Category supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Category supervisor gender statistics
91.2% of category supervisors are women and 8.8% of category supervisors are men.
- Female, 91.2%
- Male, 8.8%
Category supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.2% |
| Male | 8.8% |
Category supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$109,206
Female income
$98,861
Category supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in category supervisor positions over time. Currently, 91.2% of category supervisors are female.
Category supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.89% | 91.11% |
| 2011 | 8.93% | 91.07% |
| 2012 | 8.75% | 91.25% |
| 2013 | 8.66% | 91.34% |
| 2014 | 8.61% | 91.39% |
| 2015 | 8.86% | 91.14% |
| 2016 | 8.70% | 91.30% |
| 2017 | 8.58% | 91.42% |
| 2018 | 8.43% | 91.57% |
| 2019 | 8.27% | 91.73% |
| 2020 | 8.53% | 91.47% |
| 2021 | 8.84% | 91.16% |
Category supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared category supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, service/parts director and assistant golf professional have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic Counter Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Category Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Softlines Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Lumber Sales Supervisor | 92% | 8% |
| Assistant Golf Professional | 93% | 7% |
| Service/Parts Director | 95% | 5% |
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Category supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among category supervisors is White, which makes up 61.2% of all category supervisors. Comparatively, 18.0% of category supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of category supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Category supervisor race
| Category supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Category supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how category supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Category supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.95% | 8.50% | 6.06% | 15.39% |
| 2011 | 67.77% | 8.39% | 6.23% | 15.28% |
| 2012 | 67.13% | 8.53% | 6.23% | 15.45% |
| 2013 | 66.73% | 8.75% | 6.39% | 15.52% |
| 2014 | 66.00% | 8.91% | 6.20% | 16.49% |
| 2015 | 65.94% | 8.51% | 6.49% | 16.60% |
| 2016 | 65.69% | 8.58% | 6.35% | 16.77% |
| 2017 | 64.69% | 8.70% | 6.49% | 17.15% |
| 2018 | 64.92% | 8.51% | 6.50% | 17.18% |
| 2019 | 64.97% | 8.43% | 6.60% | 17.20% |
| 2020 | 62.51% | 8.20% | 6.51% | 17.67% |
| 2021 | 61.22% | 8.50% | 6.97% | 18.00% |
Category supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white category supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american category supervisors have the lowest average salary at $105,865.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $109,894 |
| White | $111,259 |
| Black or African American | $105,865 |
| Asian | $108,913 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $110,178 |
Average category supervisor age
See how the average age of category supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Category supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 41.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 39 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.5 | 43 |
Category supervisor age breakdown
The average age of category supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the category supervisor population.
Category supervisor age breakdown
| Category Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Category supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for category supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of category supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Category supervisors by degree level
| Category supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Category supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, category supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $128,734 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, category supervisors earn a median annual income of $114,755 compared to $96,892 for category supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $128,734 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $92,938 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $114,755 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $96,892 |
Category supervisor employment statistics
Company size where category supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where category supervisors work.
Category supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 61% |
Category supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for category supervisors are retail, manufacturing and media.
Category supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Retail | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Media | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
Category supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Category supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for category supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Category supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Category supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.45% |
| 2011 | 5.96% |
| 2012 | 5.46% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.77% |
| 2015 | 3.25% |
| 2016 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 2.61% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.44% |
Average category supervisor tenure
The average category supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 648 category supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Category supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Category supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of category supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Beauty Advisor | 7.09% | 322,132 |
| Senior Sales Coordinator | 7.23% | 34,579 |
| Relationship Banker | 7.29% | 34,587 |
| Cashier/Service Clerk | 8.34% | 155,543 |
| Category Supervisor | 9.10% | - |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Similar category supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Beauty Advisor | 7.09% | 322,132 |
| Senior Sales Coordinator | 7.23% | 34,579 |
| Relationship Banker | 7.29% | 34,587 |
| Cashier/Service Clerk | 8.34% | 155,543 |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Foreign languages spoken by category supervisors
The most common foreign language among category supervisors is Spanish at 60.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.0%.
- Spanish, 60.6%
- French, 15.2%
- Portuguese, 3.0%
- Khmer, 3.0%
- Vietnamese, 3.0%
- Other, 15.2%
Category supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.6% |
| French | 15.2% |
| Portuguese | 3.0% |
| Khmer | 3.0% |
| Vietnamese | 3.0% |
| Other | 15.2% |
