Safety supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
Safety supervisor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates safety supervisor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our safety 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 safety supervisors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 38,061 safety supervisors currently employed in the United States.
- 16.2% of all safety supervisors are women, while 83.8% are men.
- The average safety supervisor age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of safety supervisors is White (69.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.8%), Asian (9.7%) and Black or African American (4.8%).
- Safety supervisors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The energy industry is the highest-paying for safety supervisors.
- 4% of all safety supervisors are LGBT.
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Safety supervisor demographics by:
Safety supervisor gender statistics
16.2% of safety supervisors are women and 83.8% of safety supervisors are men.
- Male, 83.8%
- Female, 16.2%
Safety supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.8% |
| Female | 16.2% |
Safety supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,518
Female income
$65,038
Safety supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in safety supervisor positions over time. Currently, 16.2% of safety supervisors are female.
Safety supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.45% | 11.55% |
| 2011 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
| 2012 | 86.80% | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 86.12% | 13.88% |
| 2014 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2015 | 86.84% | 13.16% |
| 2016 | 85.47% | 14.53% |
| 2017 | 86.30% | 13.70% |
| 2018 | 85.36% | 14.64% |
| 2019 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2020 | 86.07% | 13.93% |
| 2021 | 83.80% | 16.20% |
Safety supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared safety supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Safety Supervisor | 84% | 16% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Safety supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among safety supervisors is White, which makes up 69.6% of all safety supervisors. Comparatively, 11.8% of safety supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of safety supervisors are Asian.
- White, 69.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Safety supervisor race
| Safety supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Safety supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how safety supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Safety supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.44% | 4.64% | 9.37% | 7.77% |
| 2011 | 77.87% | 4.79% | 6.84% | 9.06% |
| 2012 | 77.59% | 3.91% | 8.13% | 8.59% |
| 2013 | 76.67% | 4.87% | 7.94% | 8.64% |
| 2014 | 75.25% | 4.95% | 8.84% | 8.98% |
| 2015 | 75.09% | 5.46% | 8.29% | 9.67% |
| 2016 | 74.17% | 4.64% | 8.98% | 9.69% |
| 2017 | 73.46% | 4.14% | 9.64% | 10.70% |
| 2018 | 73.43% | 4.22% | 10.35% | 9.71% |
| 2019 | 71.23% | 4.39% | 11.66% | 10.57% |
| 2020 | 71.38% | 4.88% | 9.58% | 10.54% |
| 2021 | 69.58% | 4.79% | 9.71% | 11.78% |
Safety supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian safety supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american safety supervisors have the lowest average salary at $65,429.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,456 |
| White | $65,620 |
| Black or African American | $65,429 |
| Asian | $71,827 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,466 |
Average safety supervisor age
See how the average age of safety supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Safety supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Safety supervisor age breakdown
The average age of safety supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the safety supervisor population.
Safety supervisor age breakdown
| Safety Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Safety supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for safety supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 50% of safety supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Safety supervisors by degree level
| Safety supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Safety supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, safety supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $80,793 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, safety supervisors earn a median annual income of $68,762 compared to $54,230 for safety supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,793 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,762 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,230 |
Safety supervisor employment statistics
Most safety supervisors work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where safety supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where safety supervisors work.
Safety supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Safety supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the safety supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most safety supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Safety supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 5% |
Safety supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for safety supervisors are construction, manufacturing and energy.
Safety supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Safety supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Safety supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for safety supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Safety supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Safety supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average safety supervisor tenure
The average safety supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 9,089 safety supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Safety supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Safety supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of safety 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Supervisor | 3.67% | - |
| Mine Inspector | 5.25% | 16,834 |
| Senior Electrical Designer | 6.39% | 78,838 |
| Military Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 49,325 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 30,813 |
Similar safety supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Inspector | 5.25% | 16,834 |
| Senior Electrical Designer | 6.39% | 78,838 |
| Military Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 49,325 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 30,813 |
Foreign languages spoken by safety supervisors
The most common foreign language among safety supervisors is Spanish at 71.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.0% and French is the third-most popular at 3.5%.
- Spanish, 71.6%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- French, 3.5%
- Carrier, 3.5%
- Italian, 3.0%
- Other, 13.4%
Safety supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| French | 3.5% |
| Carrier | 3.5% |
| Italian | 3.0% |
| Other | 13.4% |
