Day care supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Day care supervisor demographics by:
Day care supervisor gender statistics
62.7% of day care supervisors are women and 37.3% of day care supervisors are men.
- Female, 62.7%
- Male, 37.3%
Day care supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.7% |
| Male | 37.3% |
Day care supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,638
Female income
$34,964
Day care supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in day care supervisor positions over time. Currently, 62.7% of day care supervisors are female.
Day care supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.00% | 62.00% |
| 2011 | 36.43% | 63.57% |
| 2012 | 35.84% | 64.16% |
| 2013 | 37.65% | 62.35% |
| 2014 | 37.69% | 62.31% |
| 2015 | 36.66% | 63.34% |
| 2016 | 40.12% | 59.88% |
| 2017 | 39.76% | 60.24% |
| 2018 | 38.79% | 61.21% |
| 2019 | 40.98% | 59.02% |
| 2020 | 38.70% | 61.30% |
| 2021 | 37.31% | 62.69% |
Day care supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared day care supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Day Care Supervisor | 37% | 63% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Day care supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among day care supervisors is White, which makes up 58.4% of all day care supervisors. Comparatively, 19.2% of day care supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of day care supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Day care supervisor race
| Day care supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Day care supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how day care supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Day care supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.46% | 11.55% | 6.06% | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 63.01% | 12.20% | 5.94% | 15.35% |
| 2012 | 62.39% | 11.53% | 6.09% | 16.61% |
| 2013 | 63.42% | 10.92% | 6.31% | 15.78% |
| 2014 | 63.61% | 10.64% | 6.44% | 15.86% |
| 2015 | 63.85% | 10.36% | 6.28% | 16.01% |
| 2016 | 63.89% | 10.09% | 6.20% | 16.30% |
| 2017 | 62.80% | 9.73% | 6.57% | 17.02% |
| 2018 | 63.55% | 8.38% | 6.74% | 17.54% |
| 2019 | 62.86% | 7.98% | 7.41% | 18.07% |
| 2020 | 60.77% | 8.61% | 7.41% | 17.58% |
| 2021 | 58.45% | 7.63% | 7.57% | 19.18% |
Day care supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american day care supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown day care supervisors have the lowest average salary at $34,587.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,587 |
| White | $35,333 |
| Black or African American | $36,398 |
| Asian | $36,022 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,878 |
Average day care supervisor age
See how the average age of day care supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Day care supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 27 | 30 |
| Asian | 45 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 37 |
| White | 30 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Day care supervisor age breakdown
The average age of day care supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the day care supervisor population.
Day care supervisor age breakdown
| Day Care Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Day care supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for day care supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 48% of day care supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Day care supervisors by degree level
| Day care supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Day care supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, day care supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,770 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, day care supervisors earn a median annual income of $36,553 compared to $35,120 for day care supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,770 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,840 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,553 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,120 |
Day care supervisor employment statistics
Most day care supervisors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where day care supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where day care supervisors work.
Day care supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Day care supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the day care supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most day care supervisors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Day care supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 10% |
Day care supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for day care supervisors are education, health care and hospitality.
Day care supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Day care supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Day care supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for day care supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Day care supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Day care supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 7.51% |
| 2016 | 6.86% |
| 2017 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 5.45% |
| 2020 | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 9.30% |
Average day care supervisor tenure
The average day care supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,029 day care supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Day care supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Day care supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of day care 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Supervisor | 4.43% | - |
| Airline Lounge Receptionist | 5.80% | 19,452 |
| Family Caregiver | 6.73% | 126,188 |
| Lead Camp Counselor | 8.12% | 29,425 |
| Cottage Parent | 12.72% | 1,255 |
| Sports Instructor | 13.13% | 26,478 |
Similar day care supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Lounge Receptionist | 5.80% | 19,452 |
| Family Caregiver | 6.73% | 126,188 |
| Lead Camp Counselor | 8.12% | 29,425 |
| Cottage Parent | 12.72% | 1,255 |
| Sports Instructor | 13.13% | 26,478 |
Foreign languages spoken by day care supervisors
The most common foreign language among day care supervisors is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- French, 16.7%
- Swedish, 4.2%
- Filipino, 4.2%
- Hawaiian, 4.2%
- Other, 12.4%
Day care supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Swedish | 4.2% |
| Filipino | 4.2% |
| Hawaiian | 4.2% |
| Other | 12.4% |
