Supply manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Supply manager gender statistics
30.0% of supply managers are women and 70.0% of supply managers are men.
- Male, 70.0%
- Female, 30.0%
Supply manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.0% |
| Female | 30.0% |
Supply manager gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,936
Female income
$90,748
Supply manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in supply manager positions over time. Currently, 30.0% of supply managers are female.
Supply manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.77% | 25.23% |
| 2011 | 75.03% | 24.97% |
| 2012 | 74.70% | 25.30% |
| 2013 | 75.22% | 24.78% |
| 2014 | 74.32% | 25.68% |
| 2015 | 74.15% | 25.85% |
| 2016 | 73.80% | 26.20% |
| 2017 | 73.16% | 26.84% |
| 2018 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 2019 | 71.15% | 28.85% |
| 2020 | 71.12% | 28.88% |
| 2021 | 70.00% | 30.00% |
Supply manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared supply managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Supply Manager | 70% | 30% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Supply manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among supply managers is White, which makes up 65.3% of all supply managers. Comparatively, 12.8% of supply managers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of supply managers are Asian.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Supply manager race
| Supply manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Supply manager race and ethnicity over time
See how supply manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Supply manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.49% | 7.44% | 6.64% | 10.30% |
| 2011 | 73.71% | 7.51% | 6.60% | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 72.82% | 7.51% | 6.91% | 10.48% |
| 2013 | 72.75% | 7.20% | 7.39% | 10.39% |
| 2014 | 71.86% | 7.44% | 7.45% | 10.87% |
| 2015 | 71.26% | 7.60% | 7.70% | 11.05% |
| 2016 | 71.24% | 7.37% | 7.72% | 11.06% |
| 2017 | 70.32% | 7.39% | 8.31% | 11.37% |
| 2018 | 70.38% | 7.25% | 8.25% | 11.47% |
| 2019 | 69.81% | 7.15% | 8.18% | 12.15% |
| 2020 | 67.26% | 7.32% | 8.45% | 12.29% |
| 2021 | 65.31% | 7.61% | 8.97% | 12.75% |
Supply manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian supply managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american supply managers have the lowest average salary at $93,249.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,656 |
| White | $97,958 |
| Black or African American | $93,249 |
| Asian | $106,230 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,062 |
Average supply manager age
See how the average age of supply managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Supply manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Supply manager age breakdown
The average age of supply managers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the supply manager population.
Supply manager age breakdown
| Supply Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Supply manager educational attainment
The most common degree for supply managers is bachelor's degree, with 58% of supply managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Supply managers by degree level
| Supply manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Supply manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, supply managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $122,150 annually. With a Master's degree, supply managers earn a median annual income of $116,227 compared to $105,060 for supply managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,227 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $85,073 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,060 |
| Doctorate Degree | $122,150 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,879 |
Supply manager employment statistics
Most supply managers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where supply managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where supply managers work.
Supply manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 52% |
Supply manager jobs by company type
Employees with the supply manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most supply managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Supply manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 53% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 5% |
Supply manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for supply managers are technology, manufacturing and retail.
Supply manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 25% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Supply manager turnover and employment statistics
Supply manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for supply managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Supply manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Supply manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average supply manager tenure
The average supply manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,231 supply managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Supply manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Supply manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of supply managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Controls Specialist | 4.08% | 21,484 |
| Sports Betting Manager | 8.19% | 2,486 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Supply Manager | 9.67% | - |
| Apartment Locator | 11.54% | 7,957 |
| Director Of Clinical Education | 11.66% | 87,109 |
| Assessment Director | 14.16% | 12,530 |
Similar supply manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Controls Specialist | 4.08% | 21,484 |
| Sports Betting Manager | 8.19% | 2,486 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Apartment Locator | 11.54% | 7,957 |
| Director Of Clinical Education | 11.66% | 87,109 |
| Assessment Director | 14.16% | 12,530 |
Foreign languages spoken by supply managers
The most common foreign language among supply managers is Spanish at 44.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 7.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 44.2%
- Russian, 7.8%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- French, 5.8%
- German, 5.2%
- Other, 29.9%
Supply manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.2% |
| Russian | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| French | 5.8% |
| German | 5.2% |
| Other | 29.9% |
