Surface supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Surface supervisor gender statistics
16.0% of surface supervisors are women and 84.0% of surface supervisors are men.
- Male, 84.0%
- Female, 16.0%
Surface supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.0% |
| Female | 16.0% |
Surface supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,918
Female income
$36,289
Surface supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in surface supervisor positions over time. Currently, 16.0% of surface supervisors are female.
Surface supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.42% | 11.58% |
| 2011 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2012 | 88.17% | 11.83% |
| 2013 | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 2014 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2015 | 86.66% | 13.34% |
| 2016 | 87.60% | 12.40% |
| 2017 | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| 2018 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 2019 | 88.27% | 11.73% |
| 2020 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
| 2021 | 84.00% | 16.00% |
Surface supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared surface 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% |
| Surface Supervisor | 84% | 16% |
| Warehouse Manager/Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Yard Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Material Crew Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
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Surface supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among surface supervisors is White, which makes up 58.0% of all surface supervisors. Comparatively, 18.0% of surface supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of surface supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Surface supervisor race
| Surface supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Surface supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how surface supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Surface supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.56% | 12.19% | 5.64% | 14.32% |
| 2011 | 67.19% | 12.36% | 5.07% | 12.91% |
| 2012 | 66.85% | 10.54% | 5.30% | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 66.76% | 12.30% | 4.45% | 13.90% |
| 2014 | 64.53% | 12.19% | 5.26% | 14.83% |
| 2015 | 64.59% | 12.72% | 4.77% | 15.21% |
| 2016 | 63.72% | 12.71% | 4.75% | 16.00% |
| 2017 | 62.47% | 13.45% | 6.33% | 14.73% |
| 2018 | 62.62% | 12.03% | 5.94% | 16.79% |
| 2019 | 62.00% | 11.73% | 5.98% | 17.60% |
| 2020 | 60.04% | 12.62% | 5.08% | 17.15% |
| 2021 | 57.97% | 12.30% | 6.21% | 17.96% |
Surface supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown surface supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american surface supervisors have the lowest average salary at $42,841.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,214 |
| White | $44,374 |
| Black or African American | $42,841 |
| Asian | $43,553 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,644 |
Average surface supervisor age
See how the average age of surface supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Surface 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 |
Surface supervisor age breakdown
The average age of surface supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the surface supervisor population.
Surface supervisor age breakdown
| Surface Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Surface supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for surface supervisors is associate degree, with 33% of surface supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Surface supervisors by degree level
| Surface supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Surface supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, surface supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,454 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, surface supervisors earn a median annual income of $46,062 compared to $41,883 for surface supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,454 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,447 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,062 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,883 |
Surface supervisor employment statistics
Company size where surface supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where surface supervisors work.
Surface supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Surface supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for surface supervisors are manufacturing, energy and transportation.
Surface supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Surface supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Surface supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for surface supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surface supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Surface 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 surface supervisor tenure
The average surface supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 84 surface supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Surface supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Surface supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of surface 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 Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Warehouse Packer | 4.53% | 154,284 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Surface Supervisor | 8.13% | - |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar surface supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Warehouse Packer | 4.53% | 154,284 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |