Chief controller demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief controller gender statistics
11.5% of chief controllers are women and 88.5% of chief controllers are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Chief controller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Chief controller gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$114,179
Female income
$101,455
Chief controller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief controller positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of chief controllers are female.
Chief controller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.45% | 10.55% |
| 2011 | 89.44% | 10.56% |
| 2012 | 89.95% | 10.05% |
| 2013 | 89.20% | 10.80% |
| 2014 | 89.48% | 10.52% |
| 2015 | 89.58% | 10.42% |
| 2016 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2017 | 90.06% | 9.94% |
| 2018 | 89.05% | 10.95% |
| 2019 | 88.41% | 11.59% |
| 2020 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
| 2021 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
Chief controller related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief controllers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Chief Controller | 89% | 11% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Chief controller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief controllers is White, which makes up 64.2% of all chief controllers. Comparatively, 15.3% of chief controllers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of chief controllers are Asian.
- White, 64.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Chief controller race
| Chief controller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Chief controller race and ethnicity over time
See how chief controller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief controller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.74% | 8.40% | 6.03% | 13.17% |
| 2011 | 70.35% | 8.52% | 6.21% | 13.01% |
| 2012 | 69.69% | 8.64% | 6.54% | 13.23% |
| 2013 | 68.48% | 8.69% | 7.26% | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 68.59% | 8.32% | 7.00% | 14.38% |
| 2015 | 68.44% | 8.39% | 7.08% | 14.16% |
| 2016 | 68.37% | 8.12% | 7.42% | 14.09% |
| 2017 | 67.65% | 8.15% | 7.55% | 14.48% |
| 2018 | 67.90% | 7.72% | 7.68% | 14.69% |
| 2019 | 68.09% | 7.57% | 7.69% | 14.71% |
| 2020 | 66.01% | 7.43% | 7.84% | 14.87% |
| 2021 | 64.17% | 7.93% | 8.12% | 15.32% |
Chief controller wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $115,589 |
| White | $115,511 |
| Black or African American | $106,113 |
| Asian | $122,804 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $111,538 |
Average chief controller age
See how the average age of chief controllers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief controller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Chief controller age breakdown
The average age of chief controllers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the chief controller population.
Chief controller age breakdown
| Chief Controller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Chief controller educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Chief controllers by degree level
| Chief controller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Chief controller wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $146,807 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $92,935 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $123,014 |
| Doctorate Degree | $156,635 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $92,919 |
Chief controller employment statistics
Most chief controllers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where chief controllers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief controllers work.
Chief controller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Chief controller jobs by company type
Employees with the chief controller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief controllers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chief controller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 14% |
Chief controller jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief controllers are professional, government and manufacturing.
Chief controller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Government | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Chief controller turnover and employment statistics
Chief controller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief controllers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief controller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief controller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.13% |
| 2011 | 4.53% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 2.76% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 1.89% |
| 2019 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 2.20% |
| 2021 | 2.52% |
Average chief controller tenure
The average chief controller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 938 chief controllers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief controller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Chief controller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief controllers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administrator Manager | 4.78% | 118,977 |
| Warehouse Operations Manager | 5.19% | 115,185 |
| Chief Controller | 10.51% | - |
| Director, Service Delivery | 11.01% | 39,078 |
| Division Merchandise Manager | 11.39% | 11,550 |
| Director Of Workforce Development | 17.60% | 63,762 |
| Hospital Personnel Director | 17.78% | 7,109 |
Similar chief controller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administrator Manager | 4.78% | 118,977 |
| Warehouse Operations Manager | 5.19% | 115,185 |
| Director, Service Delivery | 11.01% | 39,078 |
| Division Merchandise Manager | 11.39% | 11,550 |
| Director Of Workforce Development | 17.60% | 63,762 |
| Hospital Personnel Director | 17.78% | 7,109 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief controllers
The most common foreign language among chief controllers is Spanish at 34.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 34.3%
- German, 14.3%
- Japanese, 8.6%
- Russian, 8.6%
- Turkish, 5.7%
- Other, 28.5%
Chief controller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.3% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 8.6% |
| Russian | 8.6% |
| Turkish | 5.7% |
| Other | 28.5% |
