Customs inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Customs inspector gender statistics
29.5% of customs inspectors are women and 70.5% of customs inspectors are men.
- Male, 70.5%
- Female, 29.5%
Customs inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.5% |
| Female | 29.5% |
Customs inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,112
Female income
$44,610
Customs inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in customs inspector positions over time. Currently, 29.5% of customs inspectors are female.
Customs inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.43% | 27.57% |
| 2011 | 73.10% | 26.90% |
| 2012 | 69.14% | 30.86% |
| 2013 | 69.14% | 30.86% |
| 2014 | 71.27% | 28.73% |
| 2015 | 68.55% | 31.45% |
| 2016 | 70.12% | 29.88% |
| 2017 | 66.51% | 33.49% |
| 2018 | 68.89% | 31.11% |
| 2019 | 70.27% | 29.73% |
| 2020 | 68.50% | 31.50% |
| 2021 | 70.52% | 29.48% |
Customs inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared customs inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Customs Inspector | 71% | 29% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Customs inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among customs inspectors is White, which makes up 62.5% of all customs inspectors. Comparatively, 17.8% of customs inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of customs inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Customs inspector race
| Customs inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Customs inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how customs inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Customs inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.78% | 10.76% | 2.62% | 16.21% |
| 2011 | 66.08% | 13.00% | 1.99% | 15.63% |
| 2012 | 65.71% | 11.83% | 3.05% | 16.58% |
| 2013 | 64.98% | 12.58% | 1.98% | 18.19% |
| 2014 | 68.32% | 10.91% | 1.81% | 16.61% |
| 2015 | 66.43% | 10.06% | 2.77% | 17.74% |
| 2016 | 65.59% | 10.77% | 3.08% | 17.76% |
| 2017 | 65.53% | 11.33% | 2.82% | 17.91% |
| 2018 | 64.28% | 11.69% | 2.98% | 17.54% |
| 2019 | 65.76% | 9.57% | 2.51% | 19.14% |
| 2020 | 61.88% | 10.80% | 3.02% | 19.83% |
| 2021 | 62.54% | 11.15% | 2.85% | 17.78% |
Customs inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian customs inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown customs inspectors have the lowest average salary at $47,291.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,291 |
| White | $50,844 |
| Black or African American | $48,063 |
| Asian | $55,995 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,907 |
Average customs inspector age
See how the average age of customs inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Customs inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Customs inspector age breakdown
The average age of customs inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the customs inspector population.
Customs inspector age breakdown
| Customs Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Customs inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for customs inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 44% of customs inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Customs inspectors by degree level
| Customs inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Customs inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, customs inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,510 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, customs inspectors earn a median annual income of $56,455 compared to $46,138 for customs inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,510 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,232 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,455 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,138 |
Customs inspector employment statistics
Most customs inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where customs inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where customs inspectors work.
Customs inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Customs inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the customs inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most customs inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Customs inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 15% |
Customs inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for customs inspectors are government, professional and manufacturing.
Customs inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Customs inspector turnover and employment statistics
Customs inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for customs inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Customs inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Customs inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average customs inspector tenure
The average customs inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 543 customs inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Customs inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Customs inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of customs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer | 5.55% | 2,228 |
| Patroller | 7.15% | 1,098 |
| Customs Inspector | 8.65% | - |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Foreign languages spoken by customs inspectors
The most common foreign language among customs inspectors is Spanish at 62.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.9% and Russian is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 62.1%
- French, 6.9%
- Russian, 6.9%
- Swedish, 3.4%
- Chinese, 3.4%
- Other, 17.3%
Customs inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.1% |
| French | 6.9% |
| Russian | 6.9% |
| Swedish | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 3.4% |
| Other | 17.3% |