Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for supervisors in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 669,233 supervisors currently employed in the United States.
- 44.2% of all supervisors are women, while 55.8% are men.
- The average age of an employed supervisor is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of supervisors is White (59.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.0%), Black or African American (12.2%) and Asian (4.6%).
- In 2021, women earned 84% of what men earned.
- 6% of all supervisors are LGBT.
- Supervisors are 56% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
Supervisor Statistics By Gender
44.2% of supervisors are women and 55.8% of supervisors are men.
- Male, 55.8%
- Female, 44.2%
Supervisors By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.8% |
| Female | 44.2% |
Gender Pay Gap For Supervisor
Women Earn 84ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Supervisor Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the supervisor position over time.
Supervisor Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.88% | 39.12% |
| 2011 | 60.64% | 39.36% |
| 2012 | 61.69% | 38.31% |
| 2013 | 62.20% | 37.80% |
| 2014 | 61.40% | 38.60% |
| 2015 | 59.86% | 40.14% |
| 2016 | 60.56% | 39.44% |
| 2017 | 60.14% | 39.86% |
| 2018 | 57.80% | 42.20% |
| 2019 | 59.75% | 40.25% |
| 2020 | 57.56% | 42.44% |
| 2021 | 55.80% | 44.20% |
Supervisor Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Supervisor | 56% | 44% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
Supervisor Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among supervisors is White, which makes up 59.5% of all supervisors. Comparatively, there are 19.0% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 12.2% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Supervisor Race
| Supervisor Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Supervisor Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among supervisors.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Supervisor Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.16% | 11.71% | 3.88% | 16.40% |
| 2011 | 66.33% | 11.62% | 3.84% | 16.47% |
| 2012 | 65.62% | 11.62% | 3.82% | 16.99% |
| 2013 | 66.96% | 10.73% | 4.01% | 16.58% |
| 2014 | 65.33% | 11.13% | 4.24% | 17.27% |
| 2015 | 65.37% | 11.33% | 3.95% | 17.54% |
| 2016 | 64.41% | 11.34% | 4.07% | 18.25% |
| 2017 | 63.84% | 11.93% | 4.59% | 17.46% |
| 2018 | 65.12% | 11.06% | 4.17% | 17.80% |
| 2019 | 63.43% | 11.60% | 4.42% | 18.56% |
| 2020 | 62.33% | 11.20% | 4.57% | 17.74% |
| 2021 | 59.47% | 12.19% | 4.58% | 18.98% |
Supervisor Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,208 |
| White | $66,387 |
| Black or African American | $58,752 |
| Asian | $66,190 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,874 |
Average Age of a Supervisor
We determined the average age of supervisors based on ethnicity and gender.
Supervisor Age By Race
| 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 |
Supervisor Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of supervisor employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of supervisors is 40+ years old, which represents 71% of the population.
Supervisor Age
| Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Types of Supervisor Degree Levels
The most common degree for supervisors is bachelor's degree 44% of supervisors earn that degree. A close second is high school diploma with 21% and rounding it off is associate degree with 20%.
- Bachelors, 44%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 20%
- Masters, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Supervisors By Education
| Supervisor Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Masters | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Supervisor Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,057 |
| Master's Degree | $83,496 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,589 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,450 |
Supervisor Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where supervisors work. We found most supervisors work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most supervisors is the retail industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire supervisors.
Supervisor Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 53% |
The Types Of Companies Supervisor Work In
Employees with the supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Supervisor Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 2% |
Top Industries Hiring Supervisors
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ supervisors. Those industries include retail, hospitality and professional.
Supervisor Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Hospitality | 15% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Supervisor Turnover And Employment Statistics
Supervisor Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of supervisors changed.
- Unemployment rate
Supervisor Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | 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% |
The Average Number of Years That Supervisor Stay in a Job
By looking over 426,301 supervisors resumes, we figured out that the average supervisor enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 34%.
Supervisor Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Supervisors with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to supervisors.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Meat Department Associate | 4.18% | 52,410 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Supervisor | 5.63% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Supervisor LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Meat Department Associate | 4.18% | 52,410 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Supervisors
The most common foreign language among supervisors is Spanish at 67.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.4% and German is the third-most popular at 3.0%.
- Spanish, 67.0%
- French, 7.4%
- German, 3.0%
- Portuguese, 2.8%
- Arabic, 2.5%
- Other, 17.3%
Supervisor Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.0% |
| French | 7.4% |
| German | 3.0% |
| Portuguese | 2.8% |
| Arabic | 2.5% |
| Other | 17.3% |
