Chief scientific officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief scientific officer gender statistics
24.5% of chief scientific officers are women and 75.5% of chief scientific officers are men.
- Male, 75.5%
- Female, 24.5%
Chief scientific officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.5% |
| Female | 24.5% |
Chief scientific officer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,726
Female income
$85,065
Chief scientific officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief scientific officer positions over time. Currently, 24.5% of chief scientific officers are female.
Chief scientific officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.43% | 18.57% |
| 2011 | 81.26% | 18.74% |
| 2012 | 80.70% | 19.30% |
| 2013 | 79.61% | 20.39% |
| 2014 | 79.16% | 20.84% |
| 2015 | 78.94% | 21.06% |
| 2016 | 78.44% | 21.56% |
| 2017 | 78.74% | 21.26% |
| 2018 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2019 | 76.45% | 23.55% |
| 2020 | 75.53% | 24.47% |
| 2021 | 75.54% | 24.46% |
Chief scientific officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief scientific 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 Scientific Officer | 76% | 24% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Chief scientific officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief scientific officers is White, which makes up 76.5% of all chief scientific officers. Comparatively, 7.7% of chief scientific officers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of chief scientific officers are Asian.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Chief scientific officer race
| Chief scientific officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Chief scientific officer race and ethnicity over time
See how chief scientific officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief scientific officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.99% | 3.33% | 5.73% | 6.16% |
| 2011 | 83.19% | 3.73% | 5.36% | 5.77% |
| 2012 | 82.43% | 3.66% | 5.90% | 6.23% |
| 2013 | 82.68% | 3.46% | 6.01% | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 82.71% | 3.59% | 5.64% | 6.30% |
| 2015 | 82.66% | 3.46% | 5.63% | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 82.31% | 3.37% | 6.20% | 6.13% |
| 2017 | 80.96% | 3.53% | 6.73% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 80.46% | 3.37% | 6.93% | 7.01% |
| 2019 | 81.59% | 3.07% | 6.67% | 6.78% |
| 2020 | 78.20% | 3.56% | 7.13% | 7.09% |
| 2021 | 76.46% | 3.72% | 7.59% | 7.69% |
Chief scientific officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white chief scientific officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chief scientific officers have the lowest average salary at $93,135.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,082 |
| White | $100,017 |
| Black or African American | $93,135 |
| Asian | $99,168 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,397 |
Average chief scientific officer age
See how the average age of chief scientific officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief scientific 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 scientific officer age breakdown
The average age of chief scientific officers is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the chief scientific officer population.
Chief scientific officer age breakdown
| Chief Scientific Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Chief scientific officer educational attainment
The most common degree for chief scientific officers is bachelor's degree, with 48% of chief scientific officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 25% and doctoral degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Doctorate, 25%
- Master's, 22%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Chief scientific officers by degree level
| Chief scientific officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Doctorate | 25% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Chief scientific officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief scientific officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $120,016 annually. With a Doctorate degree, chief scientific officers earn a median annual income of $119,996 compared to $109,081 for chief scientific officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $120,016 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $109,081 |
| Doctorate Degree | $119,996 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $82,215 |
Chief scientific officer employment statistics
Most chief scientific officers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where chief scientific officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief scientific officers work.
Chief scientific officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Chief scientific officer jobs by company type
Employees with the chief scientific officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief scientific officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chief scientific officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 4% |
Chief scientific officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief scientific officers are health care, professional and technology.
Chief scientific officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 18% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Chief scientific officer turnover and employment statistics
Chief scientific officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief scientific officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief scientific officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief scientific 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 scientific officer tenure
The average chief scientific officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 525 chief scientific officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief scientific officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Chief scientific officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief scientific 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 | 7.93% | 13,167 |
| Membership Coordinator | 8.41% | 17,269 |
| Account Development Manager | 9.38% | 214,004 |
| Assistant Store Manager Of Sales | 9.63% | 384,293 |
| Chief Scientific Officer | 11.54% | - |
| Staffing Manager | 13.02% | 17,860 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Similar chief scientific officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | 7.93% | 13,167 |
| Membership Coordinator | 8.41% | 17,269 |
| Account Development Manager | 9.38% | 214,004 |
| Assistant Store Manager Of Sales | 9.63% | 384,293 |
| Staffing Manager | 13.02% | 17,860 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief scientific officers
The most common foreign language among chief scientific officers is German at 17.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.8% and French is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- German, 17.6%
- Chinese, 11.8%
- French, 11.8%
- Bengali, 11.8%
- Urdu, 11.8%
- Other, 35.2%
Chief scientific officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 17.6% |
| Chinese | 11.8% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Bengali | 11.8% |
| Urdu | 11.8% |
| Other | 35.2% |
