Chief knowledge officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief knowledge officer gender statistics
40.1% of chief knowledge officers are women and 59.9% of chief knowledge officers are men.
- Male, 59.9%
- Female, 40.1%
Chief knowledge officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.9% |
| Female | 40.1% |
Chief knowledge officer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$107,825
Female income
$98,405
Chief knowledge officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief knowledge officer positions over time. Currently, 40.1% of chief knowledge officers are female.
Chief knowledge officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.84% | 44.16% |
| 2011 | 56.83% | 43.17% |
| 2012 | 59.11% | 40.89% |
| 2013 | 60.09% | 39.91% |
| 2014 | 58.99% | 41.01% |
| 2015 | 60.34% | 39.66% |
| 2016 | 59.69% | 40.31% |
| 2017 | 59.10% | 40.90% |
| 2018 | 58.81% | 41.19% |
| 2019 | 58.79% | 41.21% |
| 2020 | 61.58% | 38.42% |
| 2021 | 59.88% | 40.12% |
Chief knowledge officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief knowledge officers 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 Knowledge Officer | 60% | 40% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Chief knowledge officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief knowledge officers is White, which makes up 65.5% of all chief knowledge officers. Comparatively, 12.7% of chief knowledge officers are Asian and 9.8% of chief knowledge officers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.5%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Chief knowledge officer race
| Chief knowledge officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Chief knowledge officer race and ethnicity over time
See how chief knowledge officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief knowledge officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.07% | 6.74% | 9.69% | 7.71% |
| 2011 | 74.27% | 6.24% | 9.56% | 7.68% |
| 2012 | 73.02% | 7.10% | 10.18% | 7.65% |
| 2013 | 72.45% | 6.88% | 10.69% | 7.87% |
| 2014 | 71.95% | 6.41% | 11.11% | 8.42% |
| 2015 | 71.22% | 6.98% | 11.34% | 8.22% |
| 2016 | 71.52% | 6.86% | 11.53% | 7.99% |
| 2017 | 70.43% | 6.58% | 12.49% | 8.09% |
| 2018 | 70.79% | 6.09% | 12.22% | 8.50% |
| 2019 | 70.46% | 5.88% | 11.95% | 9.05% |
| 2020 | 67.46% | 6.26% | 12.01% | 9.27% |
| 2021 | 65.52% | 6.54% | 12.73% | 9.82% |
Chief knowledge officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chief knowledge officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown chief knowledge officers have the lowest average salary at $101,202.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,202 |
| White | $107,583 |
| Black or African American | $102,673 |
| Asian | $124,206 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $104,969 |
Average chief knowledge officer age
See how the average age of chief knowledge officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief knowledge officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 48.5 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 49 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Chief knowledge officer age breakdown
The average age of chief knowledge officers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the chief knowledge officer population.
Chief knowledge officer age breakdown
| Chief Knowledge Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Chief knowledge officer educational attainment
The most common degree for chief knowledge officers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of chief knowledge officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Chief knowledge officers by degree level
| Chief knowledge officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Chief knowledge officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief knowledge officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $130,727 annually. With a Master's degree, chief knowledge officers earn a median annual income of $126,886 compared to $115,475 for chief knowledge officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $126,886 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $115,475 |
| Doctorate Degree | $130,727 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,810 |
Chief knowledge officer employment statistics
Most chief knowledge officers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where chief knowledge officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief knowledge officers work.
Chief knowledge officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Chief knowledge officer jobs by company type
Employees with the chief knowledge officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief knowledge officers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Chief knowledge officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 9% |
Chief knowledge officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief knowledge officers are professional, education and technology.
Chief knowledge officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Education | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Chief knowledge officer turnover and employment statistics
Chief knowledge officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief knowledge officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief knowledge officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief knowledge officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 3.07% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.68% |
| 2015 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 2.64% |
Average chief knowledge officer tenure
The average chief knowledge officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 145 chief knowledge officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief knowledge officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Chief knowledge officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief knowledge officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director | 4.78% | 52,849 |
| Airport Operations Specialist | 5.19% | 63,594 |
| Branch Banker | 10.51% | 25,853 |
| Chief Knowledge Officer | 11.01% | - |
| Senior Manager, Procurement | 11.39% | 36,873 |
| Apprenticeship Consultant | 17.60% | 13,736 |
| Affirmative Action Officer | 17.78% | 56,296 |
Similar chief knowledge officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director | 4.78% | 52,849 |
| Airport Operations Specialist | 5.19% | 63,594 |
| Branch Banker | 10.51% | 25,853 |
| Senior Manager, Procurement | 11.39% | 36,873 |
| Apprenticeship Consultant | 17.60% | 13,736 |
| Affirmative Action Officer | 17.78% | 56,296 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief knowledge officers
The most common foreign language among chief knowledge officers is Spanish at 37.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.7% and German is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 37.3%
- French, 13.7%
- German, 7.8%
- Chinese, 3.9%
- Mandarin, 3.9%
- Other, 33.4%
Chief knowledge officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.3% |
| French | 13.7% |
| German | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| Mandarin | 3.9% |
| Other | 33.4% |
