State comptroller demographics and statistics in the US
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State comptroller gender statistics
49.2% of state comptrollers are women and 50.8% of state comptrollers are men.
- Male, 50.8%
- Female, 49.2%
State comptroller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
State comptroller gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,918
Female income
$66,137
State comptroller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in state comptroller positions over time. Currently, 49.2% of state comptrollers are female.
State comptroller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.13% | 46.87% |
| 2011 | 53.12% | 46.88% |
| 2012 | 54.50% | 45.50% |
| 2013 | 52.49% | 47.51% |
| 2014 | 53.21% | 46.79% |
| 2015 | 53.48% | 46.52% |
| 2016 | 53.27% | 46.73% |
| 2017 | 54.79% | 45.21% |
| 2018 | 52.10% | 47.90% |
| 2019 | 50.50% | 49.50% |
| 2020 | 51.11% | 48.89% |
| 2021 | 50.76% | 49.24% |
State comptroller related jobs gender ratio
We compared state comptrollers 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% |
| State Comptroller | 51% | 49% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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State comptroller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among state comptrollers is White, which makes up 63.4% of all state comptrollers. Comparatively, 14.4% of state comptrollers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of state comptrollers are Asian.
- White, 63.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
State comptroller race
| State comptroller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
State comptroller race and ethnicity over time
See how state comptroller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
State comptroller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.02% | 8.02% | 8.03% | 12.29% |
| 2011 | 69.63% | 8.14% | 8.21% | 12.14% |
| 2012 | 68.96% | 8.26% | 8.54% | 12.35% |
| 2013 | 67.76% | 8.31% | 9.27% | 12.67% |
| 2014 | 67.86% | 7.94% | 9.00% | 13.50% |
| 2015 | 67.71% | 8.01% | 9.08% | 13.29% |
| 2016 | 67.65% | 7.74% | 9.42% | 13.22% |
| 2017 | 66.92% | 7.77% | 9.55% | 13.60% |
| 2018 | 67.17% | 7.34% | 9.68% | 13.82% |
| 2019 | 67.36% | 7.18% | 9.69% | 13.83% |
| 2020 | 65.29% | 7.05% | 9.85% | 13.99% |
| 2021 | 63.45% | 7.55% | 10.12% | 14.44% |
State comptroller wage gap by race
According to our data, asian state comptrollers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american state comptrollers have the lowest average salary at $67,914.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,433 |
| White | $71,405 |
| Black or African American | $67,914 |
| Asian | $74,034 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,944 |
Average state comptroller age
See how the average age of state comptrollers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
State comptroller 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 |
State comptroller age breakdown
The average age of state comptrollers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the state comptroller population.
State comptroller age breakdown
| State Comptroller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
State comptroller educational attainment
The most common degree for state comptrollers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of state comptrollers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
State comptrollers by degree level
| State comptroller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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State comptroller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, state comptrollers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $85,478 annually. With a Master's degree, state comptrollers earn a median annual income of $82,268 compared to $74,109 for state comptrollers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,268 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,797 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,109 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,478 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,791 |
State comptroller employment statistics
Most state comptrollers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where state comptrollers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where state comptrollers work.
State comptroller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
State comptroller jobs by company type
Employees with the state comptroller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most state comptrollers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
State comptroller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 27% |
State comptroller jobs by industry
The most common industries for state comptrollers are government, finance and professional.
State comptroller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Finance | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
State comptroller turnover and employment statistics
State comptroller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for state comptrollers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
State comptroller unemployment rate by year
| Year | State comptroller 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 state comptroller tenure
The average state comptroller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 226 state comptrollers resumes in Zippia's database.
State comptroller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
State comptroller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of state comptrollers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Property Utilization Manager | 4.78% | 8,647 |
| Shipping Manager | 5.19% | 19,541 |
| State Comptroller | 10.51% | - |
| Program Management Office Director | 11.01% | 171,019 |
| Material Lister | 11.39% | 18,845 |
| Professional Development Manager | 17.60% | 114,553 |
| Employment Manager | 17.78% | 21,950 |
Similar state comptroller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Property Utilization Manager | 4.78% | 8,647 |
| Shipping Manager | 5.19% | 19,541 |
| Program Management Office Director | 11.01% | 171,019 |
| Material Lister | 11.39% | 18,845 |
| Professional Development Manager | 17.60% | 114,553 |
| Employment Manager | 17.78% | 21,950 |
Foreign languages spoken by state comptrollers
The most common foreign language among state comptrollers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Swedish, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- Hindi, 10.0%
- Thai, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
State comptroller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Swedish | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| Hindi | 10.0% |
| Thai | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |