Customs examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Customs examiner gender statistics
60.4% of customs examiners are women and 39.6% of customs examiners are men.
- Female, 60.4%
- Male, 39.6%
Customs examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.4% |
| Male | 39.6% |
Customs examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,193
Female income
$42,786
Customs examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in customs examiner positions over time. Currently, 60.4% of customs examiners are female.
Customs examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2011 | 44.13% | 55.87% |
| 2012 | 43.15% | 56.85% |
| 2013 | 37.57% | 62.43% |
| 2014 | 44.20% | 55.80% |
| 2015 | 38.84% | 61.16% |
| 2016 | 40.93% | 59.07% |
| 2017 | 41.42% | 58.58% |
| 2018 | 46.67% | 53.33% |
| 2019 | 39.63% | 60.37% |
| 2020 | 43.46% | 56.54% |
| 2021 | 39.58% | 60.42% |
Customs examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared customs examiners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Customs Examiner | 40% | 60% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Customs examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among customs examiners is White, which makes up 62.6% of all customs examiners. Comparatively, 14.1% of customs examiners are Black or African American and 12.0% of customs examiners are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.6%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Customs examiner race
| Customs examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Customs examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how customs examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Customs examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.41% | 13.11% | 4.63% | 10.54% |
| 2011 | 69.65% | 15.05% | 4.54% | 9.34% |
| 2012 | 70.26% | 14.61% | 4.87% | 8.42% |
| 2013 | 72.49% | 12.70% | 3.44% | 9.66% |
| 2014 | 66.09% | 14.21% | 5.76% | 10.86% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 12.06% | 4.77% | 8.92% |
| 2016 | 69.82% | 12.76% | 6.31% | 9.31% |
| 2017 | 68.01% | 14.75% | 6.83% | 8.07% |
| 2018 | 65.88% | 14.48% | 7.10% | 10.45% |
| 2019 | 67.46% | 11.72% | 7.48% | 11.60% |
| 2020 | 64.61% | 11.71% | 6.36% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 62.58% | 14.13% | 8.05% | 12.02% |
Customs examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown customs examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino customs examiners have the lowest average salary at $43,281.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,827 |
| White | $45,722 |
| Black or African American | $43,323 |
| Asian | $45,034 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,281 |
Average customs examiner age
See how the average age of customs examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Customs examiner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 49 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 55 | 52.5 |
| Asian | 48.5 | 48.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 49 |
Customs examiner age breakdown
The average age of customs examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the customs examiner population.
Customs examiner age breakdown
| Customs Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Customs examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for customs examiners is bachelor's degree, with 40% of customs examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Customs examiners by degree level
| Customs examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Customs examiner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, customs examiners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,953 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, customs examiners earn a median annual income of $49,899 compared to $38,930 for customs examiners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,953 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,930 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,899 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,345 |
Customs examiner employment statistics
Most customs examiners work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where customs examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where customs examiners work.
Customs examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Customs examiner jobs by company type
Employees with the customs examiner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most customs examiners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Customs examiner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 23% |
Customs examiner jobs by industry
The most common industries for customs examiners are insurance, government and health care.
Customs examiner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 23% |
| Government | 19% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Media | 12% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
Customs examiner turnover and employment statistics
Customs examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for customs examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Customs examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Customs examiner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.18% |
| 2011 | 5.83% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 3.44% |
| 2014 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 2.52% |
| 2016 | 2.50% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 1.95% |
| 2019 | 1.28% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 1.85% |
Average customs examiner tenure
The average customs examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 customs examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Customs examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Customs examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of customs examiners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Management Director | 4.38% | 80,337 |
| Corporate Securities Research Analyst | 7.33% | 71,907 |
| Senior Accountant Analyst | 7.40% | 82,010 |
| Contract Preparer | 7.56% | 8,493 |
| Customs Examiner | 7.65% | - |
| Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 60,034 |
| Bank Examiner | 19.38% | 5,079 |
Similar customs examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Management Director | 4.38% | 80,337 |
| Corporate Securities Research Analyst | 7.33% | 71,907 |
| Senior Accountant Analyst | 7.40% | 82,010 |
| Contract Preparer | 7.56% | 8,493 |
| Cost Analyst | 12.94% | 60,034 |
| Bank Examiner | 19.38% | 5,079 |
Foreign languages spoken by customs examiners
- Turkish, 100.0%
Customs examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Turkish | 100.0% |