Control supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Control supervisor gender statistics
26.8% of control supervisors are women and 73.2% of control supervisors are men.
- Male, 73.2%
- Female, 26.8%
Control supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.2% |
| Female | 26.8% |
Control supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,771
Female income
$74,044
Control supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in control supervisor positions over time. Currently, 26.8% of control supervisors are female.
Control supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.12% | 22.88% |
| 2011 | 76.95% | 23.05% |
| 2012 | 77.72% | 22.28% |
| 2013 | 78.09% | 21.91% |
| 2014 | 77.51% | 22.49% |
| 2015 | 76.36% | 23.64% |
| 2016 | 76.88% | 23.12% |
| 2017 | 76.57% | 23.43% |
| 2018 | 74.79% | 25.21% |
| 2019 | 76.28% | 23.72% |
| 2020 | 74.60% | 25.40% |
| 2021 | 73.22% | 26.78% |
Control supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared control supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Control Supervisor | 73% | 27% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Control supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among control supervisors is White, which makes up 59.8% of all control supervisors. Comparatively, 18.9% of control supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of control supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Control supervisor race
| Control supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Control supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how control supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Control supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.45% | 11.54% | 3.85% | 16.32% |
| 2011 | 66.62% | 11.44% | 3.80% | 16.39% |
| 2012 | 65.91% | 11.45% | 3.78% | 16.91% |
| 2013 | 67.26% | 10.56% | 3.98% | 16.50% |
| 2014 | 65.62% | 10.95% | 4.21% | 17.19% |
| 2015 | 65.66% | 11.15% | 3.91% | 17.46% |
| 2016 | 64.70% | 11.16% | 4.04% | 18.18% |
| 2017 | 64.13% | 11.76% | 4.55% | 17.39% |
| 2018 | 65.42% | 10.88% | 4.13% | 17.73% |
| 2019 | 63.72% | 11.43% | 4.38% | 18.48% |
| 2020 | 62.62% | 11.03% | 4.53% | 17.66% |
| 2021 | 59.77% | 12.02% | 4.54% | 18.90% |
Control supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white control supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american control supervisors have the lowest average salary at $81,392.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,495 |
| White | $91,007 |
| Black or African American | $81,392 |
| Asian | $90,760 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,594 |
Average control supervisor age
See how the average age of control supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Control supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Control supervisor age breakdown
The average age of control supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the control supervisor population.
Control supervisor age breakdown
| Control Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Control supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for control supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 51% of control supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Control supervisors by degree level
| Control supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Control supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, control supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $112,224 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, control supervisors earn a median annual income of $93,761 compared to $81,009 for control supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,224 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,592 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,761 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,009 |
Control supervisor employment statistics
Most control supervisors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where control supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where control supervisors work.
Control supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Control supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the control supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most control supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Control supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 9% |
Control supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for control supervisors are manufacturing, technology and construction.
Control supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Control supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Control supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for control supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Control supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Control supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average control supervisor tenure
The average control supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,900 control supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Control supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Control supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of control 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Technical Inspector | 3.84% | 83,675 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Control Supervisor | 5.63% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar control supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Technical Inspector | 3.84% | 83,675 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by control supervisors
The most common foreign language among control supervisors is Spanish at 53.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.8% and French is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 53.9%
- German, 7.8%
- French, 7.8%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Chinese, 3.5%
- Other, 22.7%
Control supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.9% |
| German | 7.8% |
| French | 7.8% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 3.5% |
| Other | 22.7% |
