Glass inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Glass inspector gender statistics
33.6% of glass inspectors are women and 66.4% of glass inspectors are men.
- Male, 66.4%
- Female, 33.6%
Glass inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.4% |
| Female | 33.6% |
Glass inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,254
Female income
$37,593
Glass inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in glass inspector positions over time. Currently, 33.6% of glass inspectors are female.
Glass inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.06% | 34.94% |
| 2011 | 64.85% | 35.15% |
| 2012 | 65.99% | 34.01% |
| 2013 | 66.96% | 33.04% |
| 2014 | 66.90% | 33.10% |
| 2015 | 67.88% | 32.12% |
| 2016 | 66.98% | 33.02% |
| 2017 | 66.87% | 33.13% |
| 2018 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
| 2019 | 67.14% | 32.86% |
| 2020 | 66.22% | 33.78% |
| 2021 | 66.37% | 33.63% |
Glass inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared glass 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% |
| Glass Inspector | 66% | 34% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Glass inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among glass inspectors is White, which makes up 60.2% of all glass inspectors. Comparatively, 15.7% of glass inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of glass inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Glass inspector race
| Glass inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Glass inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how glass inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Glass inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.40% | 10.39% | 7.52% | 12.33% |
| 2011 | 65.70% | 11.66% | 7.01% | 13.16% |
| 2012 | 65.77% | 11.70% | 7.64% | 12.33% |
| 2013 | 65.91% | 11.78% | 7.05% | 12.84% |
| 2014 | 66.27% | 11.07% | 7.24% | 13.05% |
| 2015 | 65.25% | 11.06% | 7.24% | 13.82% |
| 2016 | 65.76% | 11.22% | 6.92% | 13.63% |
| 2017 | 65.87% | 10.31% | 7.40% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 66.94% | 10.09% | 7.38% | 12.76% |
| 2019 | 66.02% | 10.00% | 7.02% | 14.28% |
| 2020 | 63.09% | 9.91% | 7.92% | 14.03% |
| 2021 | 60.22% | 10.37% | 8.51% | 15.67% |
Glass inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian glass inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american glass inspectors have the lowest average salary at $41,297.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,595 |
| White | $43,889 |
| Black or African American | $41,297 |
| Asian | $45,033 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,549 |
Average glass inspector age
See how the average age of glass inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Glass 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 |
Glass inspector age breakdown
The average age of glass inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the glass inspector population.
Glass inspector age breakdown
| Glass Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Glass inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for glass inspectors is high school diploma, with 53% of glass inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Glass inspectors by degree level
| Glass inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Glass inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, glass inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,843 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, glass inspectors earn a median annual income of $45,721 compared to $41,290 for glass inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,843 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,454 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,721 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,290 |
Glass inspector employment statistics
Most glass inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where glass inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where glass inspectors work.
Glass inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Glass inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the glass inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most glass inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Glass inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 1% |
Glass inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for glass inspectors are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Glass inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Glass inspector turnover and employment statistics
Glass inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for glass inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Glass inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Glass 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 glass inspector tenure
The average glass inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 361 glass inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Glass inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Glass inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of glass 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Glass Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| High-Density Finishing Operator | 4.75% | 42,856 |
| Surfacer | 5.24% | 7 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Strong-Nitric Operator | 8.41% | 25,609 |
| Tank Setter Helper | 8.89% | 19,364 |
| Digital Retoucher | 15.21% | 16,110 |
Similar glass inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| High-Density Finishing Operator | 4.75% | 42,856 |
| Surfacer | 5.24% | 7 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Strong-Nitric Operator | 8.41% | 25,609 |
| Tank Setter Helper | 8.89% | 19,364 |
| Digital Retoucher | 15.21% | 16,110 |
Foreign languages spoken by glass inspectors
The most common foreign language among glass inspectors is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Wolof at 11.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Wolof, 11.1%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
Glass inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Wolof | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |