Residence supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Residence supervisor gender statistics
49.2% of residence supervisors are women and 50.8% of residence supervisors are men.
- Male, 50.8%
- Female, 49.2%
Residence supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
Residence supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,140
Female income
$41,662
Residence supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in residence supervisor positions over time. Currently, 49.2% of residence supervisors are female.
Residence supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.66% | 46.34% |
| 2011 | 48.28% | 51.72% |
| 2012 | 50.99% | 49.01% |
| 2013 | 54.06% | 45.94% |
| 2014 | 48.51% | 51.49% |
| 2015 | 46.77% | 53.23% |
| 2016 | 51.50% | 48.50% |
| 2017 | 51.78% | 48.22% |
| 2018 | 48.95% | 51.05% |
| 2019 | 50.92% | 49.08% |
| 2020 | 50.52% | 49.48% |
| 2021 | 50.84% | 49.16% |
Residence supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared residence supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Residence Supervisor | 51% | 49% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Residence supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among residence supervisors is White, which makes up 58.5% of all residence supervisors. Comparatively, 17.7% of residence supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of residence supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 58.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
Residence supervisor race
| Residence supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
Residence supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how residence supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Residence supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.21% | 15.58% | 4.47% | 13.72% |
| 2011 | 64.75% | 14.85% | 4.27% | 13.02% |
| 2012 | 62.81% | 13.05% | 3.94% | 14.60% |
| 2013 | 61.12% | 14.41% | 4.76% | 14.52% |
| 2014 | 64.49% | 11.51% | 5.11% | 15.07% |
| 2015 | 63.17% | 13.54% | 4.08% | 14.53% |
| 2016 | 62.88% | 13.31% | 4.79% | 14.88% |
| 2017 | 61.16% | 13.15% | 4.34% | 16.47% |
| 2018 | 61.39% | 11.27% | 5.14% | 17.82% |
| 2019 | 61.42% | 12.39% | 4.89% | 17.17% |
| 2020 | 58.40% | 11.87% | 4.62% | 18.23% |
| 2021 | 58.53% | 11.48% | 5.53% | 17.73% |
Residence supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian residence supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american residence supervisors have the lowest average salary at $42,110.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,111 |
| White | $42,625 |
| Black or African American | $42,110 |
| Asian | $44,690 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,207 |
Average residence supervisor age
See how the average age of residence supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Residence supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Residence supervisor age breakdown
The average age of residence supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the residence supervisor population.
Residence supervisor age breakdown
| Residence Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Residence supervisor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Residence supervisors by degree level
| Residence supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Residence supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, residence supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,603 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, residence supervisors earn a median annual income of $43,396 compared to $39,611 for residence supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,603 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,403 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,396 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,611 |
Residence supervisor employment statistics
Most residence supervisors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where residence supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where residence supervisors work.
Residence supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Residence supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the residence supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most residence supervisors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Residence supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 18% |
Residence supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for residence supervisors are education, health care and government.
Residence supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Health Care | 22% |
| Government | 14% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Residence supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Residence supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for residence supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Residence supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Residence supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average residence supervisor tenure
The average residence supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,793 residence supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Residence supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Residence supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of residence 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Juvenile Officer | 9.50% | 56,115 |
| Student Coordinator | 10.75% | 40,861 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Residence Supervisor | 11.48% | - |
| Mental Hygienist | 15.06% | 28,826 |
| Clinical Externship | 15.06% | 63,061 |
Similar residence supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Juvenile Officer | 9.50% | 56,115 |
| Student Coordinator | 10.75% | 40,861 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Mental Hygienist | 15.06% | 28,826 |
| Clinical Externship | 15.06% | 63,061 |
Foreign languages spoken by residence supervisors
The most common foreign language among residence supervisors is Spanish at 74.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 74.4%
- French, 9.3%
- Portuguese, 4.7%
- Japanese, 4.7%
- Swahili, 2.3%
- Other, 4.6%
Residence supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 74.4% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.7% |
| Japanese | 4.7% |
| Swahili | 2.3% |
| Other | 4.6% |
