Surgical supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Surgical supervisor gender statistics
81.8% of surgical supervisors are women and 18.2% of surgical supervisors are men.
- Female, 81.8%
- Male, 18.2%
Surgical supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.8% |
| Male | 18.2% |
Surgical supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,056
Female income
$71,186
Surgical supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in surgical supervisor positions over time. Currently, 81.8% of surgical supervisors are female.
Surgical supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.90% | 86.10% |
| 2011 | 14.43% | 85.57% |
| 2012 | 14.60% | 85.40% |
| 2013 | 15.18% | 84.82% |
| 2014 | 16.48% | 83.52% |
| 2015 | 15.97% | 84.03% |
| 2016 | 16.52% | 83.48% |
| 2017 | 17.32% | 82.68% |
| 2018 | 17.80% | 82.20% |
| 2019 | 17.88% | 82.12% |
| 2020 | 18.21% | 81.79% |
| 2021 | 18.18% | 81.82% |
Surgical supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared surgical supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Surgical Supervisor | 18% | 82% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Surgical supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among surgical supervisors is White, which makes up 65.7% of all surgical supervisors. Comparatively, 11.2% of surgical supervisors are Black or African American and 9.2% of surgical supervisors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.7%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Surgical supervisor race
| Surgical supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Surgical supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how surgical supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Surgical supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.71% | 11.43% | 7.31% | 6.66% |
| 2011 | 72.30% | 11.80% | 7.23% | 6.73% |
| 2012 | 71.90% | 11.93% | 7.32% | 6.95% |
| 2013 | 71.74% | 11.87% | 7.42% | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 70.56% | 12.01% | 7.95% | 7.43% |
| 2015 | 70.74% | 12.12% | 7.48% | 7.56% |
| 2016 | 70.54% | 11.65% | 7.91% | 7.82% |
| 2017 | 70.18% | 11.15% | 8.09% | 8.16% |
| 2018 | 69.98% | 11.82% | 7.83% | 8.06% |
| 2019 | 70.01% | 11.16% | 8.13% | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 67.86% | 10.77% | 8.15% | 8.89% |
| 2021 | 65.72% | 11.24% | 9.13% | 9.19% |
Surgical supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian surgical supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White surgical supervisors have the lowest average salary at $72,339.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,216 |
| White | $72,339 |
| Black or African American | $72,581 |
| Asian | $83,831 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,911 |
Average surgical supervisor age
See how the average age of surgical supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Surgical supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 40.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Surgical supervisor age breakdown
The average age of surgical supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the surgical supervisor population.
Surgical supervisor age breakdown
| Surgical Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Surgical supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for surgical supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 46% of surgical supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Surgical supervisors by degree level
| Surgical supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Surgical supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, surgical supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $86,935 annually. With a Doctorate degree, surgical supervisors earn a median annual income of $80,522 compared to $77,772 for surgical supervisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,935 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,772 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,522 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,325 |
Surgical supervisor employment statistics
Most surgical supervisors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where surgical supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where surgical supervisors work.
Surgical supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Surgical supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the surgical supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most surgical supervisors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Surgical supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 5% |
Surgical supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for surgical supervisors are health care, education and manufacturing.
Surgical supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 65% |
| Education | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Surgical supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Surgical supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for surgical supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surgical supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Surgical supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average surgical supervisor tenure
The average surgical supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 surgical supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Surgical supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Surgical supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of surgical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Supervisor | 8.72% | - |
| Group Practice Pediatrician | 9.88% | 17,062 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Endocrinologist | 13.05% | 22,172 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar surgical supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Group Practice Pediatrician | 9.88% | 17,062 |
| Orthopaedic Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,639 |
| Reiki Practitioner | 13.00% | 26,714 |
| Endocrinologist | 13.05% | 22,172 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by surgical supervisors
The most common foreign language among surgical supervisors is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 16.7% and Greek is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Hmong, 16.7%
- Greek, 16.7%
Surgical supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Hmong | 16.7% |
| Greek | 16.7% |