80% | 49.20% |
| 2015 | 50.58% | 49.42% |
| 2016 | 50.13% | 49.87% |
| 2017 | 49.31% | 50.69% |
| 2018 | 49.12% | 50.88% |
| 2019 | 46.81% | 53.19% |
| 2020 | 46.77% | 53.23% |
| 2021 | 45.42% | 54.58% |
Utilities manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared utilities 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% |
| Utilities Manager | 45% | 55% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Utilities manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among utilities managers is White, which makes up 65.9% of all utilities managers. Comparatively, 12.5% of utilities managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of utilities managers are Asian.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Utilities manager race
| Utilities manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Utilities manager race and ethnicity over time
See how utilities manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Utilities manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.06% | 7.29% | 6.49% | 10.03% |
| 2011 | 74.29% | 7.36% | 6.45% | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 73.39% | 7.36% | 6.77% | 10.22% |
| 2013 | 73.32% | 7.06% | 7.24% | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 72.43% | 7.30% | 7.30% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 71.83% | 7.45% | 7.55% | 10.79% |
| 2016 | 71.81% | 7.23% | 7.57% | 10.79% |
| 2017 | 70.89% | 7.24% | 8.16% | 11.11% |
| 2018 | 70.95% | 7.11% | 8.11% | 11.20% |
| 2019 | 70.38% | 7.00% | 8.04% | 11.89% |
| 2020 | 67.83% | 7.18% | 8.30% | 12.03% |
| 2021 | 65.88% | 7.46% | 8.82% | 12.49% |
Utilities manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian utilities managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american utilities managers have the lowest average salary at $73,479.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,934 |
| White | $78,264 |
| Black or African American | $73,479 |
| Asian | $86,839 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,312 |
Average utilities manager age
See how the average age of utilities managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Utilities 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 |
Utilities manager age breakdown
The average age of utilities managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the utilities manager population.
Utilities manager age breakdown
| Utilities Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Utilities manager educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Utilities managers by degree level
| Utilities manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Utilities manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, utilities managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $103,727 annually. With a Master's degree, utilities managers earn a median annual income of $97,437 compared to $85,598 for utilities managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,437 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,294 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,598 |
| Doctorate Degree | $103,727 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,082 |
Utilities manager employment statistics
Most utilities managers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where utilities managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where utilities managers work.
Utilities manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Utilities manager jobs by company type
Employees with the utilities manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most utilities managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Utilities manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 8% |
Utilities manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for utilities managers are health care, insurance and professional.
Utilities manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 34% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Utilities manager turnover and employment statistics
Utilities manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for utilities managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Utilities manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Utilities 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 utilities manager tenure
The average utilities manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,733 utilities managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Utilities manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Utilities manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of utilities 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Construction Program Manager | 4.08% | 106,264 |
| Slot Operations Director | 8.19% | 64,353 |
| Funeral Location Manager | 9.30% | 6,223 |
| Utilities Manager | 9.67% | - |
| Lease Administration Supervisor | 11.54% | 4,948 |
| Director Of Rehabilitation | 11.66% | 24,566 |
| Breeding Manager | 14.16% | 4,606 |
Similar utilities manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Construction Program Manager | 4.08% | 106,264 |
| Slot Operations Director | 8.19% | 64,353 |
| Funeral Location Manager | 9.30% | 6,223 |
| Lease Administration Supervisor | 11.54% | 4,948 |
| Director Of Rehabilitation | 11.66% | 24,566 |
| Breeding Manager | 14.16% | 4,606 |
Foreign languages spoken by utilities managers
The most common foreign language among utilities managers is Spanish at 59.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 59.3%
- French, 11.1%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Swahili, 3.7%
- Japanese, 3.7%
- Other, 11.1%
Utilities manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.3% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Swahili | 3.7% |
| Japanese | 3.7% |
| Other | 11.1% |
