Chief science officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief science officer gender statistics
26.3% of chief science officers are women and 73.7% of chief science officers are men.
- Male, 73.7%
- Female, 26.3%
Chief science officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.7% |
| Female | 26.3% |
Chief science officer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$123,754
Female income
$114,630
Chief science officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief science officer positions over time. Currently, 26.3% of chief science officers are female.
Chief science officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.39% | 29.61% |
| 2011 | 71.23% | 28.77% |
| 2012 | 73.10% | 26.90% |
| 2013 | 73.89% | 26.11% |
| 2014 | 73.00% | 27.00% |
| 2015 | 74.09% | 25.91% |
| 2016 | 73.58% | 26.42% |
| 2017 | 73.10% | 26.90% |
| 2018 | 72.86% | 27.14% |
| 2019 | 72.85% | 27.15% |
| 2020 | 75.08% | 24.92% |
| 2021 | 73.73% | 26.27% |
Chief science officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief science 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 Science Officer | 74% | 26% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Chief science officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief science officers is White, which makes up 65.4% of all chief science officers. Comparatively, 12.8% of chief science officers are Asian and 9.9% of chief science officers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.4%
- Asian, 12.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Chief science officer race
| Chief science officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Asian | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Chief science officer race and ethnicity over time
See how chief science officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief science officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.90% | 6.79% | 9.74% | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 74.10% | 6.28% | 9.61% | 7.75% |
| 2012 | 72.85% | 7.14% | 10.23% | 7.72% |
| 2013 | 72.28% | 6.93% | 10.74% | 7.93% |
| 2014 | 71.78% | 6.46% | 11.16% | 8.49% |
| 2015 | 71.05% | 7.02% | 11.39% | 8.28% |
| 2016 | 71.35% | 6.90% | 11.58% | 8.06% |
| 2017 | 70.26% | 6.62% | 12.54% | 8.16% |
| 2018 | 70.62% | 6.13% | 12.27% | 8.57% |
| 2019 | 70.29% | 5.93% | 12.01% | 9.12% |
| 2020 | 67.29% | 6.31% | 12.06% | 9.34% |
| 2021 | 65.35% | 6.59% | 12.78% | 9.89% |
Chief science officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chief science officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown chief science officers have the lowest average salary at $117,353.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $117,353 |
| White | $123,521 |
| Black or African American | $118,781 |
| Asian | $139,324 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $121,002 |
Average chief science officer age
See how the average age of chief science officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief science 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 science officer age breakdown
The average age of chief science officers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the chief science officer population.
Chief science officer age breakdown
| Chief Science Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Chief science officer educational attainment
The most common degree for chief science officers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of chief science officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 16%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Chief science officers by degree level
| Chief science officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 16% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Chief science officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief science officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $145,427 annually. With a Master's degree, chief science officers earn a median annual income of $141,838 compared to $131,070 for chief science officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $141,838 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $131,070 |
| Doctorate Degree | $145,427 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $105,188 |
Chief science officer employment statistics
Most chief science officers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where chief science officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief science officers work.
Chief science officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 40% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Chief science officer jobs by company type
Employees with the chief science officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief science officers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Chief science officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 15% |
Chief science officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief science officers are education, health care and government.
Chief science officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Government | 13% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Start-up | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Chief science officer turnover and employment statistics
Chief science officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief science officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief science officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief science 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 science officer tenure
The average chief science officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,272 chief science officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief science officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Chief science officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | 4.78% | 13,167 |
| Division Roadmaster | 5.19% | 1,241 |
| Fixed Income Manager | 10.51% | 39,734 |
| Chief Science Officer | 11.01% | - |
| Material Lister | 11.39% | 18,845 |
| Director Of Training | 17.60% | 35,497 |
| Talent Manager | 17.78% | 22,473 |
Similar chief science officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | 4.78% | 13,167 |
| Division Roadmaster | 5.19% | 1,241 |
| Fixed Income Manager | 10.51% | 39,734 |
| Material Lister | 11.39% | 18,845 |
| Director Of Training | 17.60% | 35,497 |
| Talent Manager | 17.78% | 22,473 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief science officers
The most common foreign language among chief science officers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and Igbo is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- German, 14.3%
- Igbo, 14.3%
- Yoruba, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Chief science officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Igbo | 14.3% |
| Yoruba | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |
