Production supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
Production supervisor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates production supervisor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our production supervisor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about production supervisors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 117,222 production supervisors currently employed in the United States.
- 16.6% of all production supervisors are women, while 83.4% are men.
- The average production supervisor age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of production supervisors is White (61.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.1%), Black or African American (11.9%) and Asian (5.0%).
- Production supervisors are most in-demand in Chicago, IL.
- The automotive industry is the highest-paying for production supervisors.
- 6% of all production supervisors are LGBT.
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Production supervisor demographics by:
Production supervisor gender statistics
16.6% of production supervisors are women and 83.4% of production supervisors are men.
- Male, 83.4%
- Female, 16.6%
Production supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.4% |
| Female | 16.6% |
Production supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,442
Female income
$62,653
Production supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in production supervisor positions over time. Currently, 16.6% of production supervisors are female.
Production supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.13% | 13.87% |
| 2011 | 86.01% | 13.99% |
| 2012 | 86.53% | 13.47% |
| 2013 | 86.78% | 13.22% |
| 2014 | 86.39% | 13.61% |
| 2015 | 85.61% | 14.39% |
| 2016 | 85.97% | 14.03% |
| 2017 | 85.76% | 14.24% |
| 2018 | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 2019 | 85.55% | 14.45% |
| 2020 | 84.40% | 15.60% |
| 2021 | 83.44% | 16.56% |
Production supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared production supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Production Supervisor | 83% | 17% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Production supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among production supervisors is White, which makes up 61.2% of all production supervisors. Comparatively, 17.1% of production supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of production supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Production supervisor race
| Production supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Production supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how production supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Production supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.85% | 11.46% | 4.27% | 14.50% |
| 2011 | 68.02% | 11.36% | 4.22% | 14.58% |
| 2012 | 67.31% | 11.37% | 4.20% | 15.09% |
| 2013 | 68.65% | 10.47% | 4.40% | 14.68% |
| 2014 | 67.02% | 10.87% | 4.63% | 15.38% |
| 2015 | 67.06% | 11.07% | 4.33% | 15.64% |
| 2016 | 66.10% | 11.08% | 4.46% | 16.36% |
| 2017 | 65.53% | 11.67% | 4.97% | 15.57% |
| 2018 | 66.82% | 10.80% | 4.56% | 15.91% |
| 2019 | 65.12% | 11.34% | 4.80% | 16.66% |
| 2020 | 64.02% | 10.95% | 4.96% | 15.84% |
| 2021 | 61.17% | 11.94% | 4.97% | 17.08% |
Production supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white production supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american production supervisors have the lowest average salary at $67,189.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,072 |
| White | $72,966 |
| Black or African American | $67,189 |
| Asian | $72,820 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,336 |
Average production supervisor age
See how the average age of production supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Production supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Production supervisor age breakdown
The average age of production supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the production supervisor population.
Production supervisor age breakdown
| Production Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Production supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for production supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of production supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Production supervisors by degree level
| Production supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Production supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, production supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $85,183 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, production supervisors earn a median annual income of $74,591 compared to $66,955 for production supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,183 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,113 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,591 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,955 |
Production supervisor employment statistics
Most production supervisors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where production supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where production supervisors work.
Production supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 47% |
Production supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the production supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most production supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Production supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 48% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 1% |
Production supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for production supervisors are manufacturing, automotive and technology.
Production supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Production supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Production supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for production supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Production supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Production supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average production supervisor tenure
The average production supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60,900 production supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Production supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Production supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of production 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Meat Processor | 4.18% | 13,889 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Production Supervisor | 5.63% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar production supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,561 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Meat Processor | 4.18% | 13,889 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by production supervisors
The most common foreign language among production supervisors is Spanish at 72.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.9% and German is the third-most popular at 3.5%.
- Spanish, 72.5%
- French, 5.9%
- German, 3.5%
- Portuguese, 3.1%
- Italian, 1.8%
- Other, 13.2%
Production supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.5% |
| French | 5.9% |
| German | 3.5% |
| Portuguese | 3.1% |
| Italian | 1.8% |
| Other | 13.2% |
