Freight inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight inspector gender statistics
22.7% of freight inspectors are women and 77.3% of freight inspectors are men.
- Male, 77.3%
- Female, 22.7%
Freight inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.3% |
| Female | 22.7% |
Freight inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,277
Female income
$38,574
Freight inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight inspector positions over time. Currently, 22.7% of freight inspectors are female.
Freight inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.25% | 28.75% |
| 2011 | 78.06% | 21.94% |
| 2012 | 71.83% | 28.17% |
| 2013 | 78.52% | 21.48% |
| 2014 | 69.08% | 30.92% |
| 2015 | 69.81% | 30.19% |
| 2016 | 73.18% | 26.82% |
| 2017 | 68.22% | 31.78% |
| 2018 | 69.03% | 30.97% |
| 2019 | 75.44% | 24.56% |
| 2020 | 68.47% | 31.53% |
| 2021 | 77.27% | 22.73% |
Freight inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared freight 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% |
| Freight Inspector | 77% | 23% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Freight inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight inspectors is White, which makes up 55.4% of all freight inspectors. Comparatively, 17.0% of freight inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of freight inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Freight inspector race
| Freight inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Freight inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how freight inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freight inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.44% | 9.92% | 5.57% | 17.66% |
| 2011 | 62.25% | 11.15% | 5.03% | 19.20% |
| 2012 | 62.26% | 13.17% | 5.83% | 17.69% |
| 2013 | 63.76% | 12.06% | 5.11% | 16.90% |
| 2014 | 63.33% | 11.14% | 7.26% | 15.44% |
| 2015 | 63.75% | 11.84% | 5.33% | 17.30% |
| 2016 | 58.73% | 11.99% | 5.09% | 22.43% |
| 2017 | 58.83% | 9.84% | 7.12% | 21.97% |
| 2018 | 65.76% | 9.61% | 5.55% | 15.76% |
| 2019 | 58.72% | 9.43% | 8.34% | 19.69% |
| 2020 | 60.42% | 7.68% | 6.64% | 22.96% |
| 2021 | 55.36% | 12.16% | 7.69% | 16.98% |
Freight inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,889 |
| White | $46,311 |
| Black or African American | $41,830 |
| Asian | $51,435 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,542 |
Average freight inspector age
See how the average age of freight inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Freight 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 |
Freight inspector age breakdown
The average age of freight inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the freight inspector population.
Freight inspector age breakdown
| Freight Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Freight inspector educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Freight inspectors by degree level
| Freight inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Freight inspector employment statistics
Company size where freight inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight inspectors work.
Freight inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Freight inspector turnover and employment statistics
Freight inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freight inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freight 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 freight inspector tenure
The average freight inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 freight inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Freight inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Parker | 2.50% | 4,917 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Auto Servicer | 5.79% | 6,865 |
| Engineering Planning Survey Technician | 8.00% | 65,417 |
| Freight Inspector | 11.12% | - |
| Passenger Representative | 12.88% | 4,593 |
Similar freight inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Parker | 2.50% | 4,917 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Auto Servicer | 5.79% | 6,865 |
| Engineering Planning Survey Technician | 8.00% | 65,417 |
| Passenger Representative | 12.88% | 4,593 |
Foreign languages spoken by freight inspectors
The most common foreign language among freight inspectors is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Hebrew, 14.3%
Freight inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Hebrew | 14.3% |