Box inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Box inspector gender statistics
34.1% of box inspectors are women and 65.9% of box inspectors are men.
- Male, 65.9%
- Female, 34.1%
Box inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.9% |
| Female | 34.1% |
Box inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,778
Female income
$39,983
Box inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in box inspector positions over time. Currently, 34.1% of box inspectors are female.
Box inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.53% | 35.47% |
| 2011 | 64.32% | 35.68% |
| 2012 | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| 2013 | 66.45% | 33.55% |
| 2014 | 66.38% | 33.62% |
| 2015 | 67.37% | 32.63% |
| 2016 | 66.46% | 33.54% |
| 2017 | 66.36% | 33.64% |
| 2018 | 67.06% | 32.94% |
| 2019 | 66.62% | 33.38% |
| 2020 | 65.70% | 34.30% |
| 2021 | 65.85% | 34.15% |
Box inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared box inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Box Inspector | 66% | 34% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Box inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among box inspectors is White, which makes up 58.6% of all box inspectors. Comparatively, 20.7% of box inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of box inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Box inspector race
| Box inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Box inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how box inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Box inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.79% | 10.52% | 3.86% | 17.39% |
| 2011 | 64.09% | 11.80% | 3.35% | 18.22% |
| 2012 | 64.16% | 11.84% | 3.99% | 17.40% |
| 2013 | 64.30% | 11.91% | 3.40% | 17.90% |
| 2014 | 64.66% | 11.20% | 3.58% | 18.12% |
| 2015 | 63.64% | 11.20% | 3.58% | 18.89% |
| 2016 | 64.15% | 11.36% | 3.27% | 18.69% |
| 2017 | 64.26% | 10.45% | 3.75% | 18.71% |
| 2018 | 65.33% | 10.22% | 3.72% | 17.82% |
| 2019 | 64.41% | 10.14% | 3.36% | 19.35% |
| 2020 | 61.48% | 10.05% | 4.27% | 19.10% |
| 2021 | 58.61% | 10.50% | 4.85% | 20.73% |
Box inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,126 |
| White | $46,427 |
| Black or African American | $43,778 |
| Asian | $47,593 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,057 |
Average box inspector age
See how the average age of box inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Box inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Box inspector age breakdown
The average age of box inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the box inspector population.
Box inspector age breakdown
| Box Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Box inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for box inspectors is high school diploma, with 43% of box inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Box inspectors by degree level
| Box inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Box inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,561 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,840 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,294 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,771 |
Box inspector employment statistics
Most box inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where box inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where box inspectors work.
Box inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Box inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the box inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most box inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Box inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 5% |
Box inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for box inspectors are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Box inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 42% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Box inspector turnover and employment statistics
Box inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for box inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Box inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Box inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average box inspector tenure
The average box inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 87 box inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Box inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Box inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of box 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Box Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Machine Operator-Lead Person | 4.75% | 94,846 |
| Lens Maker | 5.24% | 7,022 |
| Corrugator Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,692 |
| Evaporator | 8.41% | 54 |
| Electric Welder Helper | 8.89% | 20,723 |
| Photographic Hand Developer | 15.21% | 73,190 |
Similar box inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Operator-Lead Person | 4.75% | 94,846 |
| Lens Maker | 5.24% | 7,022 |
| Corrugator Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,692 |
| Evaporator | 8.41% | 54 |
| Electric Welder Helper | 8.89% | 20,723 |
| Photographic Hand Developer | 15.21% | 73,190 |
Foreign languages spoken by box inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Box inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |