Program officer demographics and statistics in the US
Program officer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates program officer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our program 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 program officers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 3,722 program officers currently employed in the United States.
- 52.9% of all program officers are women, while 47.1% are men.
- The average program officer age is 45 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of program officers is White (60.7%), followed by Black or African American (14.8%), Hispanic or Latino (13.4%) and Unknown (5.3%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 14% of all program officers are LGBT.
- Program officers are 36% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Program officer demographics by:
Program officer gender statistics
52.9% of program officers are women and 47.1% of program officers are men.
- Female, 52.9%
- Male, 47.1%
Program officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% |
| Male | 47.1% |
Program officer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,856
Female income
$77,101
Program officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in program officer positions over time. Currently, 52.9% of program officers are female.
Program officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.07% | 44.93% |
| 2011 | 52.74% | 47.26% |
| 2012 | 53.62% | 46.38% |
| 2013 | 53.49% | 46.51% |
| 2014 | 53.34% | 46.66% |
| 2015 | 50.37% | 49.63% |
| 2016 | 49.07% | 50.93% |
| 2017 | 49.91% | 50.09% |
| 2018 | 49.49% | 50.51% |
| 2019 | 49.90% | 50.10% |
| 2020 | 45.21% | 54.79% |
| 2021 | 47.08% | 52.92% |
Program officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared program officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Program Officer | 47% | 53% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Program officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among program officers is White, which makes up 60.7% of all program officers. Comparatively, 14.8% of program officers are Black or African American and 13.4% of program officers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.7%
- Black or African American, 14.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Program officer race
| Program officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Black or African American | 14.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Program officer race and ethnicity over time
See how program officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Program officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.06% | 14.45% | 3.43% | 9.70% |
| 2011 | 68.99% | 14.46% | 3.51% | 10.10% |
| 2012 | 70.06% | 13.74% | 3.05% | 10.16% |
| 2013 | 69.76% | 14.24% | 3.41% | 9.74% |
| 2014 | 67.61% | 14.82% | 3.72% | 10.63% |
| 2015 | 68.57% | 14.12% | 3.83% | 10.45% |
| 2016 | 68.72% | 13.05% | 4.46% | 10.38% |
| 2017 | 68.25% | 13.31% | 3.98% | 10.71% |
| 2018 | 68.63% | 13.10% | 4.07% | 11.09% |
| 2019 | 65.05% | 13.94% | 4.55% | 13.43% |
| 2020 | 62.17% | 14.27% | 3.69% | 13.34% |
| 2021 | 60.72% | 14.78% | 4.97% | 13.37% |
Program officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian program officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown program officers have the lowest average salary at $78,234.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,234 |
| White | $81,291 |
| Black or African American | $80,005 |
| Asian | $84,399 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,475 |
Average program officer age
See how the average age of program officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Program officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Program officer age breakdown
The average age of program officers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the program officer population.
Program officer age breakdown
| Program Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Program officer educational attainment
The most common degree for program officers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of program officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Program officers by degree level
| Program officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Program officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, program officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $99,354 annually. With a Master's degree, program officers earn a median annual income of $93,466 compared to $80,519 for program officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,466 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,519 |
| Doctorate Degree | $99,354 |
Program officer employment statistics
Most program officers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where program officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where program officers work.
Program officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Program officer jobs by company type
Employees with the program officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most program officers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Program officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 24% |
Program officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for program officers are non profits, professional and education.
Program officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 32% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Education | 13% |
| Government | 10% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Program officer turnover and employment statistics
Program officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for program officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Program officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average program officer tenure
The average program officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,381 program officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Program officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Program officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of program officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Project Manager | 4.08% | 115,354 |
| Table Games Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,123 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Lease Assistant | 11.54% | 13,543 |
| Medicine And Health Service Manager | 11.66% | 68,080 |
| Program Officer | 14.16% | - |
| Curriculum Assistant Principal | 16.20% | 40,546 |
Similar program officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Project Manager | 4.08% | 115,354 |
| Table Games Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,123 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Lease Assistant | 11.54% | 13,543 |
| Medicine And Health Service Manager | 11.66% | 68,080 |
| Curriculum Assistant Principal | 16.20% | 40,546 |
Foreign languages spoken by program officers
The most common foreign language among program officers is Spanish at 30.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.6%.
- Spanish, 30.7%
- French, 21.5%
- Arabic, 6.6%
- Portuguese, 5.1%
- Russian, 4.6%
- Other, 31.5%
Program officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.7% |
| French | 21.5% |
| Arabic | 6.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.1% |
| Russian | 4.6% |
| Other | 31.5% |
