Aviation safety inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Aviation safety inspector gender statistics
8.1% of aviation safety inspectors are women and 91.9% of aviation safety inspectors are men.
- Male, 91.9%
- Female, 8.1%
Aviation safety inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.9% |
| Female | 8.1% |
Aviation safety inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,620
Female income
$48,187
Aviation safety inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aviation safety inspector positions over time. Currently, 8.1% of aviation safety inspectors are female.
Aviation safety inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.23% | 10.77% |
| 2011 | 92.24% | 7.76% |
| 2012 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2013 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2014 | 88.19% | 11.81% |
| 2015 | 88.54% | 11.46% |
| 2016 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2017 | 87.77% | 12.23% |
| 2018 | 88.16% | 11.84% |
| 2019 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2020 | 87.89% | 12.11% |
| 2021 | 91.91% | 8.09% |
Aviation safety inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared aviation safety 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% |
| Aviation Safety Inspector | 92% | 8% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Aviation safety inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aviation safety inspectors is White, which makes up 55.1% of all aviation safety inspectors. Comparatively, 16.3% of aviation safety inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of aviation safety inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 7.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Aviation safety inspector race
| Aviation safety inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 7.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Aviation safety inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how aviation safety inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aviation safety inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.19% | 10.39% | 5.74% | 16.95% |
| 2011 | 62.00% | 11.61% | 5.20% | 18.49% |
| 2012 | 62.01% | 13.64% | 6.00% | 16.98% |
| 2013 | 63.52% | 12.52% | 5.28% | 16.18% |
| 2014 | 63.09% | 11.60% | 7.43% | 14.72% |
| 2015 | 63.50% | 12.31% | 5.50% | 16.59% |
| 2016 | 58.49% | 12.45% | 5.26% | 21.72% |
| 2017 | 58.59% | 10.31% | 7.29% | 21.26% |
| 2018 | 65.51% | 10.08% | 5.72% | 15.05% |
| 2019 | 58.48% | 9.89% | 8.51% | 18.97% |
| 2020 | 60.18% | 8.15% | 6.81% | 22.25% |
| 2021 | 55.12% | 12.63% | 7.86% | 16.27% |
Aviation safety inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian aviation safety inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american aviation safety inspectors have the lowest average salary at $51,913.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,631 |
| White | $57,474 |
| Black or African American | $51,913 |
| Asian | $61,645 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,020 |
Average aviation safety inspector age
See how the average age of aviation safety inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Aviation safety 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 |
Aviation safety inspector age breakdown
The average age of aviation safety inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the aviation safety inspector population.
Aviation safety inspector age breakdown
| Aviation Safety Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Aviation safety inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for aviation safety inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 42% of aviation safety inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 35%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Aviation safety inspectors by degree level
| Aviation safety inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 35% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Aviation safety inspector employment statistics
Most aviation safety inspectors work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where aviation safety inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aviation safety inspectors work.
Aviation safety inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Aviation safety inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the aviation safety inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aviation safety inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Aviation safety inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 17% |
Aviation safety inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for aviation safety inspectors are transportation, government and professional.
Aviation safety inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 21% |
| Government | 16% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Insurance | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
Aviation safety inspector turnover and employment statistics
Aviation safety inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aviation safety inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aviation safety inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aviation safety 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 aviation safety inspector tenure
The average aviation safety inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 155 aviation safety inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Aviation safety inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Aviation safety inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aviation safety 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Hopper | 2.50% | 6,111 |
| Refueler | 5.73% | 315 |
| Truck Greaser | 5.79% | 34,759 |
| Traffic Technician | 8.00% | 25,473 |
| Aviation Safety Inspector | 11.12% | - |
| Ground Host/Hostess | 12.88% | 11,598 |
Similar aviation safety inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Hopper | 2.50% | 6,111 |
| Refueler | 5.73% | 315 |
| Truck Greaser | 5.79% | 34,759 |
| Traffic Technician | 8.00% | 25,473 |
| Ground Host/Hostess | 12.88% | 11,598 |
Foreign languages spoken by aviation safety inspectors
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Carrier, 40.0%
Aviation safety inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Carrier | 40.0% |
