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Job outlook for supervisors in the United States
Supervisor job and salary trends over time
Supervisor jobs over time
Supervisor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 669,233 | 0.20% |
| 2020 | 635,576 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 681,027 | 0.20% |
| 2018 | 679,229 | 0.20% |
| 2017 | 677,869 | 0.21% |
Average supervisor salary over time
Supervisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $53,902 | $25.91 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $52,581 | $25.28 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $51,818 | $24.91 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $50,488 | $24.27 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $49,554 | $23.82 | +2.6% |
Supervisor jobs by state
Most common states for supervisors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 669 | 50% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 3,118 | 47% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 3,094 | 45% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 1,524 | 42% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 553 | 41% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 4,180 | 40% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,256 | 40% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 376 | 39% |
| 9 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 270 | 39% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 2,279 | 38% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 2,124 | 38% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 2,104 | 38% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 4,729 | 37% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 3,722 | 36% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 274 | 36% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 13,282 | 34% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 4,374 | 34% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,995 | 34% |
| 19 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,671 | 34% |
| 20 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 1,017 | 34% |
Most common cities for supervisors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | 32 | 7% | $52,032 |
| 2 | Little Rock | 13 | 7% | $41,554 |
| 3 | Tallahassee | 13 | 7% | $47,444 |
| 4 | Baton Rouge | 13 | 6% | $53,740 |
| 5 | Orlando | 15 | 5% | $48,175 |
| 6 | Boston | 24 | 4% | $55,573 |
| 7 | Sacramento | 19 | 4% | $60,567 |
| 8 | Miami | 17 | 4% | $49,066 |
| 9 | Tampa | 16 | 4% | $48,536 |
| 10 | Denver | 18 | 3% | $50,214 |
| 11 | Minneapolis | 12 | 3% | $55,315 |
| 12 | New Orleans | 12 | 3% | $53,709 |
| 13 | Anaheim | 11 | 3% | $51,567 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 18 | 2% | $50,615 |
| 15 | Washington | 13 | 2% | $64,714 |
| 16 | Chicago | 40 | 1% | $51,428 |
| 17 | Los Angeles | 35 | 1% | $52,042 |
| 18 | Phoenix | 23 | 1% | $51,511 |
| 19 | San Diego | 20 | 1% | $50,581 |
| 20 | New York | 21 | 0% | $67,130 |
Supervisor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of supervisor experts
Weber State University
Maryville University
Bethel University
Michael Ault Ph.D.
Director of Master of Professional Communication, Associate Professor of CommunicationWeber State University
Communication And Media Studies
What general advice would you give to a Supervisor?
Michael Ault Ph.D.: Asking what a communication specialist does is kind of like asking what a Mom does. We can do a little bit of everything. Communication specialists are often hired as managers and supervisors, social media managers, public relations staff and leaders, family councilors, educators, journalists, and just about any other industry you can think of.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Supervisor job market given the pandemic?
Michael Kiener Ph.D.: The pandemic accelerated the use of telehealth services. Rehabilitation counselors with advanced technology skills as well as knowledge of ethical and legal issues regarding telehealth will have an advantage in the job market. Supervisors that have a skill set to onboard and mentor employees virtually will also have an advantage. Agencies that provide crisis counseling may also experience an increased demand for counselors.
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Associate Provost - Innovation and Partnerships, Program Director/Professor, Ed.D. Leadership in Higher EducationBethel University
Education Leadership
What skills will help Supervisors earn the most?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: For educational leaders, I'm not convinced discrete skills equate to salary. Working hard and working well with others, with a disposition of humility and curiosity, is really powerful. Perhaps the combination of soft and hard skills gained through diverse experiences, positions, and institutional contexts results in the highest earning potential.