Direct care supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Direct care supervisor gender statistics
57.9% of direct care supervisors are women and 42.1% of direct care supervisors are men.
- Female, 57.9%
- Male, 42.1%
Direct care supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.9% |
| Male | 42.1% |
Direct care supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,817
Female income
$35,961
Direct care supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in direct care supervisor positions over time. Currently, 57.9% of direct care supervisors are female.
Direct care supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.56% | 64.44% |
| 2011 | 36.52% | 63.48% |
| 2012 | 40.07% | 59.93% |
| 2013 | 38.59% | 61.41% |
| 2014 | 38.94% | 61.06% |
| 2015 | 39.01% | 60.99% |
| 2016 | 40.03% | 59.97% |
| 2017 | 40.97% | 59.03% |
| 2018 | 40.05% | 59.95% |
| 2019 | 40.98% | 59.02% |
| 2020 | 44.95% | 55.05% |
| 2021 | 42.06% | 57.94% |
Direct care supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared direct 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% |
| Direct Care Supervisor | 42% | 58% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Direct care supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among direct care supervisors is White, which makes up 57.4% of all direct care supervisors. Comparatively, 17.9% of direct care supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of direct care supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Direct care supervisor race
| Direct care supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Direct care supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how direct care supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Direct care supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.85% | 13.94% | 4.46% | 13.29% |
| 2011 | 62.95% | 14.94% | 5.14% | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 63.57% | 14.04% | 5.09% | 14.33% |
| 2013 | 63.83% | 13.63% | 5.30% | 14.37% |
| 2014 | 64.07% | 12.95% | 5.56% | 14.42% |
| 2015 | 63.36% | 13.15% | 5.47% | 15.32% |
| 2016 | 62.12% | 13.09% | 6.16% | 15.82% |
| 2017 | 61.76% | 12.05% | 7.03% | 15.98% |
| 2018 | 62.23% | 13.02% | 6.31% | 15.64% |
| 2019 | 64.09% | 11.89% | 6.12% | 15.27% |
| 2020 | 60.31% | 12.38% | 7.02% | 15.25% |
| 2021 | 57.38% | 12.12% | 7.55% | 17.85% |
Direct care supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american direct care supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown direct care supervisors have the lowest average salary at $35,929.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,929 |
| White | $36,640 |
| Black or African American | $37,543 |
| Asian | $37,014 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,976 |
Average direct care supervisor age
See how the average age of direct care supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Direct care supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 48 |
| Unknown | 37 | 47 |
| Asian | 56 | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 49 |
| White | 47 | 51 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 47 |
Direct care supervisor age breakdown
The average age of direct care supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the direct care supervisor population.
Direct care supervisor age breakdown
| Direct Care Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Direct care supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for direct care supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 42% of direct care supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Direct care supervisors by degree level
| Direct care supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Direct care supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, direct care supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,042 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, direct care supervisors earn a median annual income of $37,443 compared to $37,056 for direct care supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,042 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,039 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,443 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,056 |
Direct care supervisor employment statistics
Most direct care supervisors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where direct care supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where direct care supervisors work.
Direct care supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Direct care supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the direct care supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most direct care supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Direct care supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 9% |
Direct care supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for direct care supervisors are health care, professional and non profits.
Direct care supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 25% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Direct care supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Direct care supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for direct care supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Direct care supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Direct care supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.10% |
| 2011 | 11.06% |
| 2012 | 9.90% |
| 2013 | 8.83% |
| 2014 | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 5.54% |
| 2017 | 5.18% |
| 2018 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 4.32% |
| 2020 | 5.81% |
| 2021 | 7.35% |
Average direct care supervisor tenure
The average direct care supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,819 direct care supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Direct care supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Direct care supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of direct 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Club Attendant | 4.43% | 45,501 |
| Research Subject | 5.80% | 46,733 |
| Direct Care Supervisor | 6.73% | - |
| Recreation Assistant | 8.12% | 4,088 |
| Residential Life Director | 12.72% | 23,230 |
| Group Exercise Instructor | 13.13% | 33,704 |
Similar direct care supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Club Attendant | 4.43% | 45,501 |
| Research Subject | 5.80% | 46,733 |
| Recreation Assistant | 8.12% | 4,088 |
| Residential Life Director | 12.72% | 23,230 |
| Group Exercise Instructor | 13.13% | 33,704 |
Foreign languages spoken by direct care supervisors
The most common foreign language among direct care supervisors is Spanish at 61.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.3% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
- Spanish, 61.1%
- French, 9.3%
- Swedish, 3.7%
- Korean, 3.7%
- Portuguese, 1.9%
- Other, 20.3%
Direct care supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.1% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Swedish | 3.7% |
| Korean | 3.7% |
| Portuguese | 1.9% |
| Other | 20.3% |
