Instructional supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Instructional supervisor gender statistics
31.2% of instructional supervisors are women and 68.8% of instructional supervisors are men.
- Male, 68.8%
- Female, 31.2%
Instructional supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.8% |
| Female | 31.2% |
Instructional supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,632
Female income
$77,862
Instructional supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in instructional supervisor positions over time. Currently, 31.2% of instructional supervisors are female.
Instructional supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.32% | 30.68% |
| 2011 | 69.77% | 30.23% |
| 2012 | 69.50% | 30.50% |
| 2013 | 69.12% | 30.88% |
| 2014 | 68.15% | 31.85% |
| 2015 | 68.88% | 31.12% |
| 2016 | 68.59% | 31.41% |
| 2017 | 69.10% | 30.90% |
| 2018 | 68.60% | 31.40% |
| 2019 | 68.23% | 31.77% |
| 2020 | 67.66% | 32.34% |
| 2021 | 68.79% | 31.21% |
Instructional supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared instructional supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Instructional Supervisor | 69% | 31% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Instructional supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among instructional supervisors is White, which makes up 66.6% of all instructional supervisors. Comparatively, 11.4% of instructional supervisors are Asian and 9.9% of instructional supervisors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.6%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Instructional supervisor race
| Instructional supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Instructional supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how instructional supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Instructional supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.99% | 7.11% | 9.26% | 8.07% |
| 2011 | 72.68% | 6.96% | 9.99% | 7.83% |
| 2012 | 72.27% | 7.25% | 9.86% | 8.07% |
| 2013 | 71.41% | 7.61% | 10.15% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 71.50% | 7.23% | 9.81% | 8.71% |
| 2015 | 69.95% | 7.46% | 10.76% | 9.00% |
| 2016 | 70.44% | 7.39% | 10.48% | 8.89% |
| 2017 | 69.52% | 7.13% | 11.65% | 8.94% |
| 2018 | 71.30% | 6.87% | 9.97% | 9.14% |
| 2019 | 69.64% | 7.14% | 10.92% | 9.66% |
| 2020 | 67.71% | 6.84% | 10.56% | 9.82% |
| 2021 | 66.56% | 6.97% | 11.35% | 9.94% |
Instructional supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian instructional supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american instructional supervisors have the lowest average salary at $78,917.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,413 |
| White | $79,465 |
| Black or African American | $78,917 |
| Asian | $80,737 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,641 |
Average instructional supervisor age
See how the average age of instructional supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Instructional supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Instructional supervisor age breakdown
The average age of instructional supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the instructional supervisor population.
Instructional supervisor age breakdown
| Instructional Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Instructional supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for instructional supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 45% of instructional supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 29%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Instructional supervisors by degree level
| Instructional supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Instructional supervisor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,566 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,786 |
Instructional supervisor employment statistics
Most instructional supervisors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where instructional supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where instructional supervisors work.
Instructional supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Instructional supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the instructional supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most instructional supervisors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Instructional supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 11% |
Instructional supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for instructional supervisors are education, government and manufacturing.
Instructional supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Government | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Instructional supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Instructional supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for instructional supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Instructional supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Instructional supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average instructional supervisor tenure
The average instructional supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,210 instructional supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Instructional supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Instructional supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of instructional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Supervisor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Similar instructional supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Assistant | 6.04% | 27,152 |
| Co-Teacher | 9.52% | 70,919 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Developer | 16.25% | 73,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by instructional supervisors
The most common foreign language among instructional supervisors is Spanish at 52.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 52.0%
- French, 12.0%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- Italian, 6.7%
- Vietnamese, 2.7%
- Other, 19.9%
Instructional supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.0% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| Italian | 6.7% |
| Vietnamese | 2.7% |
| Other | 19.9% |
