Finishing inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Finishing inspector gender statistics
47.7% of finishing inspectors are women and 52.3% of finishing inspectors are men.
- Male, 52.3%
- Female, 47.7%
Finishing inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.3% |
| Female | 47.7% |
Finishing inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,735
Female income
$33,285
Finishing inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in finishing inspector positions over time. Currently, 47.7% of finishing inspectors are female.
Finishing inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.80% | 49.20% |
| 2011 | 50.57% | 49.43% |
| 2012 | 51.83% | 48.17% |
| 2013 | 52.92% | 47.08% |
| 2014 | 52.85% | 47.15% |
| 2015 | 53.96% | 46.04% |
| 2016 | 52.93% | 47.07% |
| 2017 | 52.82% | 47.18% |
| 2018 | 53.60% | 46.40% |
| 2019 | 53.11% | 46.89% |
| 2020 | 52.08% | 47.92% |
| 2021 | 52.26% | 47.74% |
Finishing inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared finishing inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Finishing Inspector | 52% | 48% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Finishing inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among finishing inspectors is White, which makes up 61.8% of all finishing inspectors. Comparatively, 14.7% of finishing inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of finishing inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Finishing inspector race
| Finishing inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Finishing inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how finishing inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Finishing inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.02% | 10.31% | 6.51% | 11.38% |
| 2011 | 67.33% | 11.59% | 6.00% | 12.21% |
| 2012 | 67.39% | 11.63% | 6.63% | 11.38% |
| 2013 | 67.53% | 11.70% | 6.04% | 11.89% |
| 2014 | 67.89% | 10.99% | 6.23% | 12.10% |
| 2015 | 66.87% | 10.99% | 6.23% | 12.87% |
| 2016 | 67.38% | 11.15% | 5.91% | 12.68% |
| 2017 | 67.49% | 10.24% | 6.39% | 12.70% |
| 2018 | 68.56% | 10.01% | 6.37% | 11.81% |
| 2019 | 67.65% | 9.93% | 6.01% | 13.33% |
| 2020 | 64.71% | 9.83% | 6.91% | 13.08% |
| 2021 | 61.84% | 10.29% | 7.50% | 14.72% |
Finishing inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,878 |
| White | $36,000 |
| Black or African American | $34,907 |
| Asian | $36,472 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,439 |
Average finishing inspector age
See how the average age of finishing inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Finishing inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Finishing inspector age breakdown
The average age of finishing inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the finishing inspector population.
Finishing inspector age breakdown
| Finishing Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Finishing inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for finishing inspectors is high school diploma, with 43% of finishing inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Finishing inspectors by degree level
| Finishing inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Finishing inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,299 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,222 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,753 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,904 |
Finishing inspector employment statistics
Most finishing inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where finishing inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where finishing inspectors work.
Finishing inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Finishing inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the finishing inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most finishing inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Finishing inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 71% |
Finishing inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for finishing inspectors are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Finishing inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Finishing inspector turnover and employment statistics
Finishing inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for finishing inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Finishing inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Finishing inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average finishing inspector tenure
The average finishing inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 461 finishing inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Finishing inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Finishing inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of finishing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finishing Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Machine Operator-Lead Person | 4.75% | 94,846 |
| Eyeglass Assembler | 5.24% | 17,473 |
| Machine Setter | 7.84% | 31,873 |
| Thickener Operator | 8.41% | 26,088 |
| Slotter Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,043 |
| Digital Imaging Technician | 15.21% | 23,947 |
Similar finishing inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Operator-Lead Person | 4.75% | 94,846 |
| Eyeglass Assembler | 5.24% | 17,473 |
| Machine Setter | 7.84% | 31,873 |
| Thickener Operator | 8.41% | 26,088 |
| Slotter Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,043 |
| Digital Imaging Technician | 15.21% | 23,947 |
Foreign languages spoken by finishing inspectors
The most common foreign language among finishing inspectors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
Finishing inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
