Scrum Master demographics and statistics in the US
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Scrum Master gender statistics
33.3% of scrum masters are women and 66.7% of scrum masters are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Scrum Master gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Scrum Master gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$86,190
Female Income
$82,705
Scrum Master gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scrum master positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of scrum masters are female.
Scrum Master gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.17% | 20.83% |
| 2011 | 77.45% | 22.55% |
| 2012 | 78.92% | 21.08% |
| 2013 | 80.39% | 19.61% |
| 2014 | 78.73% | 21.27% |
| 2015 | 78.87% | 21.13% |
| 2016 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 2017 | 79.53% | 20.47% |
| 2018 | 68.86% | 31.14% |
| 2019 | 66.88% | 33.12% |
| 2020 | 67.80% | 32.20% |
| 2021 | 66.68% | 33.32% |
Scrum Master related jobs gender ratio
We compared scrum masters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Scrum Master | 67% | 33% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Scrum Master demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scrum masters is White, which makes up 67.7% of all scrum masters. Comparatively, 12.0% of scrum masters are Asian and 8.8% of scrum masters are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Scrum Master Race
| Scrum Master Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Scrum Master race and ethnicity over time
See how scrum master racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Scrum Master race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.09% | 9.39% | 10.78% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 70.82% | 9.26% | 10.08% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 9.76% | 11.84% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 9.08% | 13.31% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 8.60% | 13.45% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 69.40% | 8.46% | 11.85% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 7.94% | 12.50% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 8.03% | 12.72% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 6.27% | 11.30% | 7.41% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 6.68% | 11.46% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 68.88% | 6.11% | 11.53% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 6.24% | 11.99% | 8.82% |
Scrum Master wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scrum masters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american scrum masters have the lowest average salary at $83,873.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,295 |
| White | $85,825 |
| Black or African American | $83,873 |
| Asian | $91,651 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,527 |
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Average scrum master age
See how the average age of scrum masters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Scrum Master age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 46 |
Scrum Master age breakdown
The average age of scrum masters is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the scrum master population.
Scrum Master age breakdown
| Scrum Master Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Scrum Master educational attainment
The most common degree for scrum masters is bachelor's degree, with 66% of scrum masters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 4%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Scrum Masters by degree level
| Scrum Master Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Scrum Master wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scrum masters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $98,317 annually. With a Doctorate degree, scrum masters earn a median annual income of $97,581 compared to $90,110 for scrum masters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,317 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,110 |
| Doctorate Degree | $97,581 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,215 |
Scrum Master employment statistics
Most scrum masters work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where scrum masters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scrum masters work.
Scrum Master jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Scrum Master jobs by company type
Employees with the scrum master job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scrum masters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Scrum Master jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 47% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 1% |
Scrum Master jobs by industry
The most common industries for scrum masters are technology, finance and professional.
Scrum Master industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Technology | 23% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Scrum Master turnover and employment statistics
Scrum Master unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scrum masters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Scrum Master unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scrum Master Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 4.87% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 2.66% |
| 2020 | 3.94% |
| 2021 | 3.69% |
Average scrum master tenure
The average scrum master stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,028 scrum masters resumes in Zippia's database.
Scrum Master tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Scrum Master LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scrum masters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 3,084 |
| Functional Analyst | 8.42% | 52,085 |
| Software Developer Internship | 8.46% | 314,860 |
| Senior Information Assurance Engineer | 8.59% | 95,254 |
| Network Systems Specialist | 9.03% | 122,431 |
| Scrum Master | 10.54% | - |
| Assistive Technology Specialist | 10.88% | 121,308 |
Similar scrum master jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 3,084 |
| Functional Analyst | 8.42% | 52,085 |
| Software Developer Internship | 8.46% | 314,860 |
| Senior Information Assurance Engineer | 8.59% | 95,254 |
| Network Systems Specialist | 9.03% | 122,431 |
| Assistive Technology Specialist | 10.88% | 121,308 |
Foreign languages spoken by scrum masters
The most common foreign language among scrum masters is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Other, 25.1%
Scrum Master languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.1% |