Route supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Route supervisor gender statistics
11.8% of route supervisors are women and 88.2% of route supervisors are men.
- Male, 88.2%
- Female, 11.8%
Route supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.2% |
| Female | 11.8% |
Route supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,165
Female income
$45,130
Route supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in route supervisor positions over time. Currently, 11.8% of route supervisors are female.
Route supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.61% | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 91.42% | 8.58% |
| 2013 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
| 2014 | 91.89% | 8.11% |
| 2015 | 90.28% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 90.99% | 9.01% |
| 2017 | 89.25% | 10.75% |
| 2018 | 89.60% | 10.40% |
| 2019 | 91.50% | 8.50% |
| 2020 | 90.40% | 9.60% |
| 2021 | 88.25% | 11.75% |
Route supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared route supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, material crew supervisor and yard foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Move Coordinator | 29% | 71% |
| Route Supervisor | 88% | 12% |
| Warehouse Manager/Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Yard Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Material Crew Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
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Route supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among route supervisors is White, which makes up 57.6% of all route supervisors. Comparatively, 18.0% of route supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of route supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Route supervisor race
| Route supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Route supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how route supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Route supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.19% | 11.98% | 6.19% | 14.37% |
| 2011 | 66.82% | 12.15% | 5.62% | 12.96% |
| 2012 | 66.49% | 10.33% | 5.85% | 14.21% |
| 2013 | 66.39% | 12.09% | 5.00% | 13.95% |
| 2014 | 64.17% | 11.98% | 5.80% | 14.87% |
| 2015 | 64.22% | 12.51% | 5.31% | 15.26% |
| 2016 | 63.35% | 12.50% | 5.30% | 16.05% |
| 2017 | 62.11% | 13.24% | 6.88% | 14.78% |
| 2018 | 62.25% | 11.82% | 6.48% | 16.84% |
| 2019 | 61.64% | 11.52% | 6.52% | 17.65% |
| 2020 | 59.67% | 12.41% | 5.63% | 17.19% |
| 2021 | 57.61% | 12.09% | 6.76% | 18.01% |
Route supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown route supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american route supervisors have the lowest average salary at $48,620.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,810 |
| White | $49,393 |
| Black or African American | $48,620 |
| Asian | $48,981 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,027 |
Average route supervisor age
See how the average age of route supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Route supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 51 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 |
Route supervisor age breakdown
The average age of route supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the route supervisor population.
Route supervisor age breakdown
| Route Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Route supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for route supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 37% of route supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Route supervisors by degree level
| Route supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Route supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, route supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,697 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, route supervisors earn a median annual income of $50,228 compared to $48,129 for route supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,697 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,382 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,228 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,129 |
Route supervisor employment statistics
Most route supervisors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where route supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where route supervisors work.
Route supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Route supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the route supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most route supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Route supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 4% |
Route supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for route supervisors are manufacturing, transportation and hospitality.
Route supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Route supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Route supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for route supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Route supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Route supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 6.61% |
| 2012 | 4.57% |
| 2013 | 4.83% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.32% |
| 2017 | 2.10% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 2.84% |
| 2021 | 3.63% |
Average route supervisor tenure
The average route supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,232 route supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Route supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Route supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of route 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Route Supervisor | 8.13% | - |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar route supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by route supervisors
The most common foreign language among route supervisors is Spanish at 90.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 3.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.0%.
- Spanish, 90.9%
- German, 3.0%
- Portuguese, 3.0%
- Carrier, 3.0%
Route supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 90.9% |
| German | 3.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.0% |
| Carrier | 3.0% |
