Firearms inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Firearms inspector gender statistics
18.8% of firearms inspectors are women and 81.3% of firearms inspectors are men.
- Male, 81.3%
- Female, 18.7%
Firearms inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.3% |
| Female | 18.7% |
Firearms inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,277
Female income
$48,921
Firearms inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in firearms inspector positions over time. Currently, 18.8% of firearms inspectors are female.
Firearms inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.35% | 19.65% |
| 2011 | 80.20% | 19.80% |
| 2012 | 80.99% | 19.01% |
| 2013 | 81.65% | 18.35% |
| 2014 | 81.61% | 18.39% |
| 2015 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2016 | 81.66% | 18.34% |
| 2017 | 81.59% | 18.41% |
| 2018 | 82.06% | 17.94% |
| 2019 | 81.77% | 18.23% |
| 2020 | 81.14% | 18.86% |
| 2021 | 81.25% | 18.75% |
Firearms inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared firearms 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% |
| Firearms Inspector | 81% | 19% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Firearms inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among firearms inspectors is White, which makes up 62.4% of all firearms inspectors. Comparatively, 17.1% of firearms inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of firearms inspectors are Asian.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Firearms inspector race
| Firearms inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Firearms inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how firearms inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Firearms inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.59% | 6.64% | 7.49% | 13.72% |
| 2011 | 67.89% | 7.92% | 6.97% | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 67.96% | 7.96% | 7.61% | 13.73% |
| 2013 | 68.10% | 8.03% | 7.02% | 14.23% |
| 2014 | 68.46% | 7.32% | 7.20% | 14.45% |
| 2015 | 67.43% | 7.32% | 7.20% | 15.22% |
| 2016 | 67.95% | 7.48% | 6.89% | 15.02% |
| 2017 | 68.06% | 6.57% | 7.37% | 15.05% |
| 2018 | 69.13% | 6.34% | 7.34% | 14.15% |
| 2019 | 68.21% | 6.25% | 6.98% | 15.68% |
| 2020 | 65.28% | 6.16% | 7.89% | 15.43% |
| 2021 | 62.41% | 6.62% | 8.48% | 17.07% |
Firearms inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,786 |
| White | $58,224 |
| Black or African American | $54,372 |
| Asian | $59,932 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,229 |
Average firearms inspector age
See how the average age of firearms inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Firearms 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 |
Firearms inspector age breakdown
The average age of firearms inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the firearms inspector population.
Firearms inspector age breakdown
| Firearms Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Firearms inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for firearms inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 36% of firearms inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Firearms inspectors by degree level
| Firearms inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Firearms inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,799 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,717 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,963 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,362 |
Firearms inspector turnover and employment statistics
Firearms inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for firearms inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Firearms inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Firearms 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 firearms inspector tenure
The average firearms inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 firearms inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Firearms inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Firearms inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of firearms 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Firearms Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Filling Machine Tender | 4.75% | 31,101 |
| Contact Lens Manufacturer | 5.24% | 2,332 |
| Corrugator Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,692 |
| Rough Rice Tender | 8.41% | 306 |
| Hand Former Helper | 8.89% | 17,609 |
| Film Examiner | 15.21% | 2,133 |
Similar firearms inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Filling Machine Tender | 4.75% | 31,101 |
| Contact Lens Manufacturer | 5.24% | 2,332 |
| Corrugator Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,692 |
| Rough Rice Tender | 8.41% | 306 |
| Hand Former Helper | 8.89% | 17,609 |
| Film Examiner | 15.21% | 2,133 |
Foreign languages spoken by firearms inspectors
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Hmong, 33.3%
Firearms inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Hmong | 33.3% |