General supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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General supervisor gender statistics
21.8% of general supervisors are women and 78.2% of general supervisors are men.
- Male, 78.2%
- Female, 21.8%
General supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.2% |
| Female | 21.8% |
General supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,696
Female income
$75,192
General supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in general supervisor positions over time. Currently, 21.8% of general supervisors are female.
General supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.14% | 17.86% |
| 2011 | 81.70% | 18.30% |
| 2012 | 81.17% | 18.83% |
| 2013 | 81.52% | 18.48% |
| 2014 | 82.69% | 17.31% |
| 2015 | 81.86% | 18.14% |
| 2016 | 82.44% | 17.56% |
| 2017 | 80.73% | 19.27% |
| 2018 | 80.67% | 19.33% |
| 2019 | 79.33% | 20.67% |
| 2020 | 79.41% | 20.59% |
| 2021 | 78.19% | 21.81% |
General supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared general supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| General Supervisor | 78% | 22% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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General supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among general supervisors is White, which makes up 67.5% of all general supervisors. Comparatively, 15.1% of general supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of general supervisors are Asian.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
General supervisor race
| General supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
General supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how general supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
General supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.23% | 6.27% | 5.24% | 10.97% |
| 2011 | 75.07% | 6.43% | 5.26% | 10.68% |
| 2012 | 74.73% | 6.00% | 5.40% | 11.76% |
| 2013 | 75.23% | 5.82% | 5.44% | 11.12% |
| 2014 | 74.13% | 5.79% | 5.34% | 12.48% |
| 2015 | 74.14% | 5.86% | 5.28% | 12.40% |
| 2016 | 71.81% | 6.36% | 5.72% | 13.61% |
| 2017 | 73.16% | 5.85% | 5.46% | 13.11% |
| 2018 | 72.73% | 5.62% | 6.04% | 12.98% |
| 2019 | 71.34% | 5.89% | 6.08% | 14.05% |
| 2020 | 69.59% | 5.93% | 5.73% | 13.94% |
| 2021 | 67.53% | 6.17% | 6.35% | 15.14% |
General supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian general supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american general supervisors have the lowest average salary at $78,365.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,905 |
| White | $81,900 |
| Black or African American | $78,365 |
| Asian | $82,762 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,620 |
Average general supervisor age
See how the average age of general supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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General supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
General supervisor age breakdown
The average age of general supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the general supervisor population.
General supervisor age breakdown
| General Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
General supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for general supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 61% of general supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
General supervisors by degree level
| General supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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General supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, general supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $93,601 annually. With a Doctorate degree, general supervisors earn a median annual income of $91,256 compared to $84,633 for general supervisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,601 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $73,763 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,633 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,256 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,291 |
General supervisor employment statistics
Most general supervisors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where general supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where general supervisors work.
General supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
General supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the general supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most general supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
General supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 5% |
General supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for general supervisors are manufacturing, health care and professional.
General supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
General supervisor turnover and employment statistics
General supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for general supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | General supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average general supervisor tenure
The average general supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,656 general supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
General supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
General supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of general 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 7.93% | 102,287 |
| Product Management Internship | 8.41% | 160,403 |
| Sales Lead Manager | 9.38% | 293,331 |
| General Supervisor | 10.39% | - |
| Founder And Director | 11.63% | 8,360 |
| Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 43,453 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Similar general supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 7.93% | 102,287 |
| Product Management Internship | 8.41% | 160,403 |
| Sales Lead Manager | 9.38% | 293,331 |
| Founder And Director | 11.63% | 8,360 |
| Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 43,453 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Foreign languages spoken by general supervisors
The most common foreign language among general supervisors is Spanish at 64.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.9% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 64.4%
- French, 8.9%
- Arabic, 5.0%
- Italian, 4.0%
- Russian, 3.0%
- Other, 14.7%
General supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.4% |
| French | 8.9% |
| Arabic | 5.0% |
| Italian | 4.0% |
| Russian | 3.0% |
| Other | 14.7% |
