Garment inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Garment inspector gender statistics
90.0% of garment inspectors are women and 10.0% of garment inspectors are men.
- Female, 90.0%
- Male, 10.0%
Garment inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 90.0% |
| Male | 10.0% |
Garment inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,910
Female income
$43,700
Garment inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in garment inspector positions over time. Currently, 90.0% of garment inspectors are female.
Garment inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.49% | 90.51% |
| 2011 | 9.41% | 90.59% |
| 2012 | 9.85% | 90.15% |
| 2013 | 10.24% | 89.76% |
| 2014 | 10.22% | 89.78% |
| 2015 | 10.63% | 89.37% |
| 2016 | 10.25% | 89.75% |
| 2017 | 10.20% | 89.80% |
| 2018 | 10.50% | 89.50% |
| 2019 | 10.31% | 89.69% |
| 2020 | 9.94% | 90.06% |
| 2021 | 10.00% | 90.00% |
Garment inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared garment 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% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Garment inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among garment inspectors is White, which makes up 60.6% of all garment inspectors. Comparatively, 14.7% of garment inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of garment inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Garment inspector race
| Garment inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Garment inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how garment inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Garment inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.76% | 11.48% | 6.96% | 11.35% |
| 2011 | 66.07% | 12.76% | 6.44% | 12.18% |
| 2012 | 66.13% | 12.80% | 7.08% | 11.36% |
| 2013 | 66.27% | 12.87% | 6.49% | 11.86% |
| 2014 | 66.63% | 12.16% | 6.67% | 12.07% |
| 2015 | 65.61% | 12.16% | 6.67% | 12.85% |
| 2016 | 66.12% | 12.32% | 6.36% | 12.65% |
| 2017 | 66.23% | 11.40% | 6.84% | 12.67% |
| 2018 | 67.30% | 11.18% | 6.81% | 11.78% |
| 2019 | 66.39% | 11.09% | 6.45% | 13.31% |
| 2020 | 63.45% | 11.00% | 7.36% | 13.05% |
| 2021 | 60.58% | 11.46% | 7.95% | 14.69% |
Garment inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian garment inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american garment inspectors have the lowest average salary at $48,407.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,348 |
| White | $51,725 |
| Black or African American | $48,407 |
| Asian | $53,193 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,007 |
Average garment inspector age
See how the average age of garment inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Garment 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 |
Garment inspector age breakdown
The average age of garment inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the garment inspector population.
Garment inspector age breakdown
| Garment Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Garment inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for garment inspectors is high school diploma, with 48% of garment inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Garment inspectors by degree level
| Garment inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Garment inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, garment inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,925 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, garment inspectors earn a median annual income of $54,079 compared to $48,399 for garment inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,925 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,523 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,079 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,399 |
Garment inspector employment statistics
Most garment inspectors work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where garment inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where garment inspectors work.
Garment inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Garment inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the garment inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most garment inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Garment inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 6% |
Garment inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for garment inspectors are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Garment inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Garment inspector turnover and employment statistics
Garment inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for garment inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Garment inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Garment 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 garment inspector tenure
The average garment inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 243 garment inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Garment inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Garment inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of garment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Garment Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Bottler | 4.75% | 284 |
| Licensed Orthotist | 5.24% | 10,436 |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Oilseed Meat Presser | 8.41% | 7,947 |
| Plate Stacker Hand | 8.89% | 4,643 |
| Film Examiner | 15.21% | 2,133 |
Similar garment inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bottler | 4.75% | 284 |
| Licensed Orthotist | 5.24% | 10,436 |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Oilseed Meat Presser | 8.41% | 7,947 |
| Plate Stacker Hand | 8.89% | 4,643 |
| Film Examiner | 15.21% | 2,133 |
Foreign languages spoken by garment inspectors
The most common foreign language among garment inspectors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
Garment inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |