Chief of planning demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief of planning gender statistics
13.4% of chiefs of planning are women and 86.6% of chiefs of planning are men.
- Male, 86.6%
- Female, 13.4%
Chief of planning gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.6% |
| Female | 13.4% |
Chief of planning gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$113,622
Female income
$99,985
Chief of planning gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief of planning positions over time. Currently, 13.4% of chiefs of planning are female.
Chief of planning gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.15% | 9.85% |
| 2011 | 90.05% | 9.95% |
| 2012 | 89.72% | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 89.07% | 10.93% |
| 2014 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2015 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
| 2016 | 88.36% | 11.64% |
| 2017 | 88.55% | 11.45% |
| 2018 | 88.47% | 11.53% |
| 2019 | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 2020 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2021 | 86.57% | 13.43% |
Chief of planning related jobs gender ratio
We compared chiefs of planning with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Chief Of Planning | 87% | 13% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Chief of planning demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chiefs of planning is White, which makes up 76.2% of all chiefs of planning. Comparatively, 7.8% of chiefs of planning are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of chiefs of planning are Asian.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Chief of planning race
| Chief of planning race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Chief of planning race and ethnicity over time
See how chief of planning racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief of planning race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.76% | 3.37% | 5.82% | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 82.95% | 3.77% | 5.44% | 5.87% |
| 2012 | 82.19% | 3.70% | 5.99% | 6.34% |
| 2013 | 82.45% | 3.51% | 6.09% | 6.07% |
| 2014 | 82.47% | 3.64% | 5.73% | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 82.42% | 3.50% | 5.71% | 6.40% |
| 2016 | 82.08% | 3.41% | 6.28% | 6.23% |
| 2017 | 80.72% | 3.57% | 6.82% | 6.81% |
| 2018 | 80.22% | 3.41% | 7.02% | 7.11% |
| 2019 | 81.35% | 3.12% | 6.76% | 6.88% |
| 2020 | 77.96% | 3.60% | 7.22% | 7.20% |
| 2021 | 76.22% | 3.77% | 7.68% | 7.80% |
Chief of planning wage gap by race
According to our data, white chiefs of planning have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chiefs of planning have the lowest average salary at $109,422.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $111,700 |
| White | $117,468 |
| Black or African American | $109,422 |
| Asian | $116,476 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $113,237 |
Average chief of planning age
See how the average age of chiefs of planning varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief of planning age by race and gender
| 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 of planning age breakdown
The average age of chiefs of planning is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the chief of planning population.
Chief of planning age breakdown
| Chief Of Planning Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Chief of planning educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 28%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Chiefs of planning by degree level
| Chief of planning degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Chief of planning wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chiefs of planning with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $140,834 annually. With a Doctorate degree, chiefs of planning earn a median annual income of $140,811 compared to $128,061 for chiefs of planning with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $140,834 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $128,061 |
| Doctorate Degree | $140,811 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $96,651 |
Chief of planning employment statistics
Most chiefs of planning work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where chiefs of planning work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chiefs of planning work.
Chief of planning jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Chief of planning jobs by company type
Employees with the chief of planning job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chiefs of planning prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Chief of planning jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 33% |
Chief of planning jobs by industry
The most common industries for chiefs of planning are government, education and professional.
Chief of planning industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Chief of planning turnover and employment statistics
Chief of planning unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chiefs of planning between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief of planning unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief of planning 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% |
Average chief of planning tenure
The average chief of planning stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,101 chiefs of planning resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief of planning tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 51% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Chief of planning LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chiefs of planning 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 Office Manager | 7.93% | 102,287 |
| Project Director | 8.41% | 116,968 |
| General Sales Manager | 9.38% | 196,210 |
| Airborne Operations Manager | 9.63% | 217,337 |
| Chief Of Planning | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resource Advisor | 13.02% | 84,607 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Similar chief of planning jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 7.93% | 102,287 |
| Project Director | 8.41% | 116,968 |
| General Sales Manager | 9.38% | 196,210 |
| Airborne Operations Manager | 9.63% | 217,337 |
| Human Resource Advisor | 13.02% | 84,607 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Foreign languages spoken by chiefs of planning
The most common foreign language among chiefs of planning is Spanish at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 13.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 9.6%.
- Spanish, 30.8%
- German, 13.5%
- Russian, 9.6%
- French, 7.7%
- Korean, 7.7%
- Other, 30.7%
Chief of planning languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.8% |
| German | 13.5% |
| Russian | 9.6% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Korean | 7.7% |
| Other | 30.7% |
