Nursery supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Nursery supervisor gender statistics
84.1% of nursery supervisors are women and 15.9% of nursery supervisors are men.
- Female, 84.1%
- Male, 15.9%
Nursery supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.1% |
| Male | 15.9% |
Nursery supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,251
Female income
$28,945
Nursery supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nursery supervisor positions over time. Currently, 84.1% of nursery supervisors are female.
Nursery supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.18% | 88.82% |
| 2011 | 11.86% | 88.14% |
| 2012 | 12.72% | 87.28% |
| 2013 | 13.95% | 86.05% |
| 2014 | 12.01% | 87.99% |
| 2015 | 13.47% | 86.53% |
| 2016 | 11.88% | 88.12% |
| 2017 | 12.62% | 87.38% |
| 2018 | 13.79% | 86.21% |
| 2019 | 13.07% | 86.93% |
| 2020 | 16.14% | 83.86% |
| 2021 | 15.95% | 84.05% |
Nursery supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared nursery supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Nursery Supervisor | 16% | 84% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Nursery supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nursery supervisors is White, which makes up 65.4% of all nursery supervisors. Comparatively, 14.2% of nursery supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of nursery supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Nursery supervisor race
| Nursery supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Nursery supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how nursery supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nursery supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.55% | 12.01% | 5.34% | 11.40% |
| 2011 | 67.01% | 12.87% | 5.05% | 11.61% |
| 2012 | 66.30% | 13.30% | 5.57% | 11.96% |
| 2013 | 67.44% | 12.37% | 5.67% | 11.67% |
| 2014 | 67.83% | 12.10% | 5.29% | 11.76% |
| 2015 | 67.48% | 11.65% | 5.35% | 12.24% |
| 2016 | 66.96% | 12.61% | 5.57% | 11.89% |
| 2017 | 66.16% | 11.19% | 5.80% | 13.47% |
| 2018 | 66.16% | 10.90% | 5.58% | 14.18% |
| 2019 | 68.59% | 9.06% | 6.02% | 13.22% |
| 2020 | 66.27% | 9.01% | 6.46% | 12.98% |
| 2021 | 65.35% | 8.73% | 6.14% | 14.20% |
Nursery supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino nursery supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nursery supervisors have the lowest average salary at $29,797.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,632 |
| White | $29,961 |
| Black or African American | $29,797 |
| Asian | $30,014 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,865 |
Average nursery supervisor age
See how the average age of nursery supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Nursery supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32 | 42 |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 33 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 38 |
| White | 36 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Nursery supervisor age breakdown
The average age of nursery supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the nursery supervisor population.
Nursery supervisor age breakdown
| Nursery Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Nursery supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for nursery supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 52% of nursery supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Nursery supervisors by degree level
| Nursery supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Nursery supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nursery supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,490 annually. With a Doctorate degree, nursery supervisors earn a median annual income of $35,701 compared to $31,794 for nursery supervisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,490 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,108 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,794 |
| Doctorate Degree | $35,701 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,852 |
Nursery supervisor employment statistics
Most nursery supervisors work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where nursery supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nursery supervisors work.
Nursery supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 44% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Nursery supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the nursery supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nursery supervisors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Nursery supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 3% |
Nursery supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for nursery supervisors are non profits, education and health care.
Nursery supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 38% |
| Education | 20% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Nursery supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Nursery supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nursery supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nursery supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nursery supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.15% |
| 2011 | 6.72% |
| 2012 | 6.69% |
| 2013 | 6.20% |
| 2014 | 4.71% |
| 2015 | 4.39% |
| 2016 | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 2.88% |
| 2018 | 2.72% |
| 2019 | 2.90% |
| 2020 | 4.48% |
| 2021 | 4.49% |
Average nursery supervisor tenure
The average nursery supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 481 nursery supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Nursery supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Nursery supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nursery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Supervisor | 5.04% | - |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 7.55% | 62,487 |
| First Aid Teacher | 8.89% | 80,715 |
| World History Teacher | 11.94% | 53,663 |
Similar nursery supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 7.55% | 62,487 |
| First Aid Teacher | 8.89% | 80,715 |
| World History Teacher | 11.94% | 53,663 |
Foreign languages spoken by nursery supervisors
The most common foreign language among nursery supervisors is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- German, 25.0%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- Kurdish, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Other, 8.4%
Nursery supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| Kurdish | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% |
