Auto inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Auto inspector gender statistics
22.0% of auto inspectors are women and 78.0% of auto inspectors are men.
- Male, 78.0%
- Female, 22.0%
Auto inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.0% |
| Female | 22.0% |
Auto inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,365
Female income
$39,912
Auto inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auto inspector positions over time. Currently, 22.0% of auto inspectors are female.
Auto inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.06% | 27.94% |
| 2011 | 78.73% | 21.27% |
| 2012 | 72.63% | 27.37% |
| 2013 | 79.18% | 20.82% |
| 2014 | 69.93% | 30.07% |
| 2015 | 70.64% | 29.36% |
| 2016 | 73.96% | 26.04% |
| 2017 | 69.08% | 30.92% |
| 2018 | 69.88% | 30.12% |
| 2019 | 76.17% | 23.83% |
| 2020 | 69.33% | 30.67% |
| 2021 | 77.97% | 22.03% |
Auto inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared auto inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Auto Inspector | 78% | 22% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Auto inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auto inspectors is White, which makes up 55.5% of all auto inspectors. Comparatively, 16.0% of auto inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of auto inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 55.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Auto inspector race
| Auto inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Auto inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how auto inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auto inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.59% | 10.53% | 5.64% | 16.66% |
| 2011 | 62.40% | 11.76% | 5.10% | 18.20% |
| 2012 | 62.41% | 13.78% | 5.90% | 16.68% |
| 2013 | 63.91% | 12.67% | 5.18% | 15.89% |
| 2014 | 63.48% | 11.75% | 7.33% | 14.43% |
| 2015 | 63.90% | 12.45% | 5.40% | 16.30% |
| 2016 | 58.88% | 12.60% | 5.16% | 21.43% |
| 2017 | 58.98% | 10.45% | 7.19% | 20.96% |
| 2018 | 65.91% | 10.23% | 5.62% | 14.76% |
| 2019 | 58.87% | 10.04% | 8.40% | 18.68% |
| 2020 | 60.57% | 8.29% | 6.71% | 21.95% |
| 2021 | 55.51% | 12.77% | 7.75% | 15.98% |
Auto inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian auto inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino auto inspectors have the lowest average salary at $41,485.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,466 |
| White | $44,596 |
| Black or African American | $41,756 |
| Asian | $45,673 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,485 |
Average auto inspector age
See how the average age of auto inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auto inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52.5 | |
| White | 50 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.5 |
Auto inspector age breakdown
The average age of auto inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the auto inspector population.
Auto inspector age breakdown
| Auto Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Auto inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for auto inspectors is high school diploma, with 48% of auto inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 12%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Auto inspectors by degree level
| Auto inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Auto inspector employment statistics
Company size where auto inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auto inspectors work.
Auto inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Auto inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for auto inspectors are automotive, professional and insurance.
Auto inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 21% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Auto inspector turnover and employment statistics
Auto inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auto inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auto inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auto inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 2.74% |
| 2014 | 2.97% |
| 2015 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 3.72% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average auto inspector tenure
The average auto inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 228 auto inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Auto inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Auto inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auto 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 2.50% | 139,213 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Pump Attendant | 5.79% | 44,760 |
| Drawbridge Operator | 8.00% | 29,423 |
| Auto Inspector | 11.12% | - |
| Ship Steward | 12.88% | 42,173 |
Similar auto inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 2.50% | 139,213 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Pump Attendant | 5.79% | 44,760 |
| Drawbridge Operator | 8.00% | 29,423 |
| Ship Steward | 12.88% | 42,173 |