Cargo inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Cargo inspector gender statistics
6.0% of cargo inspectors are women and 94.0% of cargo inspectors are men.
- Male, 94.0%
- Female, 6.0%
Cargo inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.0% |
| Female | 6.0% |
Cargo inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,652
Female income
$39,529
Cargo inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cargo inspector positions over time. Currently, 6.0% of cargo inspectors are female.
Cargo inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.01% | 7.99% |
| 2011 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2012 | 92.22% | 7.78% |
| 2013 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2014 | 91.21% | 8.79% |
| 2015 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 2016 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2017 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2018 | 91.20% | 8.80% |
| 2019 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2020 | 90.98% | 9.02% |
| 2021 | 94.05% | 5.95% |
Cargo inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared cargo 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% |
| Cargo Inspector | 94% | 6% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Cargo inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cargo inspectors is White, which makes up 54.3% of all cargo inspectors. Comparatively, 16.4% of cargo inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 15.6% of cargo inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 54.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 15.6%
- Unknown, 7.5%
- Asian, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Cargo inspector race
| Cargo inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 15.6% |
| Unknown | 7.5% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Cargo inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how cargo inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cargo inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.33% | 13.34% | 3.53% | 17.06% |
| 2011 | 61.14% | 14.57% | 2.99% | 18.60% |
| 2012 | 61.14% | 16.60% | 3.79% | 17.09% |
| 2013 | 62.65% | 15.48% | 3.07% | 16.30% |
| 2014 | 62.22% | 14.56% | 5.22% | 14.84% |
| 2015 | 62.64% | 15.27% | 3.29% | 16.70% |
| 2016 | 57.62% | 15.41% | 3.05% | 21.83% |
| 2017 | 57.72% | 13.27% | 5.08% | 21.37% |
| 2018 | 64.65% | 13.04% | 3.51% | 15.16% |
| 2019 | 57.61% | 12.85% | 6.29% | 19.09% |
| 2020 | 59.31% | 11.10% | 4.60% | 22.36% |
| 2021 | 54.25% | 15.59% | 5.64% | 16.38% |
Cargo inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cargo inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cargo inspectors have the lowest average salary at $42,985.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,239 |
| White | $47,755 |
| Black or African American | $42,985 |
| Asian | $53,229 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,741 |
Average cargo inspector age
See how the average age of cargo inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cargo 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 |
Cargo inspector age breakdown
The average age of cargo inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the cargo inspector population.
Cargo inspector age breakdown
| Cargo Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Cargo inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for cargo inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 49% of cargo inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 34% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Cargo inspectors by degree level
| Cargo inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Cargo inspector employment statistics
Most cargo inspectors work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where cargo inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cargo inspectors work.
Cargo inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Cargo inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the cargo inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cargo inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cargo inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 13% |
Cargo inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for cargo inspectors are transportation, government and technology.
Cargo inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 38% |
| Government | 13% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
Cargo inspector turnover and employment statistics
Cargo inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cargo inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cargo inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cargo 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 cargo inspector tenure
The average cargo inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 cargo inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cargo inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Cargo inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cargo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hiker | 2.50% | 59,643 |
| Airplane Pilot Helper | 5.73% | 16,222 |
| Front Attendant | 5.79% | 82,750 |
| Dam Operator | 8.00% | 29,770 |
| Cargo Inspector | 11.12% | - |
| Transportation Attendant | 12.88% | 52,550 |
Similar cargo inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hiker | 2.50% | 59,643 |
| Airplane Pilot Helper | 5.73% | 16,222 |
| Front Attendant | 5.79% | 82,750 |
| Dam Operator | 8.00% | 29,770 |
| Transportation Attendant | 12.88% | 52,550 |
Foreign languages spoken by cargo inspectors
The most common foreign language among cargo inspectors is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 28.6% and Russian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 28.6%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
Cargo inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 28.6% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |