Architectural inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Architectural inspector demographics by:
Architectural inspector gender statistics
7.7% of architectural inspectors are women and 92.3% of architectural inspectors are men.
- Male, 92.3%
- Female, 7.7%
Architectural inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.3% |
| Female | 7.7% |
Architectural inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,729
Female income
$56,952
Architectural inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in architectural inspector positions over time. Currently, 7.7% of architectural inspectors are female.
Architectural inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.11% | 7.89% |
| 2011 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2012 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 2013 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2014 | 92.37% | 7.63% |
| 2015 | 92.48% | 7.52% |
| 2016 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 91.25% | 8.75% |
| 2018 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2019 | 94.07% | 5.93% |
| 2020 | 93.23% | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
Architectural inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Inspector | 92% | 8% |
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Architectural inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among architectural inspectors is White, which makes up 75.7% of all architectural inspectors. Comparatively, 9.8% of architectural inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of architectural inspectors are Unknown.
- White, 75.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Architectural inspector race
| Architectural inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Architectural inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how architectural inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Architectural inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.89% | 4.34% | 2.40% | 6.89% |
| 2011 | 80.90% | 6.34% | 2.50% | 7.34% |
| 2012 | 81.76% | 5.55% | 2.38% | 8.46% |
| 2013 | 81.88% | 5.67% | 2.46% | 8.30% |
| 2014 | 79.79% | 7.12% | 3.25% | 7.29% |
| 2015 | 80.63% | 5.82% | 3.08% | 7.81% |
| 2016 | 80.99% | 5.60% | 2.63% | 8.81% |
| 2017 | 78.10% | 5.31% | 4.21% | 10.19% |
| 2018 | 81.07% | 4.77% | 2.23% | 9.15% |
| 2019 | 80.04% | 4.99% | 3.54% | 9.11% |
| 2020 | 75.99% | 4.41% | 3.51% | 11.24% |
| 2021 | 75.69% | 5.26% | 2.77% | 9.83% |
Architectural inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian architectural inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino architectural inspectors have the lowest average salary at $58,669.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,154 |
| White | $60,483 |
| Black or African American | $60,246 |
| Asian | $64,230 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,669 |
Average architectural inspector age
See how the average age of architectural inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Architectural inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52 | |
| White | 54 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Architectural inspector age breakdown
The average age of architectural inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the architectural inspector population.
Architectural inspector age breakdown
| Architectural Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Architectural inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for architectural inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of architectural inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Architectural inspectors by degree level
| Architectural inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Architectural inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, architectural inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,996 annually. With a Associate degree, architectural inspectors earn a median annual income of $61,287 compared to $59,573 for architectural inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,573 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,996 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,287 |
Architectural inspector employment statistics
Company size where architectural inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where architectural inspectors work.
Architectural inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Architectural inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the architectural inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most architectural inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Architectural inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 14% |
Architectural inspector turnover and employment statistics
Architectural inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for architectural inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Architectural inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Architectural inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.37% |
| 2011 | 7.87% |
| 2012 | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 5.86% |
| 2014 | 4.19% |
| 2015 | 3.57% |
| 2016 | 2.48% |
| 2017 | 3.07% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 5.14% |
Average architectural inspector tenure
The average architectural inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 architectural inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Architectural inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 61% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Architectural inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of architectural inspectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Builder | 2.28% | 2,963 |
| Hydraulic Elevator Constructor | 3.71% | 723 |
| Road Maker | 4.29% | 20,927 |
| Architectural Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Segmental Paver Installer | 5.18% | 15,133 |
Similar architectural inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Builder | 2.28% | 2,963 |
| Hydraulic Elevator Constructor | 3.71% | 723 |
| Road Maker | 4.29% | 20,927 |
| Segmental Paver Installer | 5.18% | 15,133 |