Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for chief executive officers in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 42,356 chief executive officers currently employed in the United States.
- 31.5% of all chief executive officers are women, while 68.5% are men.
- The average age of an employed chief executive officer is 51 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of chief executive officers is White (76.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.9%), Asian (7.8%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- Chief executive officers are most in-demand in Los Angeles, CA.
- The start-up industry is the highest-paying for chief executive officers.
- 12% of all chief executive officers are LGBT.
Chief Executive Officer Statistics By Gender
31.5% of chief executive officers are women and 68.5% of chief executive officers are men.
- Male, 68.5%
- Female, 31.5%
Chief Executive Officers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.5% |
| Female | 31.5% |
Gender Pay Gap For Chief Executive Officer
Women Earn 87ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Chief Executive Officer Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the chief executive officer position over time.
Chief Executive Officer Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.51% | 24.49% |
| 2011 | 75.31% | 24.69% |
| 2012 | 74.62% | 25.38% |
| 2013 | 73.30% | 26.70% |
| 2014 | 72.76% | 27.24% |
| 2015 | 72.49% | 27.51% |
| 2016 | 71.90% | 28.10% |
| 2017 | 72.26% | 27.74% |
| 2018 | 72.10% | 27.90% |
| 2019 | 69.54% | 30.46% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 31.54% |
| 2021 | 68.47% | 31.53% |
Chief Executive Officer Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Chief Executive Officer | 68% | 32% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
Chief Executive Officer Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among chief executive officers is White, which makes up 76.0% of all chief executive officers. Comparatively, there are 7.9% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.8% of the Asian ethnicity.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Chief Executive Officer Race
| Chief Executive Officer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Chief Executive Officer Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among chief executive officers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Chief Executive Officer Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.53% | 3.41% | 5.90% | 6.36% |
| 2011 | 82.72% | 3.81% | 5.53% | 5.97% |
| 2012 | 81.96% | 3.74% | 6.07% | 6.44% |
| 2013 | 82.22% | 3.55% | 6.17% | 6.17% |
| 2014 | 82.25% | 3.68% | 5.81% | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 82.19% | 3.54% | 5.80% | 6.49% |
| 2016 | 81.85% | 3.45% | 6.37% | 6.33% |
| 2017 | 80.49% | 3.61% | 6.90% | 6.90% |
| 2018 | 79.99% | 3.45% | 7.10% | 7.21% |
| 2019 | 81.12% | 3.16% | 6.84% | 6.98% |
| 2020 | 77.74% | 3.64% | 7.30% | 7.29% |
| 2021 | 75.99% | 3.81% | 7.76% | 7.90% |
Chief Executive Officer Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $175,653 |
| White | $185,754 |
| Black or African American | $171,681 |
| Asian | $184,012 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $178,339 |
Average Age of a Chief Executive Officer
We determined the average age of chief executive officers based on ethnicity and gender.
Chief Executive Officer Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Chief Executive Officer Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of chief executive officer employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of chief executive officers is 40+ years old, which represents 89% of the population.
Chief Executive Officer Age
| Chief Executive Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Types of Chief Executive Officer Degree Levels
The most common degree for chief executive officers is bachelor's degree 59% of chief executive officers earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 19% and rounding it off is associate degree with 11%.
- Bachelors, 59%
- Masters, 19%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Chief Executive Officers By Education
| Chief Executive Officer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 59% |
| Masters | 19% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Chief Executive Officer Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $227,205 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $204,443 |
| Doctorate Degree | $227,163 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $149,580 |
Chief Executive Officer Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where chief executive officers work. We found most chief executive officers work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most chief executive officers is the health care industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire chief executive officers.
Chief Executive Officer Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
The Types Of Companies Chief Executive Officer Work In
Employees with the chief executive officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief executive officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chief Executive Officer Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 5% |
Top Industries Hiring Chief Executive Officers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ chief executive officers. Those industries include health care, technology and professional.
Chief Executive Officer Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Chief Executive Officer Turnover And Employment Statistics
Chief Executive Officer Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of chief executive officers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Chief Executive Officer Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Chief Executive Officer Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
The Average Number of Years That Chief Executive Officer Stay in a Job
By looking over 38,525 chief executive officers resumes, we figured out that the average chief executive officer enjoys staying at their job for 11+ years for a percentage of 24%.
Chief Executive Officer Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Chief Executive Officers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to chief executive officers.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Manager | 7.93% | 42,602 |
| Senior Project Coordinator | 8.41% | 111,729 |
| Relationship Manager | 9.38% | 72,920 |
| District Manager & Store Manager | 9.63% | 355,092 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 11.54% | - |
| Payroll/Human Resource Manager | 13.02% | 48,899 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Chief Executive Officer LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Manager | 7.93% | 42,602 |
| Senior Project Coordinator | 8.41% | 111,729 |
| Relationship Manager | 9.38% | 72,920 |
| District Manager & Store Manager | 9.63% | 355,092 |
| Payroll/Human Resource Manager | 13.02% | 48,899 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Chief Executive Officers
The most common foreign language among chief executive officers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.3% and German is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 12.3%
- German, 7.5%
- Chinese, 4.7%
- Portuguese, 4.6%
- Other, 30.9%
Chief Executive Officer Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 12.3% |
| German | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 4.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.6% |
| Other | 30.9% |
