Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for Chief Technology Officers in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 23,885 Chief Technology Officers currently employed in the United States.
- 8.4% of all Chief Technology Officers are women, while 91.6% are men.
- The average age of an employed Chief Technology Officer is 52 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of Chief Technology Officers is White (81.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.0%) and Asian (6.8%).
- The majority of Chief Technology Officers are located in NY, New York and DC, Washington.
- Chief Technology Officers are most in-demand in Boston, MA.
- Chief Technology Officers are paid an average annual salary of $154,085.
- The Manufacturing industry is the highest-paying for Chief Technology Officers.
- Seattle, WA pays an annual average wage of $220,449, the highest in the US.
- Chief Technology Officers average starting salary is $98,000.
- In 2021, women earned 91% of what men earned.
- The top 10% of highest-paid Chief Technology Officers earn as much as $240,000 or more.
- 12% of all Chief Technology Officers are LGBT.
- New Jersey is the best state for Chief Technology Officers to live.
- Chief Technology Officers are more likely to work at Private companies in comparison to Public companies.
Chief Technology Officer Statistics By Gender
Among Chief Technology Officers, 8.4% of them are women compared to 91.6% which are men.
- Male, 91.6%
- Female, 8.4%
Chief Technology Officers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.6% |
| Female | 8.4% |
Gender Pay Gap For Chief Technology Officer
Women Earn 91ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Chief Technology Officer Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the Chief Technology Officer position over time.
Chief Technology Officer Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.57% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2012 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
| 2013 | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 2014 | 91.52% | 8.48% |
| 2015 | 91.42% | 8.58% |
| 2016 | 91.18% | 8.82% |
| 2017 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2018 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2019 | 90.22% | 9.78% |
Chief Technology Officer Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, District Commercial Superintendent and Street Superintendent have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Chief Technology Officer | 92% | 8% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
Chief Technology Officer Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among Chief Technology Officers is White, which makes up 81.2% of all Chief Technology Officers. Comparatively, there are 7.0% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 6.8% of the Asian ethnicity.
- White, 81.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.0%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- Unknown, 1.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Chief Technology Officer Race
| Chief Technology Officer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Unknown | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Chief Technology Officer Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among Chief Technology Officers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Chief Technology Officer Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.57% | 3.41% | 5.89% | 6.35% |
| 2011 | 82.76% | 3.80% | 5.51% | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 82.00% | 3.73% | 6.06% | 6.42% |
| 2013 | 82.26% | 3.54% | 6.16% | 6.16% |
| 2014 | 82.29% | 3.67% | 5.80% | 6.48% |
| 2015 | 82.23% | 3.54% | 5.78% | 6.48% |
| 2016 | 81.89% | 3.44% | 6.35% | 6.31% |
| 2017 | 80.53% | 3.60% | 6.88% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 80.03% | 3.44% | 7.09% | 7.19% |
| 2019 | 81.16% | 3.15% | 6.82% | 6.96% |
Chief Technology Officer Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $153,632 |
| White | $158,179 |
| Black or African American | $152,761 |
| Asian | $154,077 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $152,683 |
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Average Age of a Chief Technology Officer
We determined the average age of Chief Technology Officers based on ethnicity and gender.
Chief Technology Officer Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 52 | 51 |
| Unknown | 50 | 47 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 49 |
| White | 54 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 53 |
Chief Technology Officer Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of Chief Technology Officer employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of Chief Technology Officers is 40+ years old, which represents 90% of the population.
Chief Technology Officer Age
| Chief Technology Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 20-30 years | 0% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 40+ years | 90% |
Types of Chief Technology Officer Degree Levels
The most common degree for Chief Technology Officers is Bachelor's Degree 64% of Chief Technology Officers earn that degree. A close second is Master's Degree with 21% and rounding it off is Associate Degree with 7%.
- Bachelors, 64%
- Masters, 21%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Chief Technology Officers By Education
| Chief Technology Officer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 64% |
| Masters | 21% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Chief Technology Officer Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $173,996 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $161,266 |
| Doctorate Degree | $177,551 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $131,107 |
Chief Technology Officer Employment Statistics
This section highlights the information we gathered about the types of businesses and industries that employ Chief Technology Officers. We found that the most common company type is Private. In addition, the industry that employs the most Chief Technology Officers is the Technology industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire Chief Technology Officers.
Chief Technology Officer Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
The Types Of Companies Chief Technology Officer Work In
Employees with the Chief Technology Officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most Chief Technology Officers prefer to work at Private companies over Public companies.
Chief Technology Officer Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 4% |
Top Industries Hiring Chief Technology Officers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ Chief Technology Officers. Those industries include Technology, Finance and Telecommunication.
Chief Technology Officer Jobs By Industry
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Start-up | 11% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Chief Technology Officer Turnover And Employment Statistics
Chief Technology Officer Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of Chief Technology Officers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Chief Technology Officer Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Chief Technology 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% |
The Average Number of Years That Chief Technology Officer Stay in a Job
By looking over 8,676 Chief Technology Officers resumes, we figured out that the average Chief Technology Officer enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 33%.
Chief Technology Officer Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Chief Technology Officers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to Chief Technology Officers.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | 7.93% | 15,056 |
| Project Officer | 8.41% | 155,196 |
| Account Development Manager | 9.38% | 246,124 |
| Vice President, Marketing And Operations | 9.63% | 188,859 |
| Chief Technology Officer | 11.63% | |
| Human Resources Business Partner | 13.02% | 105,896 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 5,296 |
Chief Technology Officer LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | 7.93% | 15,056 |
| Project Officer | 8.41% | 155,196 |
| Account Development Manager | 9.38% | 246,124 |
| Vice President, Marketing And Operations | 9.63% | 188,859 |
| Human Resources Business Partner | 13.02% | 105,896 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 5,296 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Chief Technology Officers
The most common foreign language among Chief Technology Officers is Spanish at 27.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 27.4%
- French, 9.6%
- Chinese, 8.6%
- German, 8.1%
- Japanese, 8.1%
- Other, 38.2%
Chief Technology Officer Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.4% |
| French | 9.6% |
| Chinese | 8.6% |
| German | 8.1% |
| Japanese | 8.1% |
| Other | 38.2% |
