Working supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Working supervisor gender statistics
29.9% of working supervisors are women and 70.1% of working supervisors are men.
- Male, 70.1%
- Female, 29.9%
Working supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.1% |
| Female | 29.9% |
Working supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,312
Female income
$48,753
Working supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in working supervisor positions over time. Currently, 29.9% of working supervisors are female.
Working supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.25% | 25.75% |
| 2011 | 74.06% | 25.94% |
| 2012 | 74.90% | 25.10% |
| 2013 | 75.30% | 24.70% |
| 2014 | 74.67% | 25.33% |
| 2015 | 73.43% | 26.57% |
| 2016 | 73.99% | 26.01% |
| 2017 | 73.66% | 26.34% |
| 2018 | 71.73% | 28.27% |
| 2019 | 73.34% | 26.66% |
| 2020 | 71.53% | 28.47% |
| 2021 | 70.05% | 29.95% |
Working supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared working supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Working Supervisor | 70% | 30% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Working supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among working supervisors is White, which makes up 61.0% of all working supervisors. Comparatively, 17.2% of working supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of working supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Working supervisor race
| Working supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Working supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how working supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Working supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.68% | 11.66% | 4.13% | 14.64% |
| 2011 | 67.85% | 11.56% | 4.08% | 14.72% |
| 2012 | 67.14% | 11.57% | 4.06% | 15.23% |
| 2013 | 68.48% | 10.68% | 4.26% | 14.82% |
| 2014 | 66.85% | 11.07% | 4.49% | 15.51% |
| 2015 | 66.89% | 11.27% | 4.19% | 15.78% |
| 2016 | 65.93% | 11.28% | 4.32% | 16.50% |
| 2017 | 65.36% | 11.88% | 4.83% | 15.71% |
| 2018 | 66.64% | 11.00% | 4.41% | 16.05% |
| 2019 | 64.95% | 11.55% | 4.66% | 16.80% |
| 2020 | 63.85% | 11.15% | 4.82% | 15.98% |
| 2021 | 61.00% | 12.14% | 4.82% | 17.22% |
Working supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white working supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american working supervisors have the lowest average salary at $52,566.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,155 |
| White | $57,451 |
| Black or African American | $52,566 |
| Asian | $57,327 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,223 |
Average working supervisor age
See how the average age of working supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Working supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Working supervisor age breakdown
The average age of working supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the working supervisor population.
Working supervisor age breakdown
| Working Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Working supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for working supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 40% of working supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Working supervisors by degree level
| Working supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Working supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, working supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,879 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, working supervisors earn a median annual income of $58,831 compared to $52,369 for working supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,879 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,463 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,831 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,369 |
Working supervisor employment statistics
Most working supervisors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where working supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where working supervisors work.
Working supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Working supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the working supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most working supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Working supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 12% |
Working supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for working supervisors are government, manufacturing and education.
Working supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Working supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Working supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for working supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Working supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Working supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average working supervisor tenure
The average working supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,557 working supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Working supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Working supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of working 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Working Supervisor | 5.63% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar working supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Machine Set Up Operator | 2.83% | 61,986 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by working supervisors
The most common foreign language among working supervisors is Spanish at 61.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 61.1%
- French, 8.4%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Arabic, 4.2%
- German, 3.2%
- Other, 18.9%
Working supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.1% |
| French | 8.4% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Arabic | 4.2% |
| German | 3.2% |
| Other | 18.9% |
