Fruit inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Fruit inspector gender statistics
49.0% of fruit inspectors are women and 51.0% of fruit inspectors are men.
- Male, 51.0%
- Female, 49.0%
Fruit inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Fruit inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,211
Female income
$42,801
Fruit inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fruit inspector positions over time. Currently, 49.0% of fruit inspectors are female.
Fruit inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.90% | 48.10% |
| 2011 | 54.62% | 45.38% |
| 2012 | 51.40% | 48.60% |
| 2013 | 47.71% | 52.29% |
| 2014 | 50.95% | 49.05% |
| 2015 | 47.89% | 52.11% |
| 2016 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2017 | 42.79% | 57.21% |
| 2018 | 47.14% | 52.86% |
| 2019 | 54.44% | 45.56% |
| 2020 | 52.90% | 47.10% |
| 2021 | 50.98% | 49.02% |
Fruit inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared fruit 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% |
| Fruit Inspector | 51% | 49% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Fruit inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fruit inspectors is White, which makes up 57.7% of all fruit inspectors. Comparatively, 23.4% of fruit inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of fruit inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.4%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Fruit inspector race
| Fruit inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Fruit inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how fruit inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fruit inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.17% | 10.12% | 4.36% | 20.20% |
| 2011 | 62.58% | 10.30% | 3.46% | 19.53% |
| 2012 | 61.38% | 10.03% | 1.88% | 24.18% |
| 2013 | 61.14% | 8.66% | 3.78% | 23.26% |
| 2014 | 64.36% | 11.10% | 4.78% | 18.02% |
| 2015 | 60.53% | 9.67% | 2.88% | 24.29% |
| 2016 | 58.46% | 16.01% | 4.76% | 17.77% |
| 2017 | 60.53% | 8.51% | 4.33% | 23.03% |
| 2018 | 70.45% | 5.68% | 2.40% | 18.32% |
| 2019 | 67.93% | 8.18% | 2.38% | 18.75% |
| 2020 | 64.90% | 6.96% | 5.13% | 17.63% |
| 2021 | 57.67% | 11.13% | 3.47% | 23.40% |
Fruit inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,530 |
| White | $53,532 |
| Black or African American | $50,811 |
| Asian | $49,225 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,123 |
Fruit inspector age breakdown
The average age of fruit inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the fruit inspector population.
Fruit inspector age breakdown
| Fruit Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Fruit inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for fruit inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 47% of fruit inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 21%
Fruit inspectors by degree level
| Fruit inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 21% |
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Fruit inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,870 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,870 |
| No Education | $44,591 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,575 |
Fruit inspector employment statistics
Company size where fruit inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fruit inspectors work.
Fruit inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Fruit inspector turnover and employment statistics
Fruit inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fruit inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fruit inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fruit 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 fruit inspector tenure
The average fruit inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 fruit inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Fruit inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Fruit inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fruit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fur Farmer | 2.30% | 240 |
| Corn Laboratory Technician | 4.58% | 38,860 |
| Fruit Inspector | 8.23% | - |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar fruit inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fur Farmer | 2.30% | 240 |
| Corn Laboratory Technician | 4.58% | 38,860 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by fruit inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fruit inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |