Specialty plant supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Specialty plant supervisor demographics by:
Specialty plant supervisor gender statistics
50.3% of specialty plant supervisors are women and 49.7% of specialty plant supervisors are men.
- Female, 50.3%
- Male, 49.7%
Specialty plant supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% |
| Male | 49.7% |
Specialty plant supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,275
Female income
$32,325
Specialty plant supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in specialty plant supervisor positions over time. Currently, 50.3% of specialty plant supervisors are female.
Specialty plant supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.97% | 45.03% |
| 2011 | 54.72% | 45.28% |
| 2012 | 55.81% | 44.19% |
| 2013 | 56.34% | 43.66% |
| 2014 | 55.51% | 44.49% |
| 2015 | 53.91% | 46.09% |
| 2016 | 54.63% | 45.37% |
| 2017 | 54.20% | 45.80% |
| 2018 | 51.78% | 48.22% |
| 2019 | 53.79% | 46.21% |
| 2020 | 51.54% | 48.46% |
| 2021 | 49.75% | 50.25% |
Specialty plant supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared specialty plant 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% |
| Specialty Plant Supervisor | 50% | 50% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Specialty plant supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among specialty plant supervisors is White, which makes up 60.2% of all specialty plant supervisors. Comparatively, 18.7% of specialty plant supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of specialty plant supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Specialty plant supervisor race
| Specialty plant supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Specialty plant supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how specialty plant supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Specialty plant supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.88% | 11.33% | 3.80% | 16.16% |
| 2011 | 67.05% | 11.23% | 3.76% | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 66.34% | 11.23% | 3.74% | 16.75% |
| 2013 | 67.68% | 10.34% | 3.93% | 16.34% |
| 2014 | 66.05% | 10.74% | 4.16% | 17.03% |
| 2015 | 66.09% | 10.94% | 3.87% | 17.30% |
| 2016 | 65.13% | 10.95% | 3.99% | 18.02% |
| 2017 | 64.56% | 11.54% | 4.51% | 17.23% |
| 2018 | 65.84% | 10.67% | 4.09% | 17.57% |
| 2019 | 64.15% | 11.21% | 4.33% | 18.32% |
| 2020 | 63.05% | 10.81% | 4.49% | 17.50% |
| 2021 | 60.19% | 11.80% | 4.50% | 18.74% |
Specialty plant supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white specialty plant supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american specialty plant supervisors have the lowest average salary at $35,193.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,396 |
| White | $38,906 |
| Black or African American | $35,193 |
| Asian | $38,811 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,207 |
Average specialty plant supervisor age
See how the average age of specialty plant supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Specialty plant 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 |
Specialty plant supervisor age breakdown
The average age of specialty plant supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the specialty plant supervisor population.
Specialty plant supervisor age breakdown
| Specialty Plant Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Specialty plant supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for specialty plant supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 61% of specialty plant supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Specialty plant supervisors by degree level
| Specialty plant supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Specialty plant supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, specialty plant supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,965 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, specialty plant supervisors earn a median annual income of $39,962 compared to $35,044 for specialty plant supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,965 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,361 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,962 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,044 |
Specialty plant supervisor employment statistics
Company size where specialty plant supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where specialty plant supervisors work.
Specialty plant supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 48% |
Specialty plant supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for specialty plant supervisors are retail, finance and health care.
Specialty plant supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Retail | 20% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Specialty plant supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Specialty plant supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for specialty plant supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Specialty plant supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Specialty plant 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 specialty plant supervisor tenure
The average specialty plant supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 216 specialty plant supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Specialty plant supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Specialty plant supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of specialty plant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Quality Control Inspector | 3.84% | 92,794 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Specialty Plant Supervisor | 5.63% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar specialty plant supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Operator | 2.37% | 43,388 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Quality Control Inspector | 3.84% | 92,794 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by specialty plant supervisors
The most common foreign language among specialty plant supervisors is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- Tagalog, 14.3%
Specialty plant supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| Tagalog | 14.3% |