Control inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Control inspector gender statistics
27.1% of control inspectors are women and 72.9% of control inspectors are men.
- Male, 72.9%
- Female, 27.1%
Control inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.9% |
| Female | 27.1% |
Control inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,982
Female income
$33,644
Control inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in control inspector positions over time. Currently, 27.1% of control inspectors are female.
Control inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.78% | 28.22% |
| 2011 | 71.59% | 28.41% |
| 2012 | 72.60% | 27.40% |
| 2013 | 73.46% | 26.54% |
| 2014 | 73.41% | 26.59% |
| 2015 | 74.27% | 25.73% |
| 2016 | 73.47% | 26.53% |
| 2017 | 73.38% | 26.62% |
| 2018 | 73.99% | 26.01% |
| 2019 | 73.62% | 26.38% |
| 2020 | 72.80% | 27.20% |
| 2021 | 72.94% | 27.06% |
Control inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared control 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% |
| Control Inspector | 73% | 27% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Control inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among control inspectors is White, which makes up 53.4% of all control inspectors. Comparatively, 21.7% of control inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of control inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 53.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Control inspector race
| Control inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Control inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how control inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Control inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.56% | 11.57% | 7.06% | 18.39% |
| 2011 | 58.87% | 12.85% | 6.54% | 19.23% |
| 2012 | 58.94% | 12.89% | 7.18% | 18.40% |
| 2013 | 59.07% | 12.96% | 6.59% | 18.90% |
| 2014 | 59.44% | 12.25% | 6.77% | 19.12% |
| 2015 | 58.41% | 12.25% | 6.77% | 19.89% |
| 2016 | 58.92% | 12.41% | 6.46% | 19.69% |
| 2017 | 59.03% | 11.50% | 6.94% | 19.72% |
| 2018 | 60.10% | 11.27% | 6.91% | 18.83% |
| 2019 | 59.19% | 11.18% | 6.55% | 20.35% |
| 2020 | 56.26% | 11.09% | 7.46% | 20.10% |
| 2021 | 53.39% | 11.55% | 8.04% | 21.74% |
Control inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian control inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american control inspectors have the lowest average salary at $35,193.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,118 |
| White | $36,235 |
| Black or African American | $35,193 |
| Asian | $36,684 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,700 |
Average control inspector age
See how the average age of control inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Control 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 |
Control inspector age breakdown
The average age of control inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the control inspector population.
Control inspector age breakdown
| Control Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Control inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for control inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 44% of control inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Control inspectors by degree level
| Control inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Control inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, control inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,317 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, control inspectors earn a median annual income of $36,951 compared to $35,190 for control inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,317 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,584 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,951 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,190 |
Control inspector employment statistics
Most control inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where control inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where control inspectors work.
Control inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Control inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the control inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most control inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Control inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 16% |
Control inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for control inspectors are government, manufacturing and technology.
Control inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Control inspector turnover and employment statistics
Control inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for control inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Control inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Control 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 control inspector tenure
The average control inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 838 control inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Control inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Control inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of control 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Control Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Machine Tender | 4.75% | 30,960 |
| Denture Technician | 5.24% | 6,414 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Washtub Worker | 8.41% | 19,463 |
| Furnace Mechanic Helper | 8.89% | 46,837 |
| Art Tracer | 15.21% | 2,777 |
Similar control inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Tender | 4.75% | 30,960 |
| Denture Technician | 5.24% | 6,414 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Washtub Worker | 8.41% | 19,463 |
| Furnace Mechanic Helper | 8.89% | 46,837 |
| Art Tracer | 15.21% | 2,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by control inspectors
The most common foreign language among control inspectors is Spanish at 38.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 38.1%
- Russian, 14.3%
- French, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Indonesian, 4.8%
- Other, 28.5%
Control inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.1% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Indonesian | 4.8% |
| Other | 28.5% |
