Script supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Script supervisor gender statistics
61.7% of script supervisors are women and 38.3% of script supervisors are men.
- Female, 61.7%
- Male, 38.3%
Script supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.7% |
| Male | 38.3% |
Script supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,896
Female income
$47,095
Script supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in script supervisor positions over time. Currently, 61.7% of script supervisors are female.
Script supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.39% | 56.61% |
| 2011 | 43.14% | 56.86% |
| 2012 | 44.23% | 55.77% |
| 2013 | 44.76% | 55.24% |
| 2014 | 43.93% | 56.07% |
| 2015 | 42.35% | 57.65% |
| 2016 | 43.06% | 56.94% |
| 2017 | 42.63% | 57.37% |
| 2018 | 40.28% | 59.72% |
| 2019 | 42.23% | 57.77% |
| 2020 | 40.04% | 59.96% |
| 2021 | 38.34% | 61.66% |
Script supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared script 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% |
| Script Supervisor | 38% | 62% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Script supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among script supervisors is White, which makes up 59.5% of all script supervisors. Comparatively, 20.2% of script supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of script supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Script supervisor race
| Script supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Script supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how script supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Script supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.20% | 10.67% | 3.66% | 17.66% |
| 2011 | 66.38% | 10.57% | 3.62% | 17.73% |
| 2012 | 65.66% | 10.57% | 3.60% | 18.25% |
| 2013 | 67.01% | 9.68% | 3.79% | 17.84% |
| 2014 | 65.37% | 10.08% | 4.02% | 18.53% |
| 2015 | 65.42% | 10.28% | 3.73% | 18.80% |
| 2016 | 64.45% | 10.29% | 3.85% | 19.51% |
| 2017 | 63.88% | 10.88% | 4.37% | 18.72% |
| 2018 | 65.17% | 10.01% | 3.95% | 19.06% |
| 2019 | 63.48% | 10.55% | 4.20% | 19.82% |
| 2020 | 62.38% | 10.15% | 4.35% | 19.00% |
| 2021 | 59.52% | 11.14% | 4.36% | 20.24% |
Script supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white script supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american script supervisors have the lowest average salary at $53,816.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,730 |
| White | $62,990 |
| Black or African American | $53,816 |
| Asian | $62,749 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,728 |
Average script supervisor age
See how the average age of script supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Script 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 |
Script supervisor age breakdown
The average age of script supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the script supervisor population.
Script supervisor age breakdown
| Script Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Script supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for script supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 79% of script supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Script supervisors by degree level
| Script supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Script supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, script supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $84,640 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, script supervisors earn a median annual income of $65,694 compared to $53,459 for script supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,640 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,911 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,694 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,459 |
Script supervisor employment statistics
Most script supervisors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where script supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where script supervisors work.
Script supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Script supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the script supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most script supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Script supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 5% |
Script supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for script supervisors are media, education and professional.
Script supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 29% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Script supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Script supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for script supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Script supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Script 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 script supervisor tenure
The average script supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 879 script supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Script supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 58% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Script supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of script 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Clean Up Crew Worker | 4.18% | 125,059 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Script Supervisor | 5.63% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar script supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Clean Up Crew Worker | 4.18% | 125,059 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by script supervisors
The most common foreign language among script supervisors is Spanish at 54.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 54.8%
- French, 12.9%
- Chinese, 8.1%
- Mandarin, 8.1%
- Italian, 6.5%
- Other, 9.6%
Script supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.8% |
| French | 12.9% |
| Chinese | 8.1% |
| Mandarin | 8.1% |
| Italian | 6.5% |
| Other | 9.6% |