Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for owners 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 770,973 owners currently employed in the United States.
- 36.9% of all owners are women, while 63.1% are men.
- The average age of an employed owner is 51 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of owners is White (76.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.6%), Asian (7.5%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- Owners are most in-demand in Chicago, IL.
- New York, NY pays an annual average wage of $134,539, the highest in the US.
- In 2021, women earned 91% of what men earned.
- West Virginia is the best state for owners to live.
- Owners are 85% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
Owner Statistics By Gender
36.9% of owners are women and 63.1% of owners are men.
- Male, 63.1%
- Female, 36.9%
Owners By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.1% |
| Female | 36.9% |
Gender Pay Gap For Owner
Women Earn 91ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Owner Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the owner position over time.
Owner Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.84% | 29.16% |
| 2011 | 70.61% | 29.39% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 30.16% |
| 2013 | 68.38% | 31.62% |
| 2014 | 67.79% | 32.21% |
| 2015 | 67.49% | 32.51% |
| 2016 | 66.84% | 33.16% |
| 2017 | 67.24% | 32.76% |
| 2018 | 67.06% | 32.94% |
| 2019 | 64.26% | 35.74% |
| 2020 | 63.10% | 36.90% |
| 2021 | 63.11% | 36.89% |
Owner 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% |
| Owner | 63% | 37% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
Owner Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among owners is White, which makes up 76.7% of all owners. Comparatively, there are 7.6% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.5% of the Asian ethnicity.
- White, 76.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Owner Race
| Owner Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Owner 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 owners.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Owner Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.25% | 3.29% | 5.64% | 6.05% |
| 2011 | 83.44% | 3.68% | 5.27% | 5.66% |
| 2012 | 82.68% | 3.61% | 5.81% | 6.13% |
| 2013 | 82.94% | 3.42% | 5.91% | 5.86% |
| 2014 | 82.97% | 3.55% | 5.55% | 6.19% |
| 2015 | 82.91% | 3.42% | 5.54% | 6.18% |
| 2016 | 82.57% | 3.32% | 6.10% | 6.02% |
| 2017 | 81.21% | 3.48% | 6.64% | 6.59% |
| 2018 | 80.71% | 3.32% | 6.84% | 6.90% |
| 2019 | 81.84% | 3.03% | 6.58% | 6.67% |
| 2020 | 78.45% | 3.51% | 7.04% | 6.98% |
| 2021 | 76.71% | 3.68% | 7.50% | 7.59% |
Owner Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,064 |
| White | $88,288 |
| Black or African American | $83,780 |
| Asian | $87,737 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,928 |
Average Age of an Owner
We determined the average age of owners based on ethnicity and gender.
Owner Age By Race
| 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 |
Owner Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of owner employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of owners is 40+ years old, which represents 89% of the population.
Owner Age
| Owner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Types of Owner Degree Levels
The most common degree for owners is bachelor's degree 52% of owners earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 20% and rounding it off is high school diploma with 12%.
- Bachelors, 52%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Masters, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Owners By Education
| Owner Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 52% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Masters | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Owner Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,949 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,102 |
| Doctorate Degree | $100,936 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,441 |
Owner Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where owners work. We found most owners work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most owners is the retail industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire owners.
Owner Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
The Types Of Companies Owner Work In
Employees with the owner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most owners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Owner Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 0% |
Top Industries Hiring Owners
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ owners. Those industries include retail, professional and technology.
Owner Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Owner Turnover And Employment Statistics
Owner 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 owners changed.
- Unemployment rate
Owner Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Owner 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% |
The Average Number of Years That Owner Stay in a Job
By looking over 310,513 owners resumes, we figured out that the average owner enjoys staying at their job for 11+ years for a percentage of 31%.
Owner Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Owners 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 owners.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Project Manager | 8.41% | 167,116 |
| Client Account Manager | 9.38% | 128,665 |
| Deputy General Manager | 9.63% | 228,918 |
| Owner | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 43,453 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Owner LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Project Manager | 8.41% | 167,116 |
| Client Account Manager | 9.38% | 128,665 |
| Deputy General Manager | 9.63% | 228,918 |
| Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 43,453 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Owners
The most common foreign language among owners is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.5% and German is the third-most popular at 5.2%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- French, 9.5%
- German, 5.2%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Italian, 3.8%
- Other, 24.4%
Owner Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| French | 9.5% |
| German | 5.2% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Italian | 3.8% |
| Other | 24.4% |
