Cable inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Cable inspector gender statistics
36.4% of cable inspectors are women and 63.6% of cable inspectors are men.
- Male, 63.6%
- Female, 36.4%
Cable inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.6% |
| Female | 36.4% |
Cable inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,851
Female income
$46,899
Cable inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cable inspector positions over time. Currently, 36.4% of cable inspectors are female.
Cable inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.28% | 37.72% |
| 2011 | 62.06% | 37.94% |
| 2012 | 63.24% | 36.76% |
| 2013 | 64.25% | 35.75% |
| 2014 | 64.18% | 35.82% |
| 2015 | 65.20% | 34.80% |
| 2016 | 64.26% | 35.74% |
| 2017 | 64.15% | 35.85% |
| 2018 | 64.87% | 35.13% |
| 2019 | 64.43% | 35.57% |
| 2020 | 63.47% | 36.53% |
| 2021 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
Cable inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared cable 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% |
| Cable Inspector | 64% | 36% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Cable inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cable inspectors is White, which makes up 61.4% of all cable inspectors. Comparatively, 16.6% of cable inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of cable inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Cable inspector race
| Cable inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Cable inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how cable inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cable inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 9.65% | 6.53% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 10.93% | 6.01% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 10.97% | 6.65% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.05% | 6.06% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 10.49% | 5.93% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.58% | 6.41% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 9.35% | 6.39% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.27% | 6.03% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.18% | 6.93% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 9.63% | 7.52% | 16.60% |
Cable inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cable inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cable inspectors have the lowest average salary at $52,087.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,335 |
| White | $55,752 |
| Black or African American | $52,087 |
| Asian | $57,376 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,854 |
Average cable inspector age
See how the average age of cable inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cable 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 |
Cable inspector age breakdown
The average age of cable inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the cable inspector population.
Cable inspector age breakdown
| Cable Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Cable inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for cable inspectors is high school diploma, with 47% of cable inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 24% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Diploma, 24%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Cable inspectors by degree level
| Cable inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Diploma | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Cable inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cable inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $71,503 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cable inspectors earn a median annual income of $58,357 compared to $52,078 for cable inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,503 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,704 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,357 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,078 |
Cable inspector employment statistics
Company size where cable inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cable inspectors work.
Cable inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Cable inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for cable inspectors are professional, transportation and telecommunication.
Cable inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
Cable inspector turnover and employment statistics
Cable inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cable inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cable inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cable 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 cable inspector tenure
The average cable inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 cable inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cable inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Cable inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cable 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Bottling Line Attendant | 4.75% | 90,037 |
| Dental Mechanic | 5.24% | 54,998 |
| Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 40,920 |
| Pharmaceutical Worker | 8.41% | 20,760 |
| Product Development Assistant | 8.89% | 110,496 |
| Film Examiner | 15.21% | 2,133 |
Similar cable inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bottling Line Attendant | 4.75% | 90,037 |
| Dental Mechanic | 5.24% | 54,998 |
| Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 40,920 |
| Pharmaceutical Worker | 8.41% | 20,760 |
| Product Development Assistant | 8.89% | 110,496 |
| Film Examiner | 15.21% | 2,133 |