Core inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Core inspector gender statistics
19.0% of core inspectors are women and 81.0% of core inspectors are men.
- Male, 81.0%
- Female, 19.0%
Core inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.0% |
| Female | 19.0% |
Core inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,379
Female income
$33,169
Core inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in core inspector positions over time. Currently, 19.0% of core inspectors are female.
Core inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.04% | 19.96% |
| 2011 | 79.89% | 20.11% |
| 2012 | 80.69% | 19.31% |
| 2013 | 81.36% | 18.64% |
| 2014 | 81.31% | 18.69% |
| 2015 | 81.98% | 18.02% |
| 2016 | 81.37% | 18.63% |
| 2017 | 81.30% | 18.70% |
| 2018 | 81.77% | 18.23% |
| 2019 | 81.48% | 18.52% |
| 2020 | 80.84% | 19.16% |
| 2021 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
Core inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared core 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% |
| Core Inspector | 81% | 19% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Core inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among core inspectors is White, which makes up 61.4% of all core inspectors. Comparatively, 16.6% of core inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of core inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Core inspector race
| Core inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Core inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how core inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Core inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 9.65% | 6.53% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 10.93% | 6.01% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 10.97% | 6.65% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.05% | 6.06% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 10.49% | 5.93% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.58% | 6.41% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 9.35% | 6.39% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.27% | 6.03% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.18% | 6.93% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 9.63% | 7.52% | 16.60% |
Core inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian core inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american core inspectors have the lowest average salary at $35,287.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,568 |
| White | $36,730 |
| Black or African American | $35,287 |
| Asian | $37,358 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,988 |
Average core inspector age
See how the average age of core inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Core 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 |
Core inspector age breakdown
The average age of core inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the core inspector population.
Core inspector age breakdown
| Core Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Core inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for core inspectors is high school diploma, with 35% of core inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 35%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 12%
Core inspectors by degree level
| Core inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 35% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
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Core inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, core inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,536 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, core inspectors earn a median annual income of $37,733 compared to $35,283 for core inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,536 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,088 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,733 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,283 |
Core inspector employment statistics
Company size where core inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where core inspectors work.
Core inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Core inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for core inspectors are manufacturing, transportation and construction.
Core inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Transportation | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
Core inspector turnover and employment statistics
Core inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for core inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Core inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Core 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 core inspector tenure
The average core inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 core inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Core inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Core inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of core 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Packager | 4.75% | 3,674 |
| Finishing Technician | 5.24% | 43,972 |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Cocoa Press Operator | 8.41% | 29,157 |
| Bindery Helper | 8.89% | 13,994 |
| Film Splicer | 15.21% | 548 |
Similar core inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Packager | 4.75% | 3,674 |
| Finishing Technician | 5.24% | 43,972 |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Cocoa Press Operator | 8.41% | 29,157 |
| Bindery Helper | 8.89% | 13,994 |
| Film Splicer | 15.21% | 548 |
Foreign languages spoken by core inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Core inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |