Cloth inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Cloth inspector gender statistics
76.9% of cloth inspectors are women and 23.1% of cloth inspectors are men.
- Female, 76.9%
- Male, 23.1%
Cloth inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.9% |
| Male | 23.1% |
Cloth inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,713
Female income
$36,528
Cloth inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cloth inspector positions over time. Currently, 76.9% of cloth inspectors are female.
Cloth inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.12% | 77.88% |
| 2011 | 21.96% | 78.04% |
| 2012 | 22.84% | 77.16% |
| 2013 | 23.61% | 76.39% |
| 2014 | 23.56% | 76.44% |
| 2015 | 24.38% | 75.62% |
| 2016 | 23.63% | 76.37% |
| 2017 | 23.54% | 76.46% |
| 2018 | 24.11% | 75.89% |
| 2019 | 23.76% | 76.24% |
| 2020 | 23.02% | 76.98% |
| 2021 | 23.14% | 76.86% |
Cloth inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared cloth 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% |
| Cloth Inspector | 23% | 77% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Cloth inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cloth inspectors is White, which makes up 55.9% of all cloth inspectors. Comparatively, 16.9% of cloth inspectors are Black or African American and 14.8% of cloth inspectors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.9%
- Black or African American, 16.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Cloth inspector race
| Cloth inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Black or African American | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Cloth inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how cloth inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cloth inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.05% | 16.87% | 6.46% | 11.42% |
| 2011 | 61.36% | 18.15% | 5.94% | 12.26% |
| 2012 | 61.42% | 18.19% | 6.58% | 11.43% |
| 2013 | 61.56% | 18.27% | 5.99% | 11.93% |
| 2014 | 61.92% | 17.55% | 6.17% | 12.15% |
| 2015 | 60.90% | 17.55% | 6.17% | 12.92% |
| 2016 | 61.41% | 17.71% | 5.86% | 12.72% |
| 2017 | 61.52% | 16.80% | 6.34% | 12.75% |
| 2018 | 62.59% | 16.57% | 6.31% | 11.85% |
| 2019 | 61.68% | 16.49% | 5.95% | 13.38% |
| 2020 | 58.74% | 16.40% | 6.86% | 13.13% |
| 2021 | 55.87% | 16.85% | 7.44% | 14.77% |
Cloth inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cloth inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cloth inspectors have the lowest average salary at $39,925.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,025 |
| White | $42,293 |
| Black or African American | $39,925 |
| Asian | $43,335 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,069 |
Average cloth inspector age
See how the average age of cloth inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cloth 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 |
Cloth inspector age breakdown
The average age of cloth inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the cloth inspector population.
Cloth inspector age breakdown
| Cloth Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Cloth inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for cloth inspectors is high school diploma, with 59% of cloth inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 10%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Cloth inspectors by degree level
| Cloth inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Cloth inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cloth inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,222 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cloth inspectors earn a median annual income of $43,962 compared to $39,919 for cloth inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,222 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,399 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,962 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,919 |
Cloth inspector employment statistics
Most cloth inspectors work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where cloth inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cloth inspectors work.
Cloth inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Cloth inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the cloth inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cloth inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cloth inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 3% |
Cloth inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for cloth inspectors are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Cloth inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Cloth inspector turnover and employment statistics
Cloth inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cloth inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cloth inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cloth 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 cloth inspector tenure
The average cloth inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 272 cloth inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cloth inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Cloth inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cloth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Tuft Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Optical Laboratory Technician | 5.24% | 40,155 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Brine Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,003 |
| Leather Drier | 8.89% | 122 |
| Retoucher | 15.21% | 135 |
Similar cloth inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tuft Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Optical Laboratory Technician | 5.24% | 40,155 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Brine Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,003 |
| Leather Drier | 8.89% | 122 |
| Retoucher | 15.21% | 135 |
Foreign languages spoken by cloth inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cloth inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |