Gas inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas inspector gender statistics
9.0% of gas inspectors are women and 91.0% of gas inspectors are men.
- Male, 91.0%
- Female, 9.0%
Gas inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.0% |
| Female | 9.0% |
Gas inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,528
Female income
$48,752
Gas inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas inspector positions over time. Currently, 9.0% of gas inspectors are female.
Gas inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 90.34% | 9.66% |
| 2012 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2013 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2014 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2015 | 91.24% | 8.76% |
| 2016 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2017 | 89.84% | 10.16% |
| 2018 | 92.30% | 7.70% |
| 2019 | 93.07% | 6.93% |
| 2020 | 92.10% | 7.90% |
| 2021 | 91.04% | 8.96% |
Gas inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Inspector | 91% | 9% |
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Gas inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas inspectors is White, which makes up 68.9% of all gas inspectors. Comparatively, 12.9% of gas inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of gas inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Gas inspector race
| Gas inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Gas inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how gas inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.14% | 7.24% | 3.01% | 9.94% |
| 2011 | 74.15% | 9.24% | 3.11% | 10.39% |
| 2012 | 75.01% | 8.45% | 2.98% | 11.51% |
| 2013 | 75.13% | 8.58% | 3.06% | 11.35% |
| 2014 | 73.04% | 10.02% | 3.86% | 10.34% |
| 2015 | 73.88% | 8.72% | 3.68% | 10.86% |
| 2016 | 74.24% | 8.50% | 3.24% | 11.85% |
| 2017 | 71.35% | 8.21% | 4.82% | 13.24% |
| 2018 | 74.32% | 7.68% | 2.83% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 73.30% | 7.89% | 4.15% | 12.16% |
| 2020 | 69.24% | 7.31% | 4.11% | 14.29% |
| 2021 | 68.94% | 8.17% | 3.38% | 12.88% |
Gas inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian gas inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino gas inspectors have the lowest average salary at $50,017.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,107 |
| White | $51,348 |
| Black or African American | $51,174 |
| Asian | $54,079 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,017 |
Average gas inspector age
See how the average age of gas inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52 | |
| White | 54 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Gas inspector age breakdown
The average age of gas inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the gas inspector population.
Gas inspector age breakdown
| Gas Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Gas inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for gas inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 27% of gas inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 27%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Gas inspectors by degree level
| Gas inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Gas inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gas inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,910 annually. With a Associate degree, gas inspectors earn a median annual income of $51,936 compared to $50,681 for gas inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,681 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,910 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,936 |
Gas inspector employment statistics
Most gas inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where gas inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas inspectors work.
Gas inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Gas inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the gas inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gas inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Gas inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 28% |
Gas inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas inspectors are government, energy and manufacturing.
Gas inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Energy | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Gas inspector turnover and employment statistics
Gas inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.37% |
| 2011 | 7.87% |
| 2012 | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 5.86% |
| 2014 | 4.19% |
| 2015 | 3.57% |
| 2016 | 2.48% |
| 2017 | 3.07% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 5.14% |
Average gas inspector tenure
The average gas inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 144 gas inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Gas inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,206 |
| Elevator Adjuster | 3.71% | 6,258 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | 4.29% | 72,179 |
| Gas Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Septic Tank Cleaner | 5.18% | 39,611 |
Similar gas inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,206 |
| Elevator Adjuster | 3.71% | 6,258 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | 4.29% | 72,179 |
| Septic Tank Cleaner | 5.18% | 39,611 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas inspectors
The most common foreign language among gas inspectors is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Russian, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
Gas inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Russian | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |