City supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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City supervisor gender statistics
37.2% of city supervisors are women and 62.8% of city supervisors are men.
- Male, 62.8%
- Female, 37.2%
City supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.8% |
| Female | 37.2% |
City supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,039
Female income
$40,854
City supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city supervisor positions over time. Currently, 37.2% of city supervisors are female.
City supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.57% | 29.43% |
| 2011 | 70.34% | 29.66% |
| 2012 | 69.57% | 30.43% |
| 2013 | 68.11% | 31.89% |
| 2014 | 67.51% | 32.49% |
| 2015 | 67.21% | 32.79% |
| 2016 | 66.55% | 33.45% |
| 2017 | 66.95% | 33.05% |
| 2018 | 66.78% | 33.22% |
| 2019 | 63.97% | 36.03% |
| 2020 | 62.80% | 37.20% |
| 2021 | 62.81% | 37.19% |
City supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared city supervisors 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 Supervisor | 63% | 37% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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City supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city supervisors is White, which makes up 76.2% of all city supervisors. Comparatively, 7.8% of city supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of city supervisors are Asian.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
City supervisor race
| City supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
City supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how city supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.70% | 3.38% | 5.84% | 6.29% |
| 2011 | 82.89% | 3.78% | 5.46% | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 82.13% | 3.71% | 6.01% | 6.36% |
| 2013 | 82.39% | 3.52% | 6.11% | 6.10% |
| 2014 | 82.42% | 3.65% | 5.75% | 6.43% |
| 2015 | 82.36% | 3.51% | 5.73% | 6.42% |
| 2016 | 82.02% | 3.42% | 6.30% | 6.25% |
| 2017 | 80.66% | 3.58% | 6.84% | 6.83% |
| 2018 | 80.16% | 3.42% | 7.04% | 7.14% |
| 2019 | 81.29% | 3.13% | 6.78% | 6.91% |
| 2020 | 77.91% | 3.61% | 7.24% | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 76.16% | 3.78% | 7.70% | 7.82% |
City supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white city supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american city supervisors have the lowest average salary at $45,126.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,162 |
| White | $48,798 |
| Black or African American | $45,126 |
| Asian | $48,343 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,863 |
Average city supervisor age
See how the average age of city supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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City supervisor 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 supervisor age breakdown
The average age of city supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the city supervisor population.
City supervisor age breakdown
| City Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
City supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for city supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 52% of city supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
City supervisors by degree level
| City supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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City supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, city supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,603 annually. With a Doctorate degree, city supervisors earn a median annual income of $59,592 compared to $53,671 for city supervisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,603 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,671 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,592 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,354 |
City supervisor employment statistics
Most city supervisors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where city supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city supervisors work.
City supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
City supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the city supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most city supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
City supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 15% |
City supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for city supervisors are professional, government and transportation.
City supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Government | 11% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
City supervisor turnover and employment statistics
City supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | City supervisor 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 supervisor tenure
The average city supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 226 city supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
City supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
City supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Inventory Management Specialist | 8.41% | 108,982 |
| Distribution Sales Manager | 9.38% | 119,543 |
| Vice President Of Technical Operations | 9.63% | 176,893 |
| City Supervisor | 11.54% | - |
| Resource Manager | 13.02% | 31,477 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Similar city supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Inventory Management Specialist | 8.41% | 108,982 |
| Distribution Sales Manager | 9.38% | 119,543 |
| Vice President Of Technical Operations | 9.63% | 176,893 |
| Resource Manager | 13.02% | 31,477 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Foreign languages spoken by city supervisors
The most common foreign language among city supervisors is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 18.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- German, 18.2%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Carrier, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Other, 9.0%
City supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| German | 18.2% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Carrier | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Other | 9.0% |