Boss demographics and statistics in the US
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Boss gender statistics
33.4% of bosses are women and 66.6% of bosses are men.
- Male, 66.6%
- Female, 33.4%
Boss gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.6% |
| Female | 33.4% |
Boss gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,164
Female income
$31,440
Boss gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boss positions over time. Currently, 33.4% of bosses are female.
Boss gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.33% | 25.67% |
| 2011 | 74.24% | 25.76% |
| 2012 | 73.86% | 26.14% |
| 2013 | 76.70% | 23.30% |
| 2014 | 75.03% | 24.97% |
| 2015 | 71.11% | 28.89% |
| 2016 | 72.80% | 27.20% |
| 2017 | 68.76% | 31.24% |
| 2018 | 69.55% | 30.45% |
| 2019 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 2020 | 71.39% | 28.61% |
| 2021 | 66.56% | 33.44% |
Boss related jobs gender ratio
We compared bosses with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, material crew supervisor and yard foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Move Coordinator | 29% | 71% |
| Boss | 67% | 33% |
| Warehouse Manager/Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Yard Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Material Crew Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
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Boss demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bosses is White, which makes up 56.3% of all bosses. Comparatively, 19.9% of bosses are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of bosses are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Boss race
| Boss race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Boss race and ethnicity over time
See how boss racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boss race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.91% | 11.57% | 5.55% | 16.23% |
| 2011 | 65.54% | 11.74% | 4.98% | 14.81% |
| 2012 | 65.20% | 9.92% | 5.21% | 16.07% |
| 2013 | 65.11% | 11.68% | 4.36% | 15.81% |
| 2014 | 62.88% | 11.57% | 5.16% | 16.73% |
| 2015 | 62.94% | 12.10% | 4.67% | 17.12% |
| 2016 | 62.07% | 12.09% | 4.66% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 60.82% | 12.83% | 6.24% | 16.64% |
| 2018 | 60.97% | 11.41% | 5.84% | 18.70% |
| 2019 | 60.35% | 11.11% | 5.88% | 19.50% |
| 2020 | 58.39% | 12.00% | 4.99% | 19.05% |
| 2021 | 56.33% | 11.68% | 6.12% | 19.86% |
Boss wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown bosses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bosses have the lowest average salary at $33,787.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,616 |
| White | $34,318 |
| Black or African American | $33,787 |
| Asian | $34,018 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,086 |
Average boss age
See how the average age of bosses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Boss age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 51 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 |
Boss age breakdown
The average age of bosses is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the boss population.
Boss age breakdown
| Boss Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Boss educational attainment
The most common degree for bosses is bachelor's degree, with 37% of bosses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Bosses by degree level
| Boss degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Boss wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bosses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,247 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bosses earn a median annual income of $34,599 compared to $33,185 for bosses with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,247 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,710 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,599 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,185 |
Boss employment statistics
Most bosses work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where bosses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bosses work.
Boss jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Boss jobs by company type
Employees with the boss job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bosses prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Boss jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 5% |
Boss jobs by industry
The most common industries for bosses are hospitality, manufacturing and retail.
Boss industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Boss turnover and employment statistics
Boss unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bosses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boss unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boss unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 6.61% |
| 2012 | 4.57% |
| 2013 | 4.83% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.32% |
| 2017 | 2.10% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 2.84% |
| 2021 | 3.63% |
Average boss tenure
The average boss stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,583 bosses resumes in Zippia's database.
Boss tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Boss LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bosses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Picker And Packer | 4.53% | 67,478 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Boss | 8.13% | - |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar boss jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Picker And Packer | 4.53% | 67,478 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by bosses
The most common foreign language among bosses is Spanish at 57.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 57.3%
- French, 6.7%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Japanese, 4.5%
- Arabic, 4.5%
- Other, 22.5%
Boss languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.3% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Japanese | 4.5% |
| Arabic | 4.5% |
| Other | 22.5% |
