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What is a central supply supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a central supply supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $34.75 an hour? That's $72,283 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -6% and produce -29,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCentral Supply SupervisorUS Average
Salary
5.6

Avg. Salary $72,283

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.0

Growth rate -6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.64%

Asian 5.27%

Black or African American 10.09%

Hispanic or Latino 18.99%

Unknown 4.73%

White 60.29%

Gender

female 50.65%

male 49.35%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Central supply supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a central supply supervisor

  1. Explore central supply supervisor education requirements

    Most common central supply supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    38.8 %

    Associate

    22.4 %

    High School Diploma

    14.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific central supply supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Healthcare39.71%
    Surgical Instruments11.30%
    Infection Control8.04%
    AAMI6.48%
    Disciplinary Actions5.65%
  3. Complete relevant central supply supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New central supply supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a central supply supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real central supply supervisor resumes.
  4. Research central supply supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Analyze budget reports to establish FTE's for the fiscal year.
    • Improve accuracy of payroll journal entries by developing and implementing a payroll reconciliation tool.
    • Practice due diligence methods on proprietary software in accordance to the requirements of the IRS, state and local governments.
  5. Apply for central supply supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a central supply supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average central supply supervisor salary

The average central supply supervisor salary in the United States is $72,283 per year or $35 per hour. Central supply supervisor salaries range between $48,000 and $108,000 per year.

Average central supply supervisor salary
$72,283 Yearly
$34.75 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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