Shop superintendent demographics and statistics in the US
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Shop superintendent gender statistics
2.4% of shop superintendents are women and 97.6% of shop superintendents are men.
- Male, 97.6%
- Female, 2.4%
Shop superintendent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.6% |
| Female | 2.4% |
Shop superintendent gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,726
Female income
$57,371
Shop superintendent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shop superintendent positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of shop superintendents are female.
Shop superintendent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
| 2011 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
| 2012 | 98.11% | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 98.15% | 1.85% |
| 2014 | 98.08% | 1.92% |
| 2015 | 97.96% | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2019 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2020 | 97.76% | 2.24% |
| 2021 | 97.60% | 2.40% |
Shop superintendent related jobs gender ratio
We compared shop superintendents 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% |
| Shop Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Shop superintendent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shop superintendents is White, which makes up 61.0% of all shop superintendents. Comparatively, 15.8% of shop superintendents are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of shop superintendents are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Shop superintendent race
| Shop superintendent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Shop superintendent race and ethnicity over time
See how shop superintendent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shop superintendent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.64% | 13.08% | 4.17% | 13.20% |
| 2011 | 67.82% | 12.99% | 4.12% | 13.28% |
| 2012 | 67.10% | 12.99% | 4.10% | 13.79% |
| 2013 | 68.45% | 12.10% | 4.30% | 13.38% |
| 2014 | 66.81% | 12.50% | 4.53% | 14.07% |
| 2015 | 66.85% | 12.70% | 4.23% | 14.34% |
| 2016 | 65.89% | 12.71% | 4.36% | 15.06% |
| 2017 | 65.32% | 13.30% | 4.87% | 14.27% |
| 2018 | 66.61% | 12.43% | 4.45% | 14.61% |
| 2019 | 64.91% | 12.97% | 4.70% | 15.36% |
| 2020 | 63.81% | 12.57% | 4.86% | 14.54% |
| 2021 | 60.96% | 13.56% | 4.87% | 15.78% |
Shop superintendent wage gap by race
According to our data, white shop superintendents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american shop superintendents have the lowest average salary at $62,781.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,058 |
| White | $69,824 |
| Black or African American | $62,781 |
| Asian | $69,644 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,597 |
Average shop superintendent age
See how the average age of shop superintendents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Shop superintendent 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 |
Shop superintendent age breakdown
The average age of shop superintendents is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the shop superintendent population.
Shop superintendent age breakdown
| Shop Superintendent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Shop superintendent educational attainment
The most common degree for shop superintendents is bachelor's degree, with 36% of shop superintendents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Shop superintendents by degree level
| Shop superintendent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Shop superintendent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shop superintendents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $85,248 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, shop superintendents earn a median annual income of $71,836 compared to $62,499 for shop superintendents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,248 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,560 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,836 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,499 |
Shop superintendent employment statistics
Most shop superintendents work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where shop superintendents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shop superintendents work.
Shop superintendent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Shop superintendent jobs by company type
Employees with the shop superintendent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shop superintendents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Shop superintendent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 4% |
Shop superintendent jobs by industry
The most common industries for shop superintendents are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Shop superintendent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Shop superintendent turnover and employment statistics
Shop superintendent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shop superintendents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shop superintendent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shop superintendent 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 shop superintendent tenure
The average shop superintendent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 352 shop superintendents resumes in Zippia's database.
Shop superintendent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Shop superintendent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shop superintendents 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 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Parts Inspector | 3.84% | 39,210 |
| Butcher | 4.18% | 6,871 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Shop Superintendent | 5.63% | - |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar shop superintendent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Laser Operator | 2.83% | 56,479 |
| Parts Inspector | 3.84% | 39,210 |
| Butcher | 4.18% | 6,871 |
| Laundry Aide | 5.06% | 45,254 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by shop superintendents
The most common foreign language among shop superintendents is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Turkish, 25.0%
Shop superintendent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Turkish | 25.0% |
