Environmental health inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental health inspector gender statistics
49.1% of environmental health inspectors are women and 50.9% of environmental health inspectors are men.
- Male, 50.9%
- Female, 49.1%
Environmental health inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.9% |
| Female | 49.1% |
Environmental health inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,278
Female income
$46,939
Environmental health inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental health inspector positions over time. Currently, 49.1% of environmental health inspectors are female.
Environmental health inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.02% | 38.98% |
| 2011 | 57.30% | 42.70% |
| 2012 | 57.76% | 42.24% |
| 2013 | 54.90% | 45.10% |
| 2014 | 56.01% | 43.99% |
| 2015 | 54.15% | 45.85% |
| 2016 | 56.28% | 43.72% |
| 2017 | 56.10% | 43.90% |
| 2018 | 54.64% | 45.36% |
| 2019 | 53.34% | 46.66% |
| 2020 | 51.80% | 48.20% |
| 2021 | 50.93% | 49.07% |
Environmental health inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental health inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Environmental Health Inspector | 51% | 49% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Environmental health inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental health inspectors is White, which makes up 60.1% of all environmental health inspectors. Comparatively, 15.2% of environmental health inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of environmental health inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Environmental health inspector race
| Environmental health inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Environmental health inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental health inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental health inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.20% | 12.48% | 6.34% | 12.32% |
| 2011 | 68.11% | 11.24% | 6.48% | 11.39% |
| 2012 | 66.95% | 11.77% | 6.26% | 11.93% |
| 2013 | 66.08% | 11.24% | 7.02% | 12.52% |
| 2014 | 66.24% | 11.91% | 6.69% | 12.23% |
| 2015 | 65.32% | 12.17% | 7.31% | 12.36% |
| 2016 | 65.38% | 10.64% | 7.39% | 13.21% |
| 2017 | 65.84% | 11.03% | 7.40% | 12.93% |
| 2018 | 64.74% | 11.11% | 7.64% | 13.06% |
| 2019 | 63.13% | 11.82% | 7.57% | 14.52% |
| 2020 | 61.89% | 10.82% | 7.45% | 14.97% |
| 2021 | 60.07% | 11.35% | 8.05% | 15.24% |
Environmental health inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian environmental health inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american environmental health inspectors have the lowest average salary at $46,937.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,140 |
| White | $49,968 |
| Black or African American | $46,937 |
| Asian | $50,643 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,791 |
Average environmental health inspector age
See how the average age of environmental health inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Environmental health inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 45 |
| White | 46 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 46 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 42.5 |
Environmental health inspector age breakdown
The average age of environmental health inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the environmental health inspector population.
Environmental health inspector age breakdown
| Environmental Health Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Environmental health inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental health inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 72% of environmental health inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Environmental health inspectors by degree level
| Environmental health inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Environmental health inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, environmental health inspectors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $66,727 annually. With a Master's degree, environmental health inspectors earn a median annual income of $58,621 compared to $52,208 for environmental health inspectors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,621 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,079 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,208 |
| Doctorate Degree | $66,727 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,708 |
Environmental health inspector employment statistics
Most environmental health inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where environmental health inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental health inspectors work.
Environmental health inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Environmental health inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental health inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental health inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Environmental health inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 41% |
Environmental health inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for environmental health inspectors are government, health care and manufacturing.
Environmental health inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 38% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Environmental health inspector turnover and employment statistics
Environmental health inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental health inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental health inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental health inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 3.95% |
| 2012 | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 3.41% |
| 2014 | 2.20% |
| 2015 | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average environmental health inspector tenure
The average environmental health inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 118 environmental health inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental health inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Environmental health inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental health 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Campus Recruiter | 8.93% | 32,123 |
| Senior Pricing Analyst | 10.00% | 61,987 |
| Director, Internet Services | 11.05% | 63,829 |
| Environmental Health Inspector | 11.64% | - |
| Fundraising Coordinator | 19.25% | 19,121 |
Similar environmental health inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Campus Recruiter | 8.93% | 32,123 |
| Senior Pricing Analyst | 10.00% | 61,987 |
| Director, Internet Services | 11.05% | 63,829 |
| Fundraising Coordinator | 19.25% | 19,121 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental health inspectors
The most common foreign language among environmental health inspectors is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 9.1% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- Polish, 9.1%
- Cantonese, 9.1%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
Environmental health inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| Polish | 9.1% |
| Cantonese | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |