Travel Manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Travel Manager gender statistics
67.5% of travel managers are women and 32.5% of travel managers are men.
- Female, 67.5%
- Male, 32.5%
Travel Manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.5% |
| Male | 32.5% |
Travel Manager gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$69,654
Female Income
$66,919
Travel Manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in travel manager positions over time. Currently, 67.5% of travel managers are female.
Travel Manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.37% | 69.63% |
| 2011 | 30.64% | 69.36% |
| 2012 | 29.85% | 70.15% |
| 2013 | 31.03% | 68.97% |
| 2014 | 26.91% | 73.09% |
| 2015 | 29.17% | 70.83% |
| 2016 | 30.69% | 69.31% |
| 2017 | 33.86% | 66.14% |
| 2018 | 28.66% | 71.34% |
| 2019 | 31.43% | 68.57% |
| 2020 | 25.09% | 74.91% |
| 2021 | 32.53% | 67.47% |
Travel Manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared travel managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Travel Manager | 33% | 67% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Travel Manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among travel managers is White, which makes up 66.7% of all travel managers. Comparatively, 13.1% of travel managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of travel managers are Asian.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Travel Manager Race
| Travel Manager Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Travel Manager race and ethnicity over time
See how travel manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Hispanic or Latino
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Travel Manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.68% | 7.50% | 7.36% | 10.38% |
| 2011 | 68.75% | 9.01% | 8.37% | 11.52% |
| 2012 | 73.51% | 7.21% | 5.46% | 11.87% |
| 2013 | 70.76% | 7.65% | 8.12% | 11.03% |
| 2014 | 69.04% | 10.14% | 7.08% | 10.55% |
| 2015 | 68.24% | 8.20% | 7.98% | 12.79% |
| 2016 | 69.47% | 7.84% | 8.13% | 12.32% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 8.85% | 9.44% | 11.36% |
| 2018 | 69.50% | 7.74% | 9.24% | 10.10% |
| 2019 | 64.25% | 10.58% | 10.50% | 12.00% |
| 2020 | 69.84% | 7.49% | 7.08% | 10.45% |
| 2021 | 66.69% | 7.13% | 8.56% | 13.08% |
Travel Manager wage gap by race
According to our data, white travel managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american travel managers have the lowest average salary at $67,136.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,739 |
| White | $71,821 |
| Black or African American | $67,136 |
| Asian | $69,950 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,761 |
Average travel manager age
See how the average age of travel managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Travel Manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 57 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 56.5 | |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 | 47 |
Travel Manager age breakdown
The average age of travel managers is 40+ years years old, representing 84% of the travel manager population.
Travel Manager age breakdown
| Travel Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 84% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Travel Manager educational attainment
The most common degree for travel managers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of travel managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Travel Managers by degree level
| Travel Manager Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Travel Manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, travel managers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $72,037 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, travel managers earn a median annual income of $65,829 compared to $63,151 for travel managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,829 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,037 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,151 |
Travel Manager employment statistics
Most travel managers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where travel managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where travel managers work.
Travel Manager jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Travel Manager jobs by company type
Employees with the travel manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most travel managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Travel Manager jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 4% |
Travel Manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for travel managers are hospitality, retail and professional.
Travel Manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Travel Manager turnover and employment statistics
Travel Manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for travel managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Travel Manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Travel Manager Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 5.88% |
| 2013 | 5.19% |
| 2014 | 3.22% |
| 2015 | 2.69% |
| 2016 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 2.45% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 11.38% |
| 2021 | 19.74% |
Average travel manager tenure
The average travel manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,789 travel managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Travel Manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Travel Manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of travel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Trader | 5.13% | 3,587 |
| Bond Broker | 5.67% | 1,863 |
| Agent | 6.79% | 184,325 |
| Media Sales Consultant | 9.53% | 143,671 |
| Travel Manager | 17.39% | - |
Similar travel manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Trader | 5.13% | 3,587 |
| Bond Broker | 5.67% | 1,863 |
| Agent | 6.79% | 184,325 |
| Media Sales Consultant | 9.53% | 143,671 |
Foreign languages spoken by travel managers
The most common foreign language among travel managers is Spanish at 46.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 46.0%
- French, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 7.9%
- Russian, 6.3%
- Mandarin, 4.8%
- Other, 23.9%
Travel Manager languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.0% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.9% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| Mandarin | 4.8% |
| Other | 23.9% |
