Food production supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Food production supervisor gender statistics
30.0% of food production supervisors are women and 70.0% of food production supervisors are men.
- Male, 70.0%
- Female, 30.0%
Food production supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.0% |
| Female | 30.0% |
Food production supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,300
Female income
$30,290
Food production supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food production supervisor positions over time. Currently, 30.0% of food production supervisors are female.
Food production supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.24% | 25.76% |
| 2011 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 2012 | 74.89% | 25.11% |
| 2013 | 75.29% | 24.71% |
| 2014 | 74.66% | 25.34% |
| 2015 | 73.42% | 26.58% |
| 2016 | 73.98% | 26.02% |
| 2017 | 73.65% | 26.35% |
| 2018 | 71.72% | 28.28% |
| 2019 | 73.33% | 26.67% |
| 2020 | 71.52% | 28.48% |
| 2021 | 70.04% | 29.96% |
Food production supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared food production 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% |
| Food Production Supervisor | 70% | 30% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Food production supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food production supervisors is White, which makes up 59.9% of all food production supervisors. Comparatively, 17.9% of food production supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of food production supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Food production supervisor race
| Food production supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Food production supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how food production supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food production supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.63% | 12.18% | 3.98% | 15.35% |
| 2011 | 66.81% | 12.08% | 3.93% | 15.42% |
| 2012 | 66.09% | 12.08% | 3.91% | 15.94% |
| 2013 | 67.44% | 11.19% | 4.11% | 15.53% |
| 2014 | 65.80% | 11.59% | 4.34% | 16.22% |
| 2015 | 65.84% | 11.79% | 4.04% | 16.49% |
| 2016 | 64.88% | 11.80% | 4.17% | 17.20% |
| 2017 | 64.31% | 12.39% | 4.68% | 16.41% |
| 2018 | 65.60% | 11.52% | 4.26% | 16.75% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 12.06% | 4.51% | 17.51% |
| 2020 | 62.80% | 11.66% | 4.67% | 16.69% |
| 2021 | 59.95% | 12.66% | 4.68% | 17.93% |
Food production supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white food production supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food production supervisors have the lowest average salary at $32,051.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,776 |
| White | $34,262 |
| Black or African American | $32,051 |
| Asian | $34,207 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,260 |
Average food production supervisor age
See how the average age of food production supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Food production 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 |
Food production supervisor age breakdown
The average age of food production supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the food production supervisor population.
Food production supervisor age breakdown
| Food Production Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Food production supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for food production supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 42% of food production supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Food production supervisors by degree level
| Food production supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Food production supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food production supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,832 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, food production supervisors earn a median annual income of $34,878 compared to $31,961 for food production supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,832 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,686 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,878 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,961 |
Food production supervisor employment statistics
Most food production supervisors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where food production supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food production supervisors work.
Food production supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Food production supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the food production supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food production supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food production supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 4% |
Food production supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for food production supervisors are health care, manufacturing and professional.
Food production supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Food production supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Food production supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food production supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food production supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food production 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 food production supervisor tenure
The average food production supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 272 food production supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Food production supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Food production supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food production 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Meat Processor | 4.18% | 13,889 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Food Production Supervisor | 5.63% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar food production supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Meat Processor | 4.18% | 13,889 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by food production supervisors
The most common foreign language among food production supervisors is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 28.6% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- French, 28.6%
- Filipino, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Persian, 7.1%
- Other, 14.4%
Food production supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| French | 28.6% |
| Filipino | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Persian | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.4% |
