Code inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Code inspector gender statistics
30.7% of code inspectors are women and 69.3% of code inspectors are men.
- Male, 69.3%
- Female, 30.7%
Code inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.3% |
| Female | 30.7% |
Code inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,584
Female income
$47,346
Code inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in code inspector positions over time. Currently, 30.7% of code inspectors are female.
Code inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.70% | 31.30% |
| 2011 | 67.49% | 32.51% |
| 2012 | 70.39% | 29.61% |
| 2013 | 73.33% | 26.67% |
| 2014 | 69.49% | 30.51% |
| 2015 | 69.80% | 30.20% |
| 2016 | 72.64% | 27.36% |
| 2017 | 66.24% | 33.76% |
| 2018 | 72.67% | 27.33% |
| 2019 | 74.89% | 25.11% |
| 2020 | 72.13% | 27.87% |
| 2021 | 69.29% | 30.71% |
Code inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Code Inspector | 69% | 31% |
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Code inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among code inspectors is White, which makes up 68.9% of all code inspectors. Comparatively, 12.9% of code inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of code inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Code inspector race
| Code inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Code inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how code inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Code inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.07% | 7.27% | 3.01% | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 74.08% | 9.27% | 3.11% | 10.42% |
| 2012 | 74.94% | 8.48% | 2.99% | 11.54% |
| 2013 | 75.06% | 8.61% | 3.07% | 11.38% |
| 2014 | 72.97% | 10.05% | 3.86% | 10.37% |
| 2015 | 73.81% | 8.75% | 3.69% | 10.89% |
| 2016 | 74.17% | 8.53% | 3.25% | 11.89% |
| 2017 | 71.28% | 8.24% | 4.82% | 13.27% |
| 2018 | 74.25% | 7.71% | 2.84% | 12.23% |
| 2019 | 73.22% | 7.92% | 4.16% | 12.19% |
| 2020 | 69.17% | 7.34% | 4.12% | 14.32% |
| 2021 | 68.87% | 8.20% | 3.38% | 12.91% |
Code inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian code inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino code inspectors have the lowest average salary at $48,368.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,246 |
| White | $49,440 |
| Black or African American | $49,300 |
| Asian | $51,624 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,368 |
Average code inspector age
See how the average age of code inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Code inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52 | |
| White | 54 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Code inspector age breakdown
The average age of code inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the code inspector population.
Code inspector age breakdown
| Code Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Code inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for code inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 51% of code inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Code inspectors by degree level
| Code inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Code inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, code inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,489 annually. With a Associate degree, code inspectors earn a median annual income of $49,911 compared to $48,903 for code inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,903 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,489 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,911 |
Code inspector employment statistics
Most code inspectors work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where code inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where code inspectors work.
Code inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Code inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the code inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most code inspectors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Code inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 63% |
Code inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for code inspectors are government, manufacturing and utilities.
Code inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 61% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Code inspector turnover and employment statistics
Code inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for code inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Code inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Code inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.37% |
| 2011 | 7.87% |
| 2012 | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 5.86% |
| 2014 | 4.19% |
| 2015 | 3.57% |
| 2016 | 2.48% |
| 2017 | 3.07% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 5.14% |
Average code inspector tenure
The average code inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 297 code inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Code inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Code inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of code 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Fence Erector | 2.28% | 397 |
| Elevator Installer Apprentice | 3.71% | 20,844 |
| Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker | 4.29% | 77,322 |
| Code Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Solar Thermal Technician | 5.18% | 26,245 |
Similar code inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Fence Erector | 2.28% | 397 |
| Elevator Installer Apprentice | 3.71% | 20,844 |
| Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker | 4.29% | 77,322 |
| Solar Thermal Technician | 5.18% | 26,245 |
Foreign languages spoken by code inspectors
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
Code inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
