Wardrobe supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Wardrobe supervisor demographics by:
Wardrobe supervisor gender statistics
83.4% of wardrobe supervisors are women and 16.6% of wardrobe supervisors are men.
- Female, 83.4%
- Male, 16.6%
Wardrobe supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.4% |
| Male | 16.6% |
Wardrobe supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,792
Female income
$34,453
Wardrobe supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wardrobe supervisor positions over time. Currently, 83.4% of wardrobe supervisors are female.
Wardrobe supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.10% | 84.90% |
| 2011 | 13.47% | 86.53% |
| 2012 | 14.73% | 85.27% |
| 2013 | 13.96% | 86.04% |
| 2014 | 14.44% | 85.56% |
| 2015 | 12.92% | 87.08% |
| 2016 | 13.62% | 86.38% |
| 2017 | 14.96% | 85.04% |
| 2018 | 15.69% | 84.31% |
| 2019 | 14.50% | 85.50% |
| 2020 | 13.48% | 86.52% |
| 2021 | 16.56% | 83.44% |
Wardrobe supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared wardrobe supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pin chaser and ferris wheel operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Seamstress | 7% | 93% |
| Tanning Salon Attendant | 11% | 89% |
| Fitting Room Attendant | 12% | 88% |
| Wardrobe Supervisor | 17% | 83% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Wardrobe supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wardrobe supervisors is White, which makes up 60.7% of all wardrobe supervisors. Comparatively, 16.8% of wardrobe supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of wardrobe supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Wardrobe supervisor race
| Wardrobe supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Wardrobe supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how wardrobe supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wardrobe supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.60% | 11.60% | 4.30% | 14.19% |
| 2011 | 62.30% | 14.43% | 5.27% | 14.61% |
| 2012 | 63.76% | 12.84% | 4.74% | 14.45% |
| 2013 | 64.23% | 11.14% | 4.81% | 16.03% |
| 2014 | 63.00% | 11.88% | 5.03% | 15.74% |
| 2015 | 61.70% | 12.81% | 4.60% | 16.59% |
| 2016 | 62.02% | 12.77% | 5.12% | 16.09% |
| 2017 | 61.21% | 11.52% | 5.88% | 17.10% |
| 2018 | 62.87% | 11.24% | 5.94% | 16.62% |
| 2019 | 60.85% | 12.49% | 5.53% | 17.19% |
| 2020 | 57.53% | 11.81% | 5.94% | 18.84% |
| 2021 | 60.69% | 10.37% | 6.40% | 16.82% |
Wardrobe supervisor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,569 |
| White | $35,437 |
| Black or African American | $34,099 |
| Asian | $35,053 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,954 |
Average wardrobe supervisor age
See how the average age of wardrobe supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wardrobe supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 27.5 | 30 |
| White | 29 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | 22 |
| Asian | 22.5 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 24 |
Wardrobe supervisor age breakdown
The average age of wardrobe supervisors is 20-30 years years old, representing 42% of the wardrobe supervisor population.
Wardrobe supervisor age breakdown
| Wardrobe Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Wardrobe supervisor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Wardrobe supervisors by degree level
| Wardrobe supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Wardrobe supervisor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,817 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,221 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,080 |
Wardrobe supervisor employment statistics
Most wardrobe supervisors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where wardrobe supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wardrobe supervisors work.
Wardrobe supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Wardrobe supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the wardrobe supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wardrobe supervisors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Wardrobe supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 2% |
Wardrobe supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for wardrobe supervisors are media, education and hospitality.
Wardrobe supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 34% |
| Education | 19% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Wardrobe supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Wardrobe supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wardrobe supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wardrobe supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wardrobe supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.99% |
| 2011 | 17.67% |
| 2012 | 15.00% |
| 2013 | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 10.49% |
| 2015 | 11.04% |
| 2016 | 9.25% |
| 2017 | 7.97% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 7.44% |
| 2020 | 14.65% |
| 2021 | 10.73% |
Average wardrobe supervisor tenure
The average wardrobe supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 374 wardrobe supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Wardrobe supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Wardrobe supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wardrobe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Wardrobe Supervisor | 7.31% | - |
| Pet Care Specialist | 10.47% | 117,277 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Museum Host/Hostess | 14.79% | 10,990 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar wardrobe supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Pet Care Specialist | 10.47% | 117,277 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Museum Host/Hostess | 14.79% | 10,990 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by wardrobe supervisors
The most common foreign language among wardrobe supervisors is Spanish at 38.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Thai is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 38.1%
- French, 14.3%
- Thai, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 9.5%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Other, 19.0%
Wardrobe supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.1% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Thai | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Other | 19.0% |