Sorting supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Sorting supervisor gender statistics
24.2% of sorting supervisors are women and 75.8% of sorting supervisors are men.
- Male, 75.8%
- Female, 24.2%
Sorting supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.8% |
| Female | 24.2% |
Sorting supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,140
Female income
$45,057
Sorting supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sorting supervisor positions over time. Currently, 24.2% of sorting supervisors are female.
Sorting supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.02% | 17.98% |
| 2011 | 81.95% | 18.05% |
| 2012 | 81.65% | 18.35% |
| 2013 | 83.83% | 16.17% |
| 2014 | 82.55% | 17.45% |
| 2015 | 79.50% | 20.50% |
| 2016 | 80.83% | 19.17% |
| 2017 | 77.61% | 22.39% |
| 2018 | 78.25% | 21.75% |
| 2019 | 81.80% | 18.20% |
| 2020 | 79.72% | 20.28% |
| 2021 | 75.81% | 24.19% |
Sorting supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared sorting supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, material crew supervisor and yard foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Move Coordinator | 29% | 71% |
| Sorting Supervisor | 76% | 24% |
| Warehouse Manager/Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Yard Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Material Crew Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
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Sorting supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sorting supervisors is White, which makes up 58.9% of all sorting supervisors. Comparatively, 16.7% of sorting supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of sorting supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Sorting supervisor race
| Sorting supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Sorting supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how sorting supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sorting supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.47% | 11.93% | 5.99% | 13.04% |
| 2011 | 68.10% | 12.10% | 5.42% | 11.63% |
| 2012 | 67.76% | 10.28% | 5.65% | 12.89% |
| 2013 | 67.67% | 12.04% | 4.80% | 12.62% |
| 2014 | 65.45% | 11.93% | 5.61% | 13.55% |
| 2015 | 65.50% | 12.46% | 5.12% | 13.93% |
| 2016 | 64.63% | 12.45% | 5.10% | 14.72% |
| 2017 | 63.38% | 13.19% | 6.68% | 13.45% |
| 2018 | 63.53% | 11.77% | 6.29% | 15.51% |
| 2019 | 62.91% | 11.47% | 6.33% | 16.32% |
| 2020 | 60.95% | 12.36% | 5.44% | 15.86% |
| 2021 | 58.89% | 12.04% | 6.56% | 16.68% |
Sorting supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sorting supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sorting supervisors have the lowest average salary at $52,011.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,493 |
| White | $53,617 |
| Black or African American | $52,011 |
| Asian | $52,758 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,853 |
Average sorting supervisor age
See how the average age of sorting supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sorting supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 51 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 |
Sorting supervisor age breakdown
The average age of sorting supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the sorting supervisor population.
Sorting supervisor age breakdown
| Sorting Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Sorting supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for sorting supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 48% of sorting supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Sorting supervisors by degree level
| Sorting supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Sorting supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sorting supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,984 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sorting supervisors earn a median annual income of $55,377 compared to $51,004 for sorting supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,984 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,488 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,377 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,004 |
Sorting supervisor employment statistics
Most sorting supervisors work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where sorting supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sorting supervisors work.
Sorting supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Sorting supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the sorting supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sorting supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sorting supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 2% |
Sorting supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for sorting supervisors are transportation, retail and manufacturing.
Sorting supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Sorting supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Sorting supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sorting supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sorting supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sorting supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 6.61% |
| 2012 | 4.57% |
| 2013 | 4.83% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.32% |
| 2017 | 2.10% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 2.84% |
| 2021 | 3.63% |
Average sorting supervisor tenure
The average sorting supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 851 sorting supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Sorting supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Sorting supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sorting 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Packing Associate | 4.53% | 14,718 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Sorting Supervisor | 8.13% | - |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar sorting supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Packing Associate | 4.53% | 14,718 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by sorting supervisors
The most common foreign language among sorting supervisors is Spanish at 72.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 9.1% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 72.7%
- Polish, 9.1%
- Carrier, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
Sorting supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.7% |
| Polish | 9.1% |
| Carrier | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
