Drug inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Drug inspector gender statistics
29.0% of drug inspectors are women and 71.0% of drug inspectors are men.
- Male, 71.0%
- Female, 29.0%
Drug inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.0% |
| Female | 29.0% |
Drug inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,542
Female income
$52,039
Drug inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drug inspector positions over time. Currently, 29.0% of drug inspectors are female.
Drug inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.85% | 27.15% |
| 2011 | 73.52% | 26.48% |
| 2012 | 69.60% | 30.40% |
| 2013 | 69.60% | 30.40% |
| 2014 | 71.70% | 28.30% |
| 2015 | 69.01% | 30.99% |
| 2016 | 70.57% | 29.43% |
| 2017 | 66.98% | 33.02% |
| 2018 | 69.35% | 30.65% |
| 2019 | 70.71% | 29.29% |
| 2020 | 68.96% | 31.04% |
| 2021 | 70.97% | 29.03% |
Drug inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared drug 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% |
| Drug Inspector | 71% | 29% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Drug inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drug inspectors is White, which makes up 71.2% of all drug inspectors. Comparatively, 11.8% of drug inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of drug inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Drug inspector race
| Drug inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Drug inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how drug inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drug inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.47% | 8.30% | 2.48% | 10.27% |
| 2011 | 74.77% | 10.54% | 1.85% | 9.69% |
| 2012 | 74.40% | 9.38% | 2.90% | 10.64% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 10.12% | 1.84% | 12.24% |
| 2014 | 77.01% | 8.45% | 1.66% | 10.66% |
| 2015 | 75.12% | 7.60% | 2.63% | 11.80% |
| 2016 | 74.28% | 8.31% | 2.94% | 11.82% |
| 2017 | 74.23% | 8.87% | 2.68% | 11.97% |
| 2018 | 72.97% | 9.23% | 2.83% | 11.60% |
| 2019 | 74.45% | 7.11% | 2.37% | 13.20% |
| 2020 | 70.58% | 8.35% | 2.88% | 13.88% |
| 2021 | 71.24% | 8.69% | 2.70% | 11.84% |
Drug inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,921 |
| White | $61,144 |
| Black or African American | $57,048 |
| Asian | $68,868 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,717 |
Average drug inspector age
See how the average age of drug inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drug 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 |
Drug inspector age breakdown
The average age of drug inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the drug inspector population.
Drug inspector age breakdown
| Drug Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Drug inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for drug inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of drug inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 15%
- High School Diploma, 10%
Drug inspectors by degree level
| Drug inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
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Drug inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,236 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,642 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,566 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,245 |
Drug inspector employment statistics
Most drug inspectors work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where drug inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drug inspectors work.
Drug inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Drug inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the drug inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drug inspectors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Drug inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 44% |
Drug inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for drug inspectors are government, technology and pharmaceutical.
Drug inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 35% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Pharmaceutical | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
Drug inspector turnover and employment statistics
Drug inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drug inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drug inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drug 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 drug inspector tenure
The average drug inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 drug inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Drug inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Drug inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drug 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Deputy | 5.55% | 4,147 |
| Highway Patrol Pilot | 7.15% | 24,434 |
| Drug Inspector | 8.65% | - |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar drug inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Deputy | 5.55% | 4,147 |
| Highway Patrol Pilot | 7.15% | 24,434 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |