Mine superintendent demographics and statistics in the US
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Mine superintendent gender statistics
8.6% of mine superintendents are women and 91.4% of mine superintendents are men.
- Male, 91.4%
- Female, 8.6%
Mine superintendent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.4% |
| Female | 8.6% |
Mine superintendent gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,462
Female income
$49,967
Mine superintendent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mine superintendent positions over time. Currently, 8.6% of mine superintendents are female.
Mine superintendent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2011 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2012 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2013 | 94.36% | 5.64% |
| 2014 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2015 | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 2016 | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 2017 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2018 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
| 2019 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2020 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2021 | 91.45% | 8.55% |
Mine superintendent related jobs gender ratio
We compared mine superintendents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Mine Superintendent | 91% | 9% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Mine superintendent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mine superintendents is White, which makes up 69.6% of all mine superintendents. Comparatively, 18.0% of mine superintendents are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of mine superintendents are Black or African American.
- White, 69.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Mine superintendent race
| Mine superintendent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Mine superintendent race and ethnicity over time
See how mine superintendent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mine superintendent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.20% | 5.68% | 1.22% | 10.67% |
| 2011 | 78.98% | 6.64% | 1.18% | 10.68% |
| 2012 | 79.63% | 6.00% | 1.38% | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 79.47% | 5.56% | 1.14% | 11.28% |
| 2014 | 78.05% | 5.94% | 1.15% | 12.27% |
| 2015 | 78.42% | 5.94% | 1.31% | 11.82% |
| 2016 | 77.31% | 6.04% | 1.23% | 13.07% |
| 2017 | 75.95% | 6.39% | 1.07% | 13.92% |
| 2018 | 75.76% | 5.55% | 1.30% | 15.06% |
| 2019 | 74.11% | 5.97% | 1.38% | 15.79% |
| 2020 | 72.48% | 6.31% | 1.22% | 15.27% |
| 2021 | 69.61% | 5.95% | 1.46% | 17.96% |
Mine superintendent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mine superintendents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mine superintendents have the lowest average salary at $56,543.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,638 |
| White | $66,924 |
| Black or African American | $56,543 |
| Asian | $71,626 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,617 |
Average mine superintendent age
See how the average age of mine superintendents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Mine superintendent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Mine superintendent age breakdown
The average age of mine superintendents is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the mine superintendent population.
Mine superintendent age breakdown
| Mine Superintendent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Mine superintendent educational attainment
The most common degree for mine superintendents is bachelor's degree, with 64% of mine superintendents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Mine superintendents by degree level
| Mine superintendent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Mine superintendent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mine superintendents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $80,564 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mine superintendents earn a median annual income of $68,716 compared to $65,757 for mine superintendents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,564 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,556 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,716 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,757 |
Mine superintendent employment statistics
Company size where mine superintendents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mine superintendents work.
Mine superintendent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Mine superintendent jobs by industry
The most common industries for mine superintendents are manufacturing, energy and construction.
Mine superintendent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Energy | 18% |
| Construction | 16% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Mine superintendent turnover and employment statistics
Mine superintendent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mine superintendents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mine superintendent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mine superintendent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average mine superintendent tenure
The average mine superintendent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 188 mine superintendents resumes in Zippia's database.
Mine superintendent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Mine superintendent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mine superintendents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Demolition Worker | 1.77% | 33,532 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Mine Superintendent | 2.35% | - |
| Field Operator | 2.60% | 81,407 |
| Industrial Painter | 5.83% | 12,353 |
Similar mine superintendent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Demolition Worker | 1.77% | 33,532 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Field Operator | 2.60% | 81,407 |
| Industrial Painter | 5.83% | 12,353 |
Foreign languages spoken by mine superintendents
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
Mine superintendent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |