Car inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Car inspector gender statistics
17.5% of car inspectors are women and 82.5% of car inspectors are men.
- Male, 82.5%
- Female, 17.5%
Car inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.5% |
| Female | 17.5% |
Car inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,198
Female income
$36,163
Car inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car inspector positions over time. Currently, 17.5% of car inspectors are female.
Car inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.49% | 22.51% |
| 2011 | 83.17% | 16.83% |
| 2012 | 77.99% | 22.01% |
| 2013 | 83.55% | 16.45% |
| 2014 | 75.63% | 24.37% |
| 2015 | 76.26% | 23.74% |
| 2016 | 79.13% | 20.87% |
| 2017 | 74.89% | 25.11% |
| 2018 | 75.59% | 24.41% |
| 2019 | 81.01% | 18.99% |
| 2020 | 75.11% | 24.89% |
| 2021 | 82.53% | 17.47% |
Car inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared car 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% |
| Car Inspector | 83% | 17% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Car inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car inspectors is White, which makes up 55.0% of all car inspectors. Comparatively, 16.2% of car inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of car inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 55.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Asian, 7.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Car inspector race
| Car inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Car inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how car inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.12% | 11.36% | 4.91% | 16.87% |
| 2011 | 61.93% | 12.59% | 4.38% | 18.41% |
| 2012 | 61.94% | 14.62% | 5.17% | 16.90% |
| 2013 | 63.45% | 13.50% | 4.46% | 16.11% |
| 2014 | 63.02% | 12.58% | 6.60% | 14.65% |
| 2015 | 63.44% | 13.29% | 4.67% | 16.51% |
| 2016 | 58.42% | 13.43% | 4.44% | 21.64% |
| 2017 | 58.52% | 11.29% | 6.47% | 21.18% |
| 2018 | 65.44% | 11.06% | 4.90% | 14.97% |
| 2019 | 58.41% | 10.87% | 7.68% | 18.89% |
| 2020 | 60.11% | 9.12% | 5.98% | 22.17% |
| 2021 | 55.05% | 13.61% | 7.03% | 16.19% |
Car inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian car inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino car inspectors have the lowest average salary at $37,546.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,286 |
| White | $40,278 |
| Black or African American | $37,784 |
| Asian | $41,222 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,546 |
Average car inspector age
See how the average age of car inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Car 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 |
Car inspector age breakdown
The average age of car inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the car inspector population.
Car inspector age breakdown
| Car Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Car inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for car inspectors is high school diploma, with 42% of car inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Car inspectors by degree level
| Car inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Car inspector employment statistics
Most car inspectors work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where car inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car inspectors work.
Car inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Car inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the car inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most car inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Car inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 2% |
Car inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for car inspectors are transportation, automotive and professional.
Car inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 19% |
| Automotive | 17% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Car inspector turnover and employment statistics
Car inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car 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 car inspector tenure
The average car inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 501 car inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Car inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Car inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 2.50% | 45,127 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Station Attendant | 5.79% | 45,330 |
| Bridge Operator | 8.00% | 30,595 |
| Car Inspector | 11.12% | - |
| Light Rail Controller | 12.88% | 15,199 |
Similar car inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 2.50% | 45,127 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Station Attendant | 5.79% | 45,330 |
| Bridge Operator | 8.00% | 30,595 |
| Light Rail Controller | 12.88% | 15,199 |
Foreign languages spoken by car inspectors
The most common foreign language among car inspectors is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 11.1% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Vietnamese, 11.1%
- Romanian, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Car inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Vietnamese | 11.1% |
| Romanian | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |
