Bridge inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Bridge inspector gender statistics
5.8% of bridge inspectors are women and 94.2% of bridge inspectors are men.
- Male, 94.2%
- Female, 5.8%
Bridge inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.2% |
| Female | 5.8% |
Bridge inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,760
Female income
$50,006
Bridge inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bridge inspector positions over time. Currently, 5.8% of bridge inspectors are female.
Bridge inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2011 | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 2012 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2013 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
| 2014 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| 2017 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2018 | 95.04% | 4.96% |
| 2019 | 95.55% | 4.45% |
| 2020 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
Bridge inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Inspector | 94% | 6% |
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Bridge inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bridge inspectors is White, which makes up 68.8% of all bridge inspectors. Comparatively, 12.9% of bridge inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of bridge inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Bridge inspector race
| Bridge inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Bridge inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how bridge inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bridge inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.00% | 7.30% | 3.02% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 9.30% | 3.12% | 10.45% |
| 2012 | 74.88% | 8.51% | 3.00% | 11.57% |
| 2013 | 74.99% | 8.64% | 3.07% | 11.41% |
| 2014 | 72.90% | 10.08% | 3.87% | 10.40% |
| 2015 | 73.75% | 8.78% | 3.69% | 10.92% |
| 2016 | 74.10% | 8.56% | 3.25% | 11.92% |
| 2017 | 71.21% | 8.27% | 4.83% | 13.30% |
| 2018 | 74.18% | 7.74% | 2.85% | 12.26% |
| 2019 | 73.16% | 7.95% | 4.16% | 12.22% |
| 2020 | 69.10% | 7.37% | 4.13% | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 68.81% | 8.23% | 3.39% | 12.94% |
Bridge inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bridge inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino bridge inspectors have the lowest average salary at $51,262.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,343 |
| White | $52,582 |
| Black or African American | $52,410 |
| Asian | $55,288 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,262 |
Average bridge inspector age
See how the average age of bridge inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bridge 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 |
Bridge inspector age breakdown
The average age of bridge inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the bridge inspector population.
Bridge inspector age breakdown
| Bridge Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Bridge inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for bridge inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 49% of bridge inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Bridge inspectors by degree level
| Bridge inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Bridge inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bridge inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,120 annually. With a Associate degree, bridge inspectors earn a median annual income of $53,165 compared to $51,921 for bridge inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,921 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,120 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,165 |
Bridge inspector employment statistics
Most bridge inspectors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where bridge inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bridge inspectors work.
Bridge inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Bridge inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the bridge inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bridge inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Bridge inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 26% |
Bridge inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for bridge inspectors are professional, government and technology.
Bridge inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 30% |
| Government | 25% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Bridge inspector turnover and employment statistics
Bridge inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bridge inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bridge inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bridge 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 bridge inspector tenure
The average bridge inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 417 bridge inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Bridge inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Bridge inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bridge 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 Installer | 2.28% | 15,095 |
| Elevator Technician | 3.71% | 25,965 |
| Striper Paint Gun Operator | 4.29% | 26,605 |
| Bridge Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Sewer Line Repairer | 5.18% | 49,334 |
Similar bridge inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,095 |
| Elevator Technician | 3.71% | 25,965 |
| Striper Paint Gun Operator | 4.29% | 26,605 |
| Sewer Line Repairer | 5.18% | 49,334 |
Foreign languages spoken by bridge inspectors
The most common foreign language among bridge inspectors is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 20.0% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- Romanian, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Bridge inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| Romanian | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
