Design supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Design supervisor gender statistics
23.0% of design supervisors are women and 77.0% of design supervisors are men.
- Male, 77.0%
- Female, 23.0%
Design supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.0% |
| Female | 23.0% |
Design supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,798
Female income
$77,970
Design supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in design supervisor positions over time. Currently, 23.0% of design supervisors are female.
Design supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 2011 | 85.68% | 14.32% |
| 2012 | 82.00% | 18.00% |
| 2013 | 82.93% | 17.07% |
| 2014 | 81.07% | 18.93% |
| 2015 | 79.69% | 20.31% |
| 2016 | 81.69% | 18.31% |
| 2017 | 78.47% | 21.53% |
| 2018 | 79.47% | 20.53% |
| 2019 | 79.27% | 20.73% |
| 2020 | 75.32% | 24.68% |
| 2021 | 77.03% | 22.97% |
Design supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared design supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Design Supervisor | 77% | 23% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Design supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among design supervisors is White, which makes up 72.4% of all design supervisors. Comparatively, 10.4% of design supervisors are Asian and 9.2% of design supervisors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.4%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, -0.0%
Design supervisor race
| Design supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | -0.0% |
Design supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how design supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Design supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.62% | 3.45% | 8.25% | 6.80% |
| 2011 | 79.69% | 3.45% | 8.03% | 7.11% |
| 2012 | 80.12% | 3.68% | 7.19% | 7.43% |
| 2013 | 79.69% | 2.93% | 8.68% | 6.85% |
| 2014 | 77.72% | 3.03% | 9.80% | 7.85% |
| 2015 | 78.20% | 3.28% | 8.41% | 8.45% |
| 2016 | 76.22% | 3.47% | 9.50% | 9.04% |
| 2017 | 76.94% | 2.76% | 9.22% | 8.96% |
| 2018 | 77.72% | 3.07% | 8.86% | 8.19% |
| 2019 | 76.18% | 3.31% | 9.37% | 8.48% |
| 2020 | 72.67% | 3.02% | 10.87% | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 72.41% | 3.37% | 10.37% | 9.16% |
Design supervisor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,949 |
| White | $76,315 |
| Black or African American | $69,029 |
| Asian | $75,437 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,608 |
Average design supervisor age
See how the average age of design supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Design supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Design supervisor age breakdown
The average age of design supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the design supervisor population.
Design supervisor age breakdown
| Design Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Design supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for design supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 52% of design supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 32%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Design supervisors by degree level
| Design supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Design supervisor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,049 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,911 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,296 |
Design supervisor employment statistics
Most design supervisors work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where design supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where design supervisors work.
Design supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Design supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the design supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most design supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Design supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 3% |
Design supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for design supervisors are technology, manufacturing and construction.
Design supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Design supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Design supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for design supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Design supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Design supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average design supervisor tenure
The average design supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,873 design supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Design supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Design supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of design 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Control Director | 3.67% | 49,145 |
| Design Supervisor | 4.55% | - |
| Hydrodynamicist | 5.25% | 462 |
| Head Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 38,743 |
| Avionics Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 80,025 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
Similar design supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Control Director | 3.67% | 49,145 |
| Hydrodynamicist | 5.25% | 462 |
| Head Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 38,743 |
| Avionics Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 80,025 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
Foreign languages spoken by design supervisors
The most common foreign language among design supervisors is Spanish at 52.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 6.8% and German is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 52.3%
- Chinese, 6.8%
- German, 6.8%
- French, 6.8%
- Russian, 6.8%
- Other, 20.5%
Design supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.3% |
| Chinese | 6.8% |
| German | 6.8% |
| French | 6.8% |
| Russian | 6.8% |
| Other | 20.5% |
