Equipment inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Equipment inspector gender statistics
12.5% of equipment inspectors are women and 87.5% of equipment inspectors are men.
- Male, 87.5%
- Female, 12.5%
Equipment inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.5% |
| Female | 12.5% |
Equipment inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,803
Female income
$46,684
Equipment inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in equipment inspector positions over time. Currently, 12.5% of equipment inspectors are female.
Equipment inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.61% | 16.39% |
| 2011 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 84.00% | 16.00% |
| 2013 | 88.27% | 11.73% |
| 2014 | 82.14% | 17.86% |
| 2015 | 82.64% | 17.36% |
| 2016 | 84.89% | 15.11% |
| 2017 | 81.55% | 18.45% |
| 2018 | 82.11% | 17.89% |
| 2019 | 86.34% | 13.66% |
| 2020 | 81.72% | 18.28% |
| 2021 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
Equipment inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared equipment inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Equipment Inspector | 88% | 13% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Equipment inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among equipment inspectors is White, which makes up 54.2% of all equipment inspectors. Comparatively, 15.9% of equipment inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 14.0% of equipment inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 14.0%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Equipment inspector race
| Equipment inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Equipment inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how equipment inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Equipment inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.29% | 11.79% | 5.61% | 16.59% |
| 2011 | 61.10% | 13.02% | 5.08% | 18.13% |
| 2012 | 61.11% | 15.05% | 5.87% | 16.61% |
| 2013 | 62.62% | 13.93% | 5.16% | 15.82% |
| 2014 | 62.19% | 13.01% | 7.30% | 14.36% |
| 2015 | 62.61% | 13.72% | 5.37% | 16.23% |
| 2016 | 57.59% | 13.86% | 5.14% | 21.36% |
| 2017 | 57.69% | 11.72% | 7.17% | 20.89% |
| 2018 | 64.61% | 11.49% | 5.60% | 14.69% |
| 2019 | 57.58% | 11.30% | 8.38% | 18.61% |
| 2020 | 59.28% | 9.55% | 6.68% | 21.88% |
| 2021 | 54.22% | 14.04% | 7.73% | 15.91% |
Equipment inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian equipment inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino equipment inspectors have the lowest average salary at $48,559.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,922 |
| White | $52,272 |
| Black or African American | $48,882 |
| Asian | $53,559 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,559 |
Average equipment inspector age
See how the average age of equipment inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Equipment inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52.5 | |
| White | 50 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.5 |
Equipment inspector age breakdown
The average age of equipment inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the equipment inspector population.
Equipment inspector age breakdown
| Equipment Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Equipment inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for equipment inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 36% of equipment inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Equipment inspectors by degree level
| Equipment inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Equipment inspector employment statistics
Most equipment inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where equipment inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where equipment inspectors work.
Equipment inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Equipment inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the equipment inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most equipment inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Equipment inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 8% |
Equipment inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for equipment inspectors are manufacturing, energy and technology.
Equipment inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Equipment inspector turnover and employment statistics
Equipment inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for equipment inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Equipment inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Equipment inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 2.74% |
| 2014 | 2.97% |
| 2015 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 3.72% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average equipment inspector tenure
The average equipment inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 468 equipment inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Equipment inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Equipment inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Jockey | 2.50% | 7,967 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Auto Garage Attendant | 5.79% | 49,587 |
| Agency Of Transportation Technician | 8.00% | 32,507 |
| Equipment Inspector | 11.12% | - |
| Ground Host/Hostess | 12.88% | 11,598 |
Similar equipment inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Jockey | 2.50% | 7,967 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Auto Garage Attendant | 5.79% | 49,587 |
| Agency Of Transportation Technician | 8.00% | 32,507 |
| Ground Host/Hostess | 12.88% | 11,598 |
Foreign languages spoken by equipment inspectors
The most common foreign language among equipment inspectors is Spanish at 69.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 69.2%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Arabic, 7.7%
- Carrier, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
Equipment inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.2% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Arabic | 7.7% |
| Carrier | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
