Chief product officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief product officer gender statistics
28.6% of chief product officers are women and 71.4% of chief product officers are men.
- Male, 71.4%
- Female, 28.6%
Chief product officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.4% |
| Female | 28.6% |
Chief product officer gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$125,937
Female income
$109,903
Chief product officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief product officer positions over time. Currently, 28.6% of chief product officers are female.
Chief product officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.02% | 21.98% |
| 2011 | 77.83% | 22.17% |
| 2012 | 77.19% | 22.81% |
| 2013 | 75.96% | 24.04% |
| 2014 | 75.46% | 24.54% |
| 2015 | 75.21% | 24.79% |
| 2016 | 74.65% | 25.35% |
| 2017 | 74.99% | 25.01% |
| 2018 | 74.84% | 25.16% |
| 2019 | 72.43% | 27.57% |
| 2020 | 71.42% | 28.58% |
| 2021 | 71.43% | 28.57% |
Chief product officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief product officers 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 Product Officer | 71% | 29% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Chief product officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief product officers is White, which makes up 76.8% of all chief product officers. Comparatively, 7.6% of chief product officers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of chief product officers are Asian.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Chief product officer race
| Chief product officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Chief product officer race and ethnicity over time
See how chief product officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief product officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.31% | 3.28% | 5.62% | 6.03% |
| 2011 | 83.50% | 3.67% | 5.24% | 5.63% |
| 2012 | 82.74% | 3.60% | 5.79% | 6.10% |
| 2013 | 83.00% | 3.41% | 5.89% | 5.83% |
| 2014 | 83.03% | 3.54% | 5.53% | 6.16% |
| 2015 | 82.98% | 3.41% | 5.51% | 6.16% |
| 2016 | 82.63% | 3.31% | 6.08% | 5.99% |
| 2017 | 81.27% | 3.47% | 6.61% | 6.57% |
| 2018 | 80.77% | 3.31% | 6.82% | 6.87% |
| 2019 | 81.90% | 3.02% | 6.55% | 6.64% |
| 2020 | 78.52% | 3.50% | 7.02% | 6.96% |
| 2021 | 76.77% | 3.67% | 7.47% | 7.56% |
Chief product officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white chief product officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chief product officers have the lowest average salary at $120,986.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $123,669 |
| White | $130,483 |
| Black or African American | $120,986 |
| Asian | $129,310 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $125,483 |
Average chief product officer age
See how the average age of chief product officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief product officer 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 product officer age breakdown
The average age of chief product officers is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the chief product officer population.
Chief product officer age breakdown
| Chief Product Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Chief product officer educational attainment
The most common degree for chief product officers is bachelor's degree, with 48% of chief product officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Chief product officers by degree level
| Chief product officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Chief product officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief product officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $158,296 annually. With a Doctorate degree, chief product officers earn a median annual income of $158,269 compared to $143,052 for chief product officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $158,296 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $143,052 |
| Doctorate Degree | $158,269 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $106,005 |
Chief product officer employment statistics
Most chief product officers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where chief product officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief product officers work.
Chief product officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Chief product officer jobs by company type
Employees with the chief product officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief product officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chief product officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 3% |
Chief product officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief product officers are technology, professional and finance.
Chief product officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Start-up | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Chief product officer turnover and employment statistics
Chief product officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief product officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief product officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief product 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% |
Average chief product officer tenure
The average chief product officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,764 chief product officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief product officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Chief product officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief product 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Director | 7.93% | 65,496 |
| Supply Chain Management Internship | 8.41% | 127,737 |
| Major Account Manager | 9.38% | 164,210 |
| Newspaper Manager | 9.63% | 172,420 |
| Chief Product Officer | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resources Administration Manager | 13.02% | 47,008 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar chief product officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Director | 7.93% | 65,496 |
| Supply Chain Management Internship | 8.41% | 127,737 |
| Major Account Manager | 9.38% | 164,210 |
| Newspaper Manager | 9.63% | 172,420 |
| Human Resources Administration Manager | 13.02% | 47,008 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief product officers
The most common foreign language among chief product officers is Spanish at 53.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.3% and French is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 53.7%
- Portuguese, 7.3%
- French, 7.3%
- Italian, 4.9%
- Mandarin, 4.9%
- Other, 21.9%
Chief product officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.7% |
| Portuguese | 7.3% |
| French | 7.3% |
| Italian | 4.9% |
| Mandarin | 4.9% |
| Other | 21.9% |
