Component inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Component inspector gender statistics
30.5% of component inspectors are women and 69.5% of component inspectors are men.
- Male, 69.5%
- Female, 30.5%
Component inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.5% |
| Female | 30.5% |
Component inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,307
Female income
$35,620
Component inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in component inspector positions over time. Currently, 30.5% of component inspectors are female.
Component inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.24% | 31.76% |
| 2011 | 68.04% | 31.96% |
| 2012 | 69.13% | 30.87% |
| 2013 | 70.05% | 29.95% |
| 2014 | 69.99% | 30.01% |
| 2015 | 70.92% | 29.08% |
| 2016 | 70.06% | 29.94% |
| 2017 | 69.97% | 30.03% |
| 2018 | 70.62% | 29.38% |
| 2019 | 70.22% | 29.78% |
| 2020 | 69.34% | 30.66% |
| 2021 | 69.49% | 30.51% |
Component inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared component 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% |
| Component Inspector | 69% | 31% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Component inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among component inspectors is White, which makes up 54.3% of all component inspectors. Comparatively, 18.8% of component inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of component inspectors are Asian.
- White, 54.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Component inspector race
| Component inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Component inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how component inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Component inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.47% | 10.75% | 10.07% | 15.46% |
| 2011 | 59.77% | 12.03% | 9.55% | 16.29% |
| 2012 | 59.84% | 12.07% | 10.19% | 15.47% |
| 2013 | 59.98% | 12.15% | 9.60% | 15.97% |
| 2014 | 60.34% | 11.44% | 9.78% | 16.19% |
| 2015 | 59.31% | 11.43% | 9.78% | 16.96% |
| 2016 | 59.83% | 11.59% | 9.47% | 16.76% |
| 2017 | 59.94% | 10.68% | 9.95% | 16.78% |
| 2018 | 61.01% | 10.46% | 9.92% | 15.89% |
| 2019 | 60.09% | 10.37% | 9.56% | 17.42% |
| 2020 | 57.16% | 10.28% | 10.47% | 17.17% |
| 2021 | 54.29% | 10.73% | 11.06% | 18.80% |
Component inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian component inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american component inspectors have the lowest average salary at $38,695.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,587 |
| White | $40,828 |
| Black or African American | $38,695 |
| Asian | $41,764 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,727 |
Average component inspector age
See how the average age of component inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Component 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 |
Component inspector age breakdown
The average age of component inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the component inspector population.
Component inspector age breakdown
| Component Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Component inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for component inspectors is high school diploma, with 41% of component inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Component inspectors by degree level
| Component inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Component inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, component inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,685 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, component inspectors earn a median annual income of $42,326 compared to $38,690 for component inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,685 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,504 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,326 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,690 |
Component inspector employment statistics
Most component inspectors work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where component inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where component inspectors work.
Component inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 47% |
Component inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the component inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most component inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Component inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 7% |
Component inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for component inspectors are technology, manufacturing and health care.
Component inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Component inspector turnover and employment statistics
Component inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for component inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Component inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Component 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 component inspector tenure
The average component inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 component inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Component inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Component inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of component 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Component Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Inserting Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,819 |
| Lens Maker | 5.24% | 7,022 |
| Corrugator Operator | 7.84% | 25,797 |
| Hydrate Control Tender | 8.41% | 30,917 |
| Production Helper | 8.89% | 64,522 |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Similar component inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inserting Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,819 |
| Lens Maker | 5.24% | 7,022 |
| Corrugator Operator | 7.84% | 25,797 |
| Hydrate Control Tender | 8.41% | 30,917 |
| Production Helper | 8.89% | 64,522 |
| Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,304 |
Foreign languages spoken by component inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Component inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |