Signal supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Signal supervisor gender statistics
7.4% of signal supervisors are women and 92.6% of signal supervisors are men.
- Male, 92.6%
- Female, 7.4%
Signal supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.6% |
| Female | 7.4% |
Signal supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,106
Female income
$48,268
Signal supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in signal supervisor positions over time. Currently, 7.4% of signal supervisors are female.
Signal supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2011 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 2012 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2014 | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 2015 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2016 | 93.11% | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
| 2018 | 92.50% | 7.50% |
| 2019 | 93.95% | 6.05% |
| 2020 | 91.95% | 8.05% |
| 2021 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
Signal supervisor related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Supervisor | 93% | 7% |
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Signal supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among signal supervisors is White, which makes up 68.3% of all signal supervisors. Comparatively, 15.0% of signal supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of signal supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Signal supervisor race
| Signal supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Signal supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how signal supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Signal supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.97% | 9.64% | 2.38% | 10.88% |
| 2011 | 74.22% | 9.03% | 2.11% | 11.73% |
| 2012 | 73.71% | 8.99% | 1.88% | 12.93% |
| 2013 | 72.71% | 9.11% | 2.32% | 12.88% |
| 2014 | 72.88% | 9.71% | 2.56% | 12.07% |
| 2015 | 73.39% | 9.28% | 1.92% | 12.92% |
| 2016 | 73.73% | 8.25% | 2.46% | 13.11% |
| 2017 | 73.20% | 8.50% | 2.20% | 13.20% |
| 2018 | 70.85% | 8.71% | 2.36% | 15.41% |
| 2019 | 73.14% | 9.42% | 2.18% | 12.81% |
| 2020 | 71.72% | 8.29% | 2.08% | 13.42% |
| 2021 | 68.30% | 8.72% | 2.16% | 15.05% |
Signal supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian signal supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american signal supervisors have the lowest average salary at $48,828.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,165 |
| White | $53,205 |
| Black or African American | $48,828 |
| Asian | $62,544 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,063 |
Average signal supervisor age
See how the average age of signal supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Signal supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 51 |
| Unknown | 43 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | |
| White | 51 | 51.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53.5 |
Signal supervisor age breakdown
The average age of signal supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the signal supervisor population.
Signal supervisor age breakdown
| Signal Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Signal supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for signal supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 44% of signal supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 42% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 42%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Signal supervisors by degree level
| Signal supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Signal supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, signal supervisors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $65,996 annually. With a Associate degree, signal supervisors earn a median annual income of $52,464 compared to $49,788 for signal supervisors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,788 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,996 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,464 |
Signal supervisor employment statistics
Most signal supervisors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where signal supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where signal supervisors work.
Signal supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Signal supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the signal supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most signal supervisors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Signal supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 41% |
Signal supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for signal supervisors are government, transportation and manufacturing.
Signal supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 35% |
| Transportation | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
Signal supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Signal supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for signal supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Signal supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Signal supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.85% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 4.63% |
| 2013 | 3.86% |
| 2014 | 2.71% |
| 2015 | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 2.81% |
| 2017 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.55% |
Average signal supervisor tenure
The average signal supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 104 signal supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Signal supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Signal supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of signal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Line Mechanic | 2.02% | 81,088 |
| Tire Technician | 2.91% | 110,586 |
| Maintenance Foreman | 3.55% | 97,927 |
| Aviation Structural Mechanic | 3.67% | 36,647 |
| Signal Supervisor | 4.05% | - |
| Slot Technician | 6.29% | 60,589 |
| Locksmith | 9.57% | 60,250 |
Similar signal supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Line Mechanic | 2.02% | 81,088 |
| Tire Technician | 2.91% | 110,586 |
| Maintenance Foreman | 3.55% | 97,927 |
| Aviation Structural Mechanic | 3.67% | 36,647 |
| Slot Technician | 6.29% | 60,589 |
| Locksmith | 9.57% | 60,250 |
Foreign languages spoken by signal supervisors
The most common foreign language among signal supervisors is German at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 20.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Croatian, 20.0%
Signal supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 20.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Croatian | 20.0% |