City controller demographics and statistics in the US
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City controller gender statistics
41.2% of city controllers are women and 58.8% of city controllers are men.
- Male, 58.8%
- Female, 41.2%
City controller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.8% |
| Female | 41.2% |
City controller gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$116,272
Female income
$103,695
City controller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city controller positions over time. Currently, 41.2% of city controllers are female.
City controller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.10% | 38.90% |
| 2011 | 61.09% | 38.91% |
| 2012 | 62.40% | 37.60% |
| 2013 | 60.49% | 39.51% |
| 2014 | 61.18% | 38.82% |
| 2015 | 61.43% | 38.57% |
| 2016 | 61.23% | 38.77% |
| 2017 | 62.68% | 37.32% |
| 2018 | 60.12% | 39.88% |
| 2019 | 58.57% | 41.43% |
| 2020 | 59.16% | 40.84% |
| 2021 | 58.82% | 41.18% |
City controller related jobs gender ratio
We compared city controllers 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 Controller | 59% | 41% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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City controller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city controllers is White, which makes up 65.6% of all city controllers. Comparatively, 13.6% of city controllers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of city controllers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
City controller race
| City controller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
City controller race and ethnicity over time
See how city controller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City controller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.17% | 8.91% | 5.83% | 11.41% |
| 2011 | 71.78% | 9.03% | 6.02% | 11.25% |
| 2012 | 71.11% | 9.15% | 6.35% | 11.47% |
| 2013 | 69.91% | 9.20% | 7.07% | 11.79% |
| 2014 | 70.01% | 8.82% | 6.80% | 12.62% |
| 2015 | 69.87% | 8.89% | 6.88% | 12.40% |
| 2016 | 69.80% | 8.63% | 7.22% | 12.33% |
| 2017 | 69.07% | 8.65% | 7.35% | 12.72% |
| 2018 | 69.33% | 8.23% | 7.48% | 12.93% |
| 2019 | 69.52% | 8.07% | 7.50% | 12.95% |
| 2020 | 67.44% | 7.93% | 7.65% | 13.10% |
| 2021 | 65.60% | 8.43% | 7.93% | 13.56% |
City controller wage gap by race
According to our data, asian city controllers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american city controllers have the lowest average salary at $108,304.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $117,663 |
| White | $117,586 |
| Black or African American | $108,304 |
| Asian | $124,772 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $113,665 |
Average city controller age
See how the average age of city controllers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
City controller 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 controller age breakdown
The average age of city controllers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the city controller population.
City controller age breakdown
| City Controller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
City controller educational attainment
The most common degree for city controllers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of city controllers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
City controllers by degree level
| City controller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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City controller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, city controllers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $157,945 annually. With a Master's degree, city controllers earn a median annual income of $148,334 compared to $124,979 for city controllers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $148,334 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $95,246 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $124,979 |
| Doctorate Degree | $157,945 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $95,231 |
City controller employment statistics
Most city controllers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where city controllers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city controllers work.
City controller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
City controller jobs by company type
Employees with the city controller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most city controllers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
City controller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 32% |
City controller jobs by industry
The most common industries for city controllers are government, hospitality and transportation.
City controller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 28% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
City controller turnover and employment statistics
City controller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city controllers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City controller unemployment rate by year
| Year | City controller 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 controller tenure
The average city controller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 75 city controllers resumes in Zippia's database.
City controller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
City controller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city controllers 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 Director | 4.78% | 52,849 |
| Port Traffic Manager | 5.19% | 3,737 |
| City Controller | 10.51% | - |
| Service Desk Manager | 11.01% | 69,990 |
| Director Of Purchasing | 11.39% | 17,847 |
| Manager & Instructor | 17.60% | 30,805 |
| Senior Manager-Recruitment | 17.78% | 43,108 |
Similar city controller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director | 4.78% | 52,849 |
| Port Traffic Manager | 5.19% | 3,737 |
| Service Desk Manager | 11.01% | 69,990 |
| Director Of Purchasing | 11.39% | 17,847 |
| Manager & Instructor | 17.60% | 30,805 |
| Senior Manager-Recruitment | 17.78% | 43,108 |
Foreign languages spoken by city controllers
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
City controller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |