Food product inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Food product inspector demographics by:
Food product inspector gender statistics
36.0% of food product inspectors are women and 64.0% of food product inspectors are men.
- Male, 64.0%
- Female, 36.0%
Food product inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.0% |
| Female | 36.0% |
Food product inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,006
Female income
$43,677
Food product inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food product inspector positions over time. Currently, 36.0% of food product inspectors are female.
Food product inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.84% | 35.16% |
| 2011 | 67.29% | 32.71% |
| 2012 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2013 | 60.93% | 39.07% |
| 2014 | 63.97% | 36.03% |
| 2015 | 61.10% | 38.90% |
| 2016 | 51.97% | 48.03% |
| 2017 | 56.11% | 43.89% |
| 2018 | 60.39% | 39.61% |
| 2019 | 67.13% | 32.87% |
| 2020 | 65.75% | 34.25% |
| 2021 | 64.00% | 36.00% |
Food product inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared food product inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Food Product Inspector | 64% | 36% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Food product inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food product inspectors is White, which makes up 63.6% of all food product inspectors. Comparatively, 16.4% of food product inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of food product inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Food product inspector race
| Food product inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Food product inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how food product inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food product inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.14% | 11.11% | 4.53% | 13.17% |
| 2011 | 68.55% | 11.29% | 3.63% | 12.50% |
| 2012 | 67.35% | 11.02% | 2.04% | 17.14% |
| 2013 | 67.11% | 9.65% | 3.95% | 16.23% |
| 2014 | 70.33% | 12.09% | 4.95% | 10.99% |
| 2015 | 66.50% | 10.66% | 3.05% | 17.26% |
| 2016 | 64.42% | 17.00% | 4.92% | 10.74% |
| 2017 | 66.50% | 9.50% | 4.50% | 16.00% |
| 2018 | 76.41% | 6.67% | 2.56% | 11.28% |
| 2019 | 73.90% | 9.17% | 2.55% | 11.72% |
| 2020 | 70.86% | 7.95% | 5.30% | 10.60% |
| 2021 | 63.64% | 12.12% | 3.64% | 16.36% |
Food product inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, white food product inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino food product inspectors have the lowest average salary at $48,944.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,334 |
| White | $54,280 |
| Black or African American | $51,598 |
| Asian | $50,033 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,944 |
Food product inspector age breakdown
The average age of food product inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the food product inspector population.
Food product inspector age breakdown
| Food Product Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Food product inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for food product inspectors is associate degree, with 43% of food product inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- Associate, 43%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Food product inspectors by degree level
| Food product inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Food product inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food product inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,642 annually. With a Associate degree, food product inspectors earn a median annual income of $52,352 compared to $47,706 for food product inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,706 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,642 |
| No Education | $45,450 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,352 |
Food product inspector employment statistics
Company size where food product inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food product inspectors work.
Food product inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Food product inspector turnover and employment statistics
Food product inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food product inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food product inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food product inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.98% |
| 2011 | 4.59% |
| 2012 | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 3.80% |
| 2014 | 5.19% |
| 2015 | 3.52% |
| 2016 | 6.21% |
| 2017 | 8.07% |
| 2018 | 4.27% |
| 2019 | 2.76% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 5.22% |
Average food product inspector tenure
The average food product inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 food product inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Food product inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Food product inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food product 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pepper Picker | 2.30% | 16,505 |
| Agricultural Produce Sorter | 4.58% | 21,488 |
| Food Product Inspector | 8.23% | - |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar food product inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pepper Picker | 2.30% | 16,505 |
| Agricultural Produce Sorter | 4.58% | 21,488 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by food product inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Food product inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |