Mine supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Mine supervisor gender statistics
7.4% of mine supervisors are women and 92.6% of mine supervisors are men.
- Male, 92.6%
- Female, 7.4%
Mine supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.6% |
| Female | 7.4% |
Mine supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,361
Female income
$64,907
Mine supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mine supervisor positions over time. Currently, 7.4% of mine supervisors are female.
Mine supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.95% | 5.05% |
| 2011 | 95.11% | 4.89% |
| 2012 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2013 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2014 | 95.72% | 4.28% |
| 2015 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2016 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2017 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
| 2018 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2019 | 95.19% | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2021 | 92.65% | 7.35% |
Mine supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared mine supervisors 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 Supervisor | 93% | 7% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Mine supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mine supervisors is White, which makes up 65.5% of all mine supervisors. Comparatively, 22.7% of mine supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of mine supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.7%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Mine supervisor race
| Mine supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Mine supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how mine supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mine supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.13% | 5.17% | 1.18% | 15.38% |
| 2011 | 74.90% | 6.14% | 1.14% | 15.38% |
| 2012 | 75.55% | 5.50% | 1.34% | 15.21% |
| 2013 | 75.39% | 5.06% | 1.10% | 15.98% |
| 2014 | 73.98% | 5.44% | 1.12% | 16.97% |
| 2015 | 74.34% | 5.43% | 1.28% | 16.52% |
| 2016 | 73.23% | 5.53% | 1.20% | 17.77% |
| 2017 | 71.87% | 5.88% | 1.04% | 18.62% |
| 2018 | 71.69% | 5.04% | 1.26% | 19.76% |
| 2019 | 70.03% | 5.46% | 1.34% | 20.49% |
| 2020 | 68.40% | 5.81% | 1.19% | 19.98% |
| 2021 | 65.53% | 5.44% | 1.42% | 22.67% |
Mine supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mine supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mine supervisors have the lowest average salary at $72,019.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,438 |
| White | $82,986 |
| Black or African American | $72,019 |
| Asian | $87,862 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,416 |
Average mine supervisor age
See how the average age of mine supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mine supervisor 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 supervisor age breakdown
The average age of mine supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the mine supervisor population.
Mine supervisor age breakdown
| Mine Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Mine supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for mine supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 61% of mine supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Mine supervisors by degree level
| Mine supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Mine supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mine supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $96,994 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mine supervisors earn a median annual income of $84,850 compared to $81,767 for mine supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,994 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $76,294 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,850 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,767 |
Mine supervisor employment statistics
Company size where mine supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mine supervisors work.
Mine supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Mine supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for mine supervisors are manufacturing, construction and energy.
Mine supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 42% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Mine supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Mine supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mine supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mine supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mine supervisor 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 supervisor tenure
The average mine supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 154 mine supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Mine supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Mine supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| General Helper | 1.77% | 69,738 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Mine Supervisor | 2.35% | - |
| Rig Hand | 2.60% | 4,329 |
| Painter | 5.83% | 4,482 |
Similar mine supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| General Helper | 1.77% | 69,738 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Rig Hand | 2.60% | 4,329 |
| Painter | 5.83% | 4,482 |
Foreign languages spoken by mine supervisors
The most common foreign language among mine supervisors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 20.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
Mine supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |