City superintendent demographics and statistics in the US
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City superintendent gender statistics
9.7% of city superintendents are women and 90.3% of city superintendents are men.
- Male, 90.3%
- Female, 9.7%
City superintendent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.3% |
| Female | 9.7% |
City superintendent gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,001
Female income
$39,963
City superintendent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city superintendent positions over time. Currently, 9.7% of city superintendents are female.
City superintendent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.98% | 7.02% |
| 2011 | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 2012 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2013 | 92.19% | 7.81% |
| 2014 | 91.99% | 8.01% |
| 2015 | 91.89% | 8.11% |
| 2016 | 91.66% | 8.34% |
| 2017 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2018 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 2019 | 90.75% | 9.25% |
| 2020 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 2021 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
City superintendent related jobs gender ratio
We compared city superintendents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| City Superintendent | 90% | 10% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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City superintendent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city superintendents is White, which makes up 76.4% of all city superintendents. Comparatively, 7.7% of city superintendents are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of city superintendents are Asian.
- White, 76.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
City superintendent race
| City superintendent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
City superintendent race and ethnicity over time
See how city superintendent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City superintendent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.98% | 3.33% | 5.74% | 6.17% |
| 2011 | 83.17% | 3.73% | 5.36% | 5.77% |
| 2012 | 82.41% | 3.66% | 5.91% | 6.24% |
| 2013 | 82.67% | 3.47% | 6.01% | 5.98% |
| 2014 | 82.70% | 3.60% | 5.65% | 6.30% |
| 2015 | 82.64% | 3.46% | 5.63% | 6.30% |
| 2016 | 82.30% | 3.37% | 6.20% | 6.13% |
| 2017 | 80.94% | 3.53% | 6.73% | 6.71% |
| 2018 | 80.44% | 3.37% | 6.94% | 7.02% |
| 2019 | 81.57% | 3.08% | 6.67% | 6.79% |
| 2020 | 78.19% | 3.56% | 7.14% | 7.10% |
| 2021 | 76.44% | 3.73% | 7.59% | 7.70% |
City superintendent wage gap by race
According to our data, white city superintendents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american city superintendents have the lowest average salary at $44,133.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,145 |
| White | $47,717 |
| Black or African American | $44,133 |
| Asian | $47,274 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,829 |
Average city superintendent age
See how the average age of city superintendents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
City superintendent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
City superintendent age breakdown
The average age of city superintendents is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the city superintendent population.
City superintendent age breakdown
| City Superintendent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
City superintendent educational attainment
The most common degree for city superintendents is bachelor's degree, with 44% of city superintendents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
City superintendents by degree level
| City superintendent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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City superintendent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, city superintendents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,261 annually. With a Doctorate degree, city superintendents earn a median annual income of $58,251 compared to $52,474 for city superintendents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,261 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,474 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,251 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,499 |
City superintendent employment statistics
Company size where city superintendents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city superintendents work.
City superintendent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
City superintendent turnover and employment statistics
City superintendent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city superintendents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City superintendent unemployment rate by year
| Year | City superintendent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average city superintendent tenure
The average city superintendent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 65 city superintendents resumes in Zippia's database.
City superintendent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
City superintendent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city superintendents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director, Facilities & Operations | 7.93% | 83,458 |
| Supply Chain Manager | 8.41% | 37,773 |
| Senior Account Manager | 9.38% | 161,354 |
| Owner/Director | 9.63% | 71,178 |
| City Superintendent | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resources Consultant | 13.02% | 52,761 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Similar city superintendent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director, Facilities & Operations | 7.93% | 83,458 |
| Supply Chain Manager | 8.41% | 37,773 |
| Senior Account Manager | 9.38% | 161,354 |
| Owner/Director | 9.63% | 71,178 |
| Human Resources Consultant | 13.02% | 52,761 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |