Chemical inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Chemical inspector gender statistics
3.2% of chemical inspectors are women and 96.8% of chemical inspectors are men.
- Male, 96.8%
- Female, 3.2%
Chemical inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.8% |
| Female | 3.2% |
Chemical inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,029
Female income
$47,206
Chemical inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chemical inspector positions over time. Currently, 3.2% of chemical inspectors are female.
Chemical inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 2011 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2012 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2013 | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 2014 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2015 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2016 | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 2017 | 96.84% | 3.16% |
| 2018 | 96.94% | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 96.88% | 3.12% |
| 2020 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
| 2021 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
Chemical inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared chemical 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% |
| Chemical Inspector | 97% | 3% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Chemical inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chemical inspectors is White, which makes up 49.7% of all chemical inspectors. Comparatively, 23.2% of chemical inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of chemical inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 49.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Chemical inspector race
| Chemical inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Chemical inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how chemical inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chemical inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.89% | 13.27% | 7.85% | 19.87% |
| 2011 | 55.20% | 14.55% | 7.34% | 20.71% |
| 2012 | 55.26% | 14.59% | 7.97% | 19.88% |
| 2013 | 55.40% | 14.66% | 7.38% | 20.38% |
| 2014 | 55.76% | 13.95% | 7.57% | 20.60% |
| 2015 | 54.74% | 13.95% | 7.57% | 21.37% |
| 2016 | 55.25% | 14.11% | 7.25% | 21.17% |
| 2017 | 55.36% | 13.20% | 7.73% | 21.20% |
| 2018 | 56.43% | 12.97% | 7.71% | 20.31% |
| 2019 | 55.52% | 12.89% | 7.35% | 21.83% |
| 2020 | 52.58% | 12.79% | 8.25% | 21.58% |
| 2021 | 49.71% | 13.25% | 8.84% | 23.22% |
Chemical inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,504 |
| White | $55,914 |
| Black or African American | $52,313 |
| Asian | $57,508 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,049 |
Average chemical inspector age
See how the average age of chemical inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chemical 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 |
Chemical inspector age breakdown
The average age of chemical inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the chemical inspector population.
Chemical inspector age breakdown
| Chemical Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Chemical inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for chemical inspectors is associate degree, with 33% of chemical inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Chemical inspectors by degree level
| Chemical inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Chemical inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,337 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,014 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,470 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,304 |
Chemical inspector employment statistics
Most chemical inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where chemical inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chemical inspectors work.
Chemical inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Chemical inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the chemical inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chemical inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chemical inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 13% |
Chemical inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for chemical inspectors are manufacturing, energy and government.
Chemical inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Government | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
Chemical inspector turnover and employment statistics
Chemical inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chemical inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemical inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chemical 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 chemical inspector tenure
The average chemical inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 161 chemical inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Chemical inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Chemical inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chemical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Packaging Technician | 4.75% | 64,859 |
| Optical Instrument Assembler | 5.24% | 21,194 |
| Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 40,920 |
| Mud Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,425 |
| Glass Cutter Helper | 8.89% | 18,808 |
| Photograph Developer | 15.21% | 69,000 |
Similar chemical inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging Technician | 4.75% | 64,859 |
| Optical Instrument Assembler | 5.24% | 21,194 |
| Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 40,920 |
| Mud Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,425 |
| Glass Cutter Helper | 8.89% | 18,808 |
| Photograph Developer | 15.21% | 69,000 |
Foreign languages spoken by chemical inspectors
The most common foreign language among chemical inspectors is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 20.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
Chemical inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |