Workforce manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Workforce manager gender statistics
39.8% of workforce managers are women and 60.2% of workforce managers are men.
- Male, 60.2%
- Female, 39.8%
Workforce manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.2% |
| Female | 39.8% |
Workforce manager gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,288
Female income
$78,493
Workforce manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in workforce manager positions over time. Currently, 39.8% of workforce managers are female.
Workforce manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.97% | 34.03% |
| 2011 | 65.31% | 34.69% |
| 2012 | 64.50% | 35.50% |
| 2013 | 65.03% | 34.97% |
| 2014 | 66.82% | 33.18% |
| 2015 | 65.55% | 34.45% |
| 2016 | 66.44% | 33.56% |
| 2017 | 63.85% | 36.15% |
| 2018 | 63.77% | 36.23% |
| 2019 | 61.80% | 38.20% |
| 2020 | 61.92% | 38.08% |
| 2021 | 60.19% | 39.81% |
Workforce manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared workforce managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Workforce Manager | 60% | 40% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Workforce manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among workforce managers is White, which makes up 67.2% of all workforce managers. Comparatively, 15.3% of workforce managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of workforce managers are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Workforce manager race
| Workforce manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Workforce manager race and ethnicity over time
See how workforce manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Workforce manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.94% | 6.32% | 5.29% | 11.15% |
| 2011 | 74.78% | 6.48% | 5.31% | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 74.43% | 6.05% | 5.44% | 11.94% |
| 2013 | 74.94% | 5.88% | 5.49% | 11.30% |
| 2014 | 73.83% | 5.85% | 5.38% | 12.66% |
| 2015 | 73.85% | 5.91% | 5.32% | 12.58% |
| 2016 | 71.52% | 6.42% | 5.77% | 13.79% |
| 2017 | 72.87% | 5.90% | 5.51% | 13.29% |
| 2018 | 72.44% | 5.68% | 6.09% | 13.16% |
| 2019 | 71.05% | 5.95% | 6.13% | 14.23% |
| 2020 | 69.30% | 5.99% | 5.77% | 14.13% |
| 2021 | 67.24% | 6.22% | 6.40% | 15.32% |
Workforce manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian workforce managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american workforce managers have the lowest average salary at $83,525.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,005 |
| White | $89,253 |
| Black or African American | $83,525 |
| Asian | $90,669 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,165 |
Average workforce manager age
See how the average age of workforce managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Workforce manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Workforce manager age breakdown
The average age of workforce managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the workforce manager population.
Workforce manager age breakdown
| Workforce Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Workforce manager educational attainment
The most common degree for workforce managers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of workforce managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Workforce managers by degree level
| Workforce manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Workforce manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, workforce managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $109,093 annually. With a Doctorate degree, workforce managers earn a median annual income of $105,012 compared to $93,767 for workforce managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $109,093 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $76,262 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,767 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,012 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,649 |
Workforce manager employment statistics
Most workforce managers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where workforce managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where workforce managers work.
Workforce manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Workforce manager jobs by company type
Employees with the workforce manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most workforce managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Workforce manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 3% |
Workforce manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for workforce managers are professional, finance and technology.
Workforce manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Workforce manager turnover and employment statistics
Workforce manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for workforce managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Workforce manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Workforce manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average workforce manager tenure
The average workforce manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,022 workforce managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Workforce manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Workforce manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of workforce 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Coordinator | 7.93% | 25,621 |
| Deputy Program Manager | 8.41% | 159,282 |
| Internet Manager | 9.38% | 94,330 |
| Workforce Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Founder And Executive Director | 11.63% | 70,600 |
| Human Resources Administration Manager | 13.02% | 47,008 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar workforce manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Coordinator | 7.93% | 25,621 |
| Deputy Program Manager | 8.41% | 159,282 |
| Internet Manager | 9.38% | 94,330 |
| Founder And Executive Director | 11.63% | 70,600 |
| Human Resources Administration Manager | 13.02% | 47,008 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by workforce managers
The most common foreign language among workforce managers is Spanish at 53.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 53.6%
- French, 10.7%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Russian, 7.1%
- Ukrainian, 3.6%
- Other, 17.9%
Workforce manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.6% |
| French | 10.7% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Russian | 7.1% |
| Ukrainian | 3.6% |
| Other | 17.9% |
