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President & chief operating officer demographics and statistics in the US

President & chief operating officer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates president & chief operating officer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our president & chief operating officer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about president & chief operating officers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 33,802 president & chief operating officers currently employed in the United States.
  • 13.9% of all president & chief operating officers are women, while 86.1% are men.
  • The average president & chief operating officer age is 51 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of president & chief operating officers is White (76.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.9%), Asian (7.7%) and Unknown (3.9%).
  • President & chief operating officers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • The construction industry is the highest-paying for president & chief operating officers.
  • Las Vegas, NV pays an annual average wage of $261,169, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women president & chief operating officers earned 87% of what men earned.
  • 12% of all president & chief operating officers are LGBT.
  • Nevada is the best state for president & chief operating officers to live.
  • President & chief operating officers are 74% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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President & chief operating officer gender statistics

13.9% of president & chief operating officers are women and 86.1% of president & chief operating officers are men.
  • Male, 86.1%
  • Female, 13.9%

President & chief operating officer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male86.1%
Female13.9%

President & chief operating officer gender pay gap

Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$197,325
female-income
Female income
$171,125

President & chief operating officer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in president & chief operating officer positions over time. Currently, 13.9% of president & chief operating officers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

President & chief operating officer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201089.77%10.23%
201189.67%10.33%
201289.33%10.67%
201388.66%11.34%
201488.38%11.62%
201588.24%11.76%
201687.93%12.07%
201788.12%11.88%
201888.04%11.96%
201986.67%13.33%
202086.07%13.93%
202186.08%13.92%

President & chief operating officer related jobs gender ratio

We compared president & chief operating officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Administrative Assistant To General Manager9%91%
Manager Stylist9%91%
Salon Manager12%88%
President & Chief Operating Officer86%14%
General Superintendent97%3%
Street Superintendent97%3%
District Commercial Superintendent98%2%

President & chief operating officer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among president & chief operating officers is White, which makes up 76.1% of all president & chief operating officers. Comparatively, 7.9% of president & chief operating officers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of president & chief operating officers are Asian.
  • White, 76.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
  • Asian, 7.7%
  • Unknown, 3.9%
  • Black or African American, 3.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

President & chief operating officer race

President & chief operating officer racePercentages
White76.1%
Hispanic or Latino7.9%
Asian7.7%
Unknown3.9%
Black or African American3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

President & chief operating officer race and ethnicity over time

See how president & chief operating officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

President & chief operating officer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201082.60%3.40%5.88%6.33%
201182.79%3.80%5.50%5.94%
201282.03%3.73%6.05%6.41%
201382.29%3.53%6.15%6.14%
201482.32%3.66%5.79%6.47%
201582.26%3.53%5.77%6.47%
201681.92%3.44%6.34%6.30%
201780.56%3.60%6.87%6.87%
201880.06%3.44%7.08%7.18%
201981.19%3.14%6.81%6.95%
202077.80%3.63%7.28%7.26%
202176.06%3.79%7.73%7.87%

President & chief operating officer wage gap by race

According to our data, white president & chief operating officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american president & chief operating officers have the lowest average salary at $189,217.
$206,000
$202,000
$198,000
$194,000
$190,000
$186,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$193,610
White$204,783
Black or African American$189,217
Asian$202,857
Hispanic or Latino$196,581

Average president & chief operating officer age

See how the average age of president & chief operating officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

President & chief operating officer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American5352
Unknown5149
Asian4948
Hispanic or Latino5046
White5352
American Indian and Alaska Native5248

President & chief operating officer age breakdown

The average age of president & chief operating officers is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the president & chief operating officer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


President & chief operating officer age breakdown

President & Chief Operating Officer YearsPercentages
40+ years89%
30-40 years11%
20-30 years0%

President & chief operating officer educational attainment

The most common degree for president & chief operating officers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of president & chief operating officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 69%
  • Master's, 20%
  • Associate, 5%
  • Doctorate, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

President & chief operating officers by degree level

President & chief operating officer degreePercentages
Bachelor's69%
Master's20%
Associate5%
Doctorate3%
Other Degrees3%

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President & chief operating officer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, president & chief operating officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $250,657 annually. With a Doctorate degree, president & chief operating officers earn a median annual income of $250,612 compared to $225,463 for president & chief operating officers with an Bachelor's degree.
$255,000
$237,000
$219,000
$201,000
$183,000
$165,000
$147,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$250,657
Bachelor's Degree$225,463
Doctorate Degree$250,612
Some College/ Associate Degree$164,780

President & chief operating officer employment statistics

Most president & chief operating officers work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where president & chief operating officers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where president & chief operating officers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

President & chief operating officer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees24%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees16%

President & chief operating officer jobs by company type

Employees with the president & chief operating officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most president & chief operating officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

President & chief operating officer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education4%
Public20%
Private74%
Government2%

President & chief operating officer jobs by industry

The most common industries for president & chief operating officers are health care, finance and manufacturing.

Health Care

Finance

Manufacturing

Professional

Technology

President & chief operating officer turnover and employment statistics

President & chief operating officer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for president & chief operating officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

President & chief operating officer unemployment rate by year

YearPresident & chief operating officer unemployment rate
20104.37%
20113.53%
20123.04%
20132.67%
20142.12%
20151.80%
20161.98%
20171.88%
20181.65%
20191.72%
20202.10%
20212.06%

Average president & chief operating officer tenure

The average president & chief operating officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,725 president & chief operating officers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

President & chief operating officer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year4%
1-2 years30%
3-4 years20%
5-7 years20%
8-10 years8%
11+ years18%

President & chief operating officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of president & chief operating officers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Director, Facilities & Operations7.93%83,458
Management Trainee Internship8.41%123,584
Vice President & Sales Manager9.38%117,242
Administrative Operations Manager9.63%325,720
President & Chief Operating Officer11.54%-
Executive Assistant/Human Resources13.02%107,560
Advertising Director14.95%16,270

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Foreign languages spoken by president & chief operating officers

The most common foreign language among president & chief operating officers is Spanish at 36.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
  • Spanish, 36.8%
  • French, 13.2%
  • Chinese, 7.9%
  • Portuguese, 6.1%
  • Mandarin, 6.1%
  • Other, 29.9%

President & chief operating officer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish36.8%
French13.2%
Chinese7.9%
Portuguese6.1%
Mandarin6.1%
Other29.9%

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President & chief operating officer location demographics

Where do president & chief operating officers earn the most?

President & chief operating officers earn the most in Nevada, where the average president & chief operating officer salary is $197,519. The map here shows where president & chief operating officers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most President & Chief Operating Officers?

By looking through more than 5,725 resumes, we found that the most popular places for president & chief operating officers are New York, NY and Atlanta, GA.
Number of President & Chief Operating Officers

President & chief operating officer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1New York4,691$189,159
2California4,457$191,288
3Texas4,428$175,530
4Illinois3,043$167,159
5Massachusetts2,580$190,100
6Pennsylvania2,372$164,691
7New Jersey2,258$193,583
8Georgia2,204$177,927
9North Carolina2,086$166,629
10Florida1,875$164,919
11Ohio1,789$180,440
12Minnesota1,548$177,165
13Washington1,481$191,035
14Arizona1,462$173,478
15Maryland1,334$185,659
16Colorado1,280$171,736
17Michigan1,227$182,690
18Tennessee1,100$169,937
19Virginia1,086$192,251
20Indiana1,046$154,412
21Missouri980$166,561
22Wisconsin958$164,913
23Oregon910$170,851
24Connecticut753$185,530
25South Carolina745$161,949
26Alabama645$166,821
27Iowa605$152,690
28Kentucky528$151,232
29Nevada507$197,519
30Oklahoma503$150,841
31Louisiana497$170,412
32District of Columbia496$194,160
33Kansas469$144,132
34Arkansas451$153,541
35Idaho421$144,900
36Nebraska409$166,840
37New Mexico367$178,750
38Mississippi345$121,323
39Utah330$154,716
40New Hampshire317$167,149
41Rhode Island298$177,883
42Maine262$140,901
43Delaware215$193,530
44West Virginia204$167,237
45South Dakota181$152,795
46North Dakota179$165,469
47Vermont159$165,142
48Montana105$151,829
49Alaska81$185,724
50Hawaii60$190,407
51Wyoming56$152,023

Where are president & chief operating officers in high demand?

President & chief operating officers are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 11 job openings for president & chief operating officers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country president & chief operating officers are in the most demand.
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