Cost controller demographics and statistics in the US
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Cost controller gender statistics
36.8% of cost controllers are women and 63.2% of cost controllers are men.
- Male, 63.2%
- Female, 36.8%
Cost controller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.2% |
| Female | 36.8% |
Cost controller gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,617
Female income
$71,237
Cost controller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cost controller positions over time. Currently, 36.8% of cost controllers are female.
Cost controller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.37% | 38.63% |
| 2011 | 61.60% | 38.40% |
| 2012 | 61.60% | 38.40% |
| 2013 | 61.32% | 38.68% |
| 2014 | 60.75% | 39.25% |
| 2015 | 59.29% | 40.71% |
| 2016 | 60.24% | 39.76% |
| 2017 | 60.67% | 39.33% |
| 2018 | 61.32% | 38.68% |
| 2019 | 61.98% | 38.02% |
| 2020 | 62.11% | 37.89% |
| 2021 | 63.19% | 36.81% |
Cost controller related jobs gender ratio
We compared cost controllers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Cost Controller | 63% | 37% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Cost controller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cost controllers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all cost controllers. Comparatively, 13.4% of cost controllers are Asian and 11.2% of cost controllers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.2%
- Asian, 13.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Cost controller race
| Cost controller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Asian | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Cost controller race and ethnicity over time
See how cost controller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cost controller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.42% | 9.70% | 10.66% | 9.38% |
| 2011 | 68.65% | 9.79% | 10.35% | 9.38% |
| 2012 | 68.28% | 9.48% | 10.55% | 9.81% |
| 2013 | 67.57% | 9.64% | 11.12% | 9.78% |
| 2014 | 67.62% | 9.58% | 10.88% | 9.78% |
| 2015 | 66.86% | 9.95% | 10.73% | 10.30% |
| 2016 | 67.08% | 9.66% | 10.87% | 10.29% |
| 2017 | 66.65% | 9.35% | 11.31% | 10.48% |
| 2018 | 66.28% | 9.30% | 11.09% | 11.04% |
| 2019 | 65.70% | 9.13% | 12.27% | 10.93% |
| 2020 | 64.71% | 8.85% | 12.33% | 10.41% |
| 2021 | 62.17% | 8.84% | 13.38% | 11.18% |
Cost controller wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cost controllers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino cost controllers have the lowest average salary at $74,872.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,598 |
| White | $77,224 |
| Black or African American | $75,417 |
| Asian | $80,088 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,872 |
Average cost controller age
See how the average age of cost controllers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cost controller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 38 | 41 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 41 |
| White | 40 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 41 |
Cost controller age breakdown
The average age of cost controllers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the cost controller population.
Cost controller age breakdown
| Cost Controller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Cost controller educational attainment
The most common degree for cost controllers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of cost controllers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Cost controllers by degree level
| Cost controller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Cost controller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cost controllers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $91,674 annually. With a Master's degree, cost controllers earn a median annual income of $88,696 compared to $79,240 for cost controllers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,696 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,240 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,674 |
Cost controller employment statistics
Most cost controllers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where cost controllers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cost controllers work.
Cost controller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Cost controller jobs by company type
Employees with the cost controller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cost controllers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cost controller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 1% |
Cost controller jobs by industry
The most common industries for cost controllers are energy, hospitality and manufacturing.
Cost controller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Cost controller turnover and employment statistics
Cost controller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cost controllers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cost controller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cost controller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.20% |
| 2011 | 4.43% |
| 2012 | 3.54% |
| 2013 | 3.25% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 2.48% |
| 2021 | 2.71% |
Average cost controller tenure
The average cost controller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 946 cost controllers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cost controller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Cost controller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cost 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Underwriter | 4.38% | 9,680 |
| Equity Research Analyst | 7.33% | 85,974 |
| Cost Controller | 7.40% | - |
| Tax Preparation Assistant | 7.56% | 26,792 |
| Tax Compliance Representative | 7.65% | 45,838 |
| Budget Assistant | 12.94% | 895 |
| Check Examiner | 19.38% | 2,208 |
Similar cost controller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Underwriter | 4.38% | 9,680 |
| Equity Research Analyst | 7.33% | 85,974 |
| Tax Preparation Assistant | 7.56% | 26,792 |
| Tax Compliance Representative | 7.65% | 45,838 |
| Budget Assistant | 12.94% | 895 |
| Check Examiner | 19.38% | 2,208 |
Foreign languages spoken by cost controllers
The most common foreign language among cost controllers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.8% and French is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- German, 8.8%
- French, 8.8%
- Arabic, 8.8%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Other, 35.0%
Cost controller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| German | 8.8% |
| French | 8.8% |
| Arabic | 8.8% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Other | 35.0% |
