City comptroller demographics and statistics in the US
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City comptroller gender statistics
34.6% of city comptrollers are women and 65.4% of city comptrollers are men.
- Male, 65.4%
- Female, 34.6%
City comptroller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.4% |
| Female | 34.6% |
City comptroller gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,924
Female income
$69,836
City comptroller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city comptroller positions over time. Currently, 34.6% of city comptrollers are female.
City comptroller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.50% | 32.50% |
| 2011 | 67.49% | 32.51% |
| 2012 | 68.69% | 31.31% |
| 2013 | 66.94% | 33.06% |
| 2014 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
| 2015 | 67.81% | 32.19% |
| 2016 | 67.62% | 32.38% |
| 2017 | 68.95% | 31.05% |
| 2018 | 66.59% | 33.41% |
| 2019 | 65.15% | 34.85% |
| 2020 | 65.70% | 34.30% |
| 2021 | 65.38% | 34.62% |
City comptroller related jobs gender ratio
We compared city comptrollers 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% |
| City Comptroller | 65% | 35% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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City comptroller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city comptrollers is White, which makes up 71.9% of all city comptrollers. Comparatively, 10.2% of city comptrollers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of city comptrollers are Asian.
- White, 71.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
City comptroller race
| City comptroller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
City comptroller race and ethnicity over time
See how city comptroller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City comptroller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.50% | 6.17% | 5.76% | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 78.11% | 6.29% | 5.94% | 7.86% |
| 2012 | 77.44% | 6.41% | 6.27% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 76.24% | 6.46% | 7.00% | 8.40% |
| 2014 | 76.34% | 6.08% | 6.73% | 9.23% |
| 2015 | 76.19% | 6.15% | 6.81% | 9.01% |
| 2016 | 76.13% | 5.89% | 7.15% | 8.94% |
| 2017 | 75.40% | 5.91% | 7.28% | 9.33% |
| 2018 | 75.66% | 5.49% | 7.41% | 9.54% |
| 2019 | 75.84% | 5.33% | 7.42% | 9.56% |
| 2020 | 73.77% | 5.19% | 7.58% | 9.72% |
| 2021 | 71.93% | 5.69% | 7.85% | 10.17% |
City comptroller wage gap by race
According to our data, asian city comptrollers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american city comptrollers have the lowest average salary at $71,727.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,473 |
| White | $75,443 |
| Black or African American | $71,727 |
| Asian | $78,242 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,887 |
Average city comptroller age
See how the average age of city comptrollers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
City comptroller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
City comptroller age breakdown
The average age of city comptrollers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the city comptroller population.
City comptroller age breakdown
| City Comptroller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
City comptroller educational attainment
The most common degree for city comptrollers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of city comptrollers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 25%
- License, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
City comptrollers by degree level
| City comptroller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 25% |
| License | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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City comptroller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, city comptrollers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $90,435 annually. With a Master's degree, city comptrollers earn a median annual income of $87,014 compared to $78,322 for city comptrollers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,014 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,284 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,322 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,435 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,277 |
City comptroller turnover and employment statistics
City comptroller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city comptrollers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City comptroller unemployment rate by year
| Year | City comptroller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.13% |
| 2011 | 4.53% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 2.76% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 1.89% |
| 2019 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 2.20% |
| 2021 | 2.52% |
Average city comptroller tenure
The average city comptroller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 city comptrollers resumes in Zippia's database.
City comptroller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
City comptroller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city comptrollers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Manager | 4.78% | 112,946 |
| Logistics Solution Manager | 5.19% | 24,584 |
| City Comptroller | 10.51% | - |
| Vice President Technology Services | 11.01% | 143,077 |
| Materials Planning Manager | 11.39% | 32,967 |
| Professional Development Manager | 17.60% | 114,553 |
| Manager, Recruitment Operations | 17.78% | 89,359 |
Similar city comptroller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Manager | 4.78% | 112,946 |
| Logistics Solution Manager | 5.19% | 24,584 |
| Vice President Technology Services | 11.01% | 143,077 |
| Materials Planning Manager | 11.39% | 32,967 |
| Professional Development Manager | 17.60% | 114,553 |
| Manager, Recruitment Operations | 17.78% | 89,359 |
Foreign languages spoken by city comptrollers
- Hebrew, 50.0%
- Italian, 50.0%
City comptroller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hebrew | 50.0% |
| Italian | 50.0% |