Construction and maintenance inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Construction and maintenance inspector gender statistics
5.3% of construction and maintenance inspectors are women and 94.7% of construction and maintenance inspectors are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Construction and maintenance inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Construction and maintenance inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,823
Female income
$38,667
Construction and maintenance inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in construction and maintenance inspector positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of construction and maintenance inspectors are female.
Construction and maintenance inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2011 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2012 | 94.95% | 5.05% |
| 2013 | 95.61% | 4.39% |
| 2014 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
| 2015 | 94.82% | 5.18% |
| 2016 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2017 | 93.95% | 6.05% |
| 2018 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2019 | 95.93% | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 95.34% | 4.66% |
| 2021 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
Construction and maintenance inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Construction And Maintenance Inspector | 95% | 5% |
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Construction and maintenance inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among construction and maintenance inspectors is White, which makes up 68.7% of all construction and maintenance inspectors. Comparatively, 13.0% of construction and maintenance inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of construction and maintenance inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Construction and maintenance inspector race
| Construction and maintenance inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Construction and maintenance inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how construction and maintenance inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Construction and maintenance inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.87% | 7.36% | 3.03% | 10.06% |
| 2011 | 73.88% | 9.36% | 3.13% | 10.51% |
| 2012 | 74.74% | 8.57% | 3.01% | 11.63% |
| 2013 | 74.86% | 8.69% | 3.09% | 11.47% |
| 2014 | 72.77% | 10.14% | 3.88% | 10.46% |
| 2015 | 73.61% | 8.84% | 3.71% | 10.98% |
| 2016 | 73.97% | 8.62% | 3.26% | 11.98% |
| 2017 | 71.08% | 8.33% | 4.84% | 13.36% |
| 2018 | 74.05% | 7.79% | 2.86% | 12.32% |
| 2019 | 73.02% | 8.01% | 4.17% | 12.28% |
| 2020 | 68.97% | 7.43% | 4.14% | 14.41% |
| 2021 | 68.67% | 8.28% | 3.40% | 13.00% |
Construction and maintenance inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian construction and maintenance inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino construction and maintenance inspectors have the lowest average salary at $39,198.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,650 |
| White | $39,750 |
| Black or African American | $39,678 |
| Asian | $40,861 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,198 |
Average construction and maintenance inspector age
See how the average age of construction and maintenance inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Construction and maintenance 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 |
Construction and maintenance inspector age breakdown
The average age of construction and maintenance inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the construction and maintenance inspector population.
Construction and maintenance inspector age breakdown
| Construction And Maintenance Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Construction and maintenance inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for construction and maintenance inspectors is high school diploma, with 50% of construction and maintenance inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 16%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Construction and maintenance inspectors by degree level
| Construction and maintenance inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Construction and maintenance inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, construction and maintenance inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,793 annually. With a Associate degree, construction and maintenance inspectors earn a median annual income of $39,991 compared to $39,474 for construction and maintenance inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,474 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,793 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,991 |
Construction and maintenance inspector employment statistics
Most construction and maintenance inspectors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where construction and maintenance inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where construction and maintenance inspectors work.
Construction and maintenance inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Construction and maintenance inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the construction and maintenance inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most construction and maintenance inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Construction and maintenance inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 15% |
Construction and maintenance inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for construction and maintenance inspectors are professional, government and construction.
Construction and maintenance inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 16% |
| Government | 13% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Construction and maintenance inspector turnover and employment statistics
Construction and maintenance inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for construction and maintenance inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Construction and maintenance inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Construction and maintenance 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 construction and maintenance inspector tenure
The average construction and maintenance inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 558 construction and maintenance inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Construction and maintenance inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Construction and maintenance inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of construction and maintenance 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 Constructor | 3.71% | 4,043 |
| Highway Maintainer | 4.29% | 1,613 |
| Construction And Maintenance Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Sewer Cleaner | 5.18% | 35,599 |
Similar construction and maintenance inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Fence Erector | 2.28% | 397 |
| Elevator Constructor | 3.71% | 4,043 |
| Highway Maintainer | 4.29% | 1,613 |
| Sewer Cleaner | 5.18% | 35,599 |
Foreign languages spoken by construction and maintenance inspectors
The most common foreign language among construction and maintenance inspectors is Spanish at 85.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 7.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Greek, 7.1%
- Italian, 7.1%
Construction and maintenance inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Greek | 7.1% |
| Italian | 7.1% |
