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Product Manager demographics and statistics in the US

Product manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates product manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our product manager estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about product managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 43,603 product managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 34.7% of all product managers are women, while 65.3% are men.
  • The average product manager age is 39 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of product managers is White (74.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.7%), Asian (8.2%) and Unknown (5.3%).
  • In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 10% of all product managers are LGBT.
  • Product managers are 70% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Product Manager demographics by:

Product Manager gender statistics

34.7% of product managers are women and 65.3% of product managers are men.
  • Male, 65.3%
  • Female, 34.7%

Product Manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male65.3%
Female34.7%

Product Manager gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$112,577
female-income
Female Income
$107,390

Product Manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in product manager positions over time. Currently, 34.7% of product managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Product Manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201081.14%18.86%
201180.91%19.09%
201281.33%18.67%
201381.29%18.71%
201480.03%19.97%
201579.70%20.30%
201679.61%20.39%
201778.87%21.13%
201867.39%32.61%
201966.42%33.58%
202064.97%35.03%
202165.32%34.68%

Product Manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared product managers 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%
Product Manager65%35%
Director Of Sales Engineering93%7%
Route Sales Manager94%6%
Sales Superintendent95%5%

Product Manager demographics by race

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

Product Manager Race

Product Manager RacePercentages
White74.6%
Hispanic or Latino8.7%
Asian8.2%
Unknown5.3%
Black or African American3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Product Manager race and ethnicity over time

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

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Product Manager 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%

Product Manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian product managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american product managers have the lowest average salary at $107,391.
$123,000
$120,000
$117,000
$114,000
$111,000
$108,000
$105,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$112,104
White$111,686
Black or African American$107,391
Asian$120,753
Hispanic or Latino$111,367

Average product manager age

See how the average age of product managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Product Manager age by race and gender

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Unknown37.536
White4037
Black or African American4537
Asian3936
Hispanic or Latino3934

Product Manager age breakdown

The average age of product managers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the product manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Product Manager age breakdown

Product Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years44%
30-40 years39%
20-30 years17%

Product Manager educational attainment

The most common degree for product managers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of product managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 72%
  • Master's, 17%
  • Associate, 7%
  • High School Diploma, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Product Managers by degree level

Product Manager DegreePercentages
Bachelor's72%
Master's17%
Associate7%
High School Diploma1%
Other Degrees3%

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Product Manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, product managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $132,094 annually. With a Master's degree, product managers earn a median annual income of $127,434 compared to $115,111 for product managers with an Bachelor's degree.
$136,000
$132,000
$128,000
$124,000
$120,000
$116,000
$112,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$127,434
Bachelor's Degree$115,111
Doctorate Degree$132,094

Product Manager employment statistics

Most product managers work for a public in the technology industry.

Company size where product managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where product managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Product Manager jobs by employer size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees2%
50 - 100 employees3%
100 - 500 employees5%
500 - 1,000 employees3%
1,000 - 10,000 employees34%
> 10,000 employees53%

Product Manager jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Product Manager jobs by sector

Company TypePercentages
Education2%
Public70%
Private28%
Government0%

Product Manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for product managers are technology, manufacturing and finance.

Fortune 500

Technology

Manufacturing

Finance

Internet

Product Manager turnover and employment statistics

Product Manager unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for product managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Product Manager unemployment rate by year

YearProduct Manager 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 product manager tenure

The average product manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41,262 product managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Product Manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year11%
1-2 years42%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years6%
11+ years7%

Product Manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of product managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Global Sales Manager7.25%105,161
Advertising Production Manager9.54%56,812
Product Manager9.86%-
Media Relations Manager16.11%31,281

Similar product manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Global Sales Manager7.25%105,161
Advertising Production Manager9.54%56,812
Media Relations Manager16.11%31,281

Foreign languages spoken by product managers

The most common foreign language among product managers is Spanish at 34.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
  • Spanish, 34.8%
  • French, 12.0%
  • Mandarin, 8.7%
  • Chinese, 8.6%
  • German, 7.7%
  • Other, 28.2%

Product Manager languages spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish34.8%
French12.0%
Mandarin8.7%
Chinese8.6%
German7.7%
Other28.2%

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Product Manager location demographics

The amount you can make as a product manager can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of product managers is $201,528. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do product managers earn the most?

Product managers earn the most in California, where the average product manager salary is $123,009. The map here shows where product managers 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 Product Managers?

By looking through more than 41,262 resumes, we found that the most popular places for product managers are New York, NY and San Francisco, CA.
Number of Product Managers

Product Manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1California9,070$123,009
2Texas3,171$92,147
3New York2,899$105,501
4Washington2,404$107,415
5Illinois2,315$86,814
6Florida2,164$82,372
7Massachusetts2,058$96,701
8Pennsylvania1,837$94,507
9Georgia1,659$83,787
10Virginia1,574$96,760
11New Jersey1,527$100,492
12Ohio1,240$86,776
13North Carolina1,202$88,601
14Colorado1,075$82,491
15Oregon1,056$101,163
16Michigan952$89,943
17Arizona941$96,587
18Minnesota927$87,405
19Wisconsin881$87,651
20Maryland868$93,714
21Utah803$87,786
22Indiana735$84,904
23Tennessee630$83,231
24Connecticut563$95,584
25Missouri550$80,483
26South Carolina398$80,344
27District of Columbia389$99,177
28Kansas370$83,900
29Iowa369$79,544
30Kentucky367$82,316
31Arkansas351$85,819
32New Hampshire308$91,034
33Rhode Island290$98,790
34Alabama282$78,810
35Nevada279$98,840
36Nebraska251$80,068
37Idaho246$89,258
38Louisiana219$85,333
39New Mexico218$88,980
40Montana185$82,653
41Oklahoma180$80,926
42Delaware175$91,465
43Vermont171$86,368
44Maine152$85,843
45Mississippi109$82,303
46North Dakota107$82,539
47South Dakota99$78,237
48West Virginia93$84,678
49Alaska86$83,411
50Hawaii82$81,137
51Wyoming68$82,522

Where are product managers in high demand?

Product managers are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 471 job openings for product managers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country product managers are in the most demand.
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