Section leader vs section supervisor

The differences between section leaders and section supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a section leader and a section supervisor. Additionally, a section leader has an average salary of $93,587, which is higher than the $67,204 average annual salary of a section supervisor.

The top three skills for a section leader include safety procedures, combat and non. The most important skills for a section supervisor are safety procedures, direct supervision, and proficiency testing.

Section leader vs section supervisor overview

	Section Leader	Section Supervisor
Yearly salary	$93,587	$67,204
Hourly rate	$44.99	$32.31
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	33,602	33,397
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Section leader vs section supervisor salary

Section leaders and section supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Section Leader	Section Supervisor
Average salary	$93,587	$67,204
Salary range	Between $49,000 And $176,000	Between $33,000 And $136,000
Highest paying City	Lewiston, ME	Needham, MA
Highest paying state	Maine	Massachusetts
Best paying company	Holzer Health System	CITRUS VALLEY PHYSICIANS GROUP
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between section leader and section supervisor education

There are a few differences between a section leader and a section supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Section Leader	Section Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Music	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Section leader vs section supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between section leaders' and section supervisors' demographics:

	Section Leader	Section Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%	Male, 79.0% Female, 21.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 5.2% White, 60.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% Asian, 4.6% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between section leader and section supervisor duties and responsibilities

Section leader example responsibilities.

Manage 3 team leaders and 40 plus associates using TPM philosophies.
Manage the day to day operations of government regulate and non regulate laboratories to ensure compliance.
Work closely with QA dept and use of color sentry and PMS color books to accomplish good end product.
Ensure assigned equipment are maintained and serviceable for accomplish all combat evacuation during OIF.
Collect battlefield intelligence reports and analyzes accuracy of reconnaissance information for use by senior leadership.
Recognize as NCO of the year.

Section supervisor example responsibilities.

Supervise ammunition resupply operations ensuring all jobs are accomplish on time.
Lead division payroll meetings and maintain documentation available in share directory and portal to facilitate communication and standardization of payroll procedures.
Supervise and assist in the transportation, loading, and unloading of multiple types of hazardous materials between multiple DOD organizations.
Handle subpoenas, court orders.
Train variuos areas in HIPAA compliance.
Supervise the design and build unique laser and electronic systems for DoD applications.

Section leader vs section supervisor skills

Common section leader skills

Safety Procedures, 24%
Combat, 11%
Non, 8%
Weapons Systems, 8%
Preventive Maintenance, 5%
Logistical Support, 5%

Common section supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 16%
Direct Supervision, 12%
Proficiency Testing, 6%
Chemistry, 5%
Combat, 5%
Career Development, 4%