Gear inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Gear inspector gender statistics
14.8% of gear inspectors are women and 85.2% of gear inspectors are men.
- Male, 85.2%
- Female, 14.8%
Gear inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.2% |
| Female | 14.8% |
Gear inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,421
Female income
$49,078
Gear inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gear inspector positions over time. Currently, 14.8% of gear inspectors are female.
Gear inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.43% | 15.57% |
| 2011 | 84.31% | 15.69% |
| 2012 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2013 | 85.52% | 14.48% |
| 2014 | 85.48% | 14.52% |
| 2015 | 86.03% | 13.97% |
| 2016 | 85.52% | 14.48% |
| 2017 | 85.47% | 14.53% |
| 2018 | 85.85% | 14.15% |
| 2019 | 85.61% | 14.39% |
| 2020 | 85.10% | 14.90% |
| 2021 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
Gear inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared gear 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% |
| Gear Inspector | 85% | 15% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Gear inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gear inspectors is White, which makes up 61.4% of all gear inspectors. Comparatively, 16.6% of gear inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of gear inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Gear inspector race
| Gear inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Gear inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how gear inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gear inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 9.65% | 6.53% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 10.93% | 6.01% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 10.97% | 6.65% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.05% | 6.06% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 10.49% | 5.93% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.58% | 6.41% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 9.35% | 6.39% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.27% | 6.03% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.18% | 6.93% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 9.63% | 7.52% | 16.60% |
Gear inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian gear inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gear inspectors have the lowest average salary at $54,521.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,929 |
| White | $58,367 |
| Black or African American | $54,521 |
| Asian | $60,071 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,375 |
Average gear inspector age
See how the average age of gear inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gear 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 |
Gear inspector age breakdown
The average age of gear inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the gear inspector population.
Gear inspector age breakdown
| Gear Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Gear inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for gear inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 38% of gear inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Gear inspectors by degree level
| Gear inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Gear inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gear inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,900 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, gear inspectors earn a median annual income of $61,100 compared to $54,511 for gear inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,900 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,100 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,511 |
Gear inspector employment statistics
Company size where gear inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gear inspectors work.
Gear inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Gear inspector turnover and employment statistics
Gear inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gear inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gear inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gear 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 gear inspector tenure
The average gear inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 gear inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Gear inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Gear inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gear 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Adjuster/Packer | 4.75% | 21,978 |
| Orthopaedic Technician | 5.24% | 6,126 |
| Paper Bag Maker | 7.84% | 8,106 |
| Basin Operator | 8.41% | 26,096 |
| Plate Stacker Hand | 8.89% | 4,643 |
| Custom Color Technician | 15.21% | 6,268 |
Similar gear inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adjuster/Packer | 4.75% | 21,978 |
| Orthopaedic Technician | 5.24% | 6,126 |
| Paper Bag Maker | 7.84% | 8,106 |
| Basin Operator | 8.41% | 26,096 |
| Plate Stacker Hand | 8.89% | 4,643 |
| Custom Color Technician | 15.21% | 6,268 |