Grain inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Grain inspector gender statistics
33.8% of grain inspectors are women and 66.2% of grain inspectors are men.
- Male, 66.2%
- Female, 33.8%
Grain inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.2% |
| Female | 33.8% |
Grain inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,975
Female income
$35,513
Grain inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grain inspector positions over time. Currently, 33.8% of grain inspectors are female.
Grain inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.88% | 35.12% |
| 2011 | 64.67% | 35.33% |
| 2012 | 65.81% | 34.19% |
| 2013 | 66.78% | 33.22% |
| 2014 | 66.72% | 33.28% |
| 2015 | 67.70% | 32.30% |
| 2016 | 66.80% | 33.20% |
| 2017 | 66.69% | 33.31% |
| 2018 | 67.39% | 32.61% |
| 2019 | 66.96% | 33.04% |
| 2020 | 66.04% | 33.96% |
| 2021 | 66.19% | 33.81% |
Grain inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared grain 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% |
| Grain Inspector | 66% | 34% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Grain inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grain inspectors is White, which makes up 65.3% of all grain inspectors. Comparatively, 12.1% of grain inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of grain inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Grain inspector race
| Grain inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Grain inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how grain inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grain inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.44% | 9.80% | 6.74% | 8.73% |
| 2011 | 70.74% | 11.08% | 6.23% | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 70.81% | 11.12% | 6.87% | 8.74% |
| 2013 | 70.94% | 11.19% | 6.27% | 9.24% |
| 2014 | 71.31% | 10.48% | 6.46% | 9.46% |
| 2015 | 70.28% | 10.48% | 6.46% | 10.23% |
| 2016 | 70.79% | 10.64% | 6.15% | 10.03% |
| 2017 | 70.90% | 9.73% | 6.63% | 10.05% |
| 2018 | 71.97% | 9.50% | 6.60% | 9.16% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 9.41% | 6.24% | 10.69% |
| 2020 | 68.13% | 9.32% | 7.15% | 10.44% |
| 2021 | 65.26% | 9.78% | 7.73% | 12.07% |
Grain inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,241 |
| White | $40,470 |
| Black or African American | $38,443 |
| Asian | $41,358 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,424 |
Average grain inspector age
See how the average age of grain inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Grain 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 |
Grain inspector age breakdown
The average age of grain inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the grain inspector population.
Grain inspector age breakdown
| Grain Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Grain inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for grain inspectors is high school diploma, with 40% of grain inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Grain inspectors by degree level
| Grain inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Grain inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,841 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,402 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,891 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,438 |
Grain inspector employment statistics
Most grain inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where grain inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grain inspectors work.
Grain inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Grain inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the grain inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most grain inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Grain inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 23% |
Grain inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for grain inspectors are government, manufacturing and finance.
Grain inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Agriculture | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Grain inspector turnover and employment statistics
Grain inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grain inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grain inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grain 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 grain inspector tenure
The average grain inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 385 grain inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Grain inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Grain inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grain 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grain Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Auto Roller | 4.75% | 5,484 |
| Denture Technician | 5.24% | 6,414 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Linseed Cake Trimmer | 8.41% | 3,366 |
| Gas Maker Helper | 8.89% | 21,562 |
| Photographic Process Worker | 15.21% | 41,908 |
Similar grain inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Roller | 4.75% | 5,484 |
| Denture Technician | 5.24% | 6,414 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Linseed Cake Trimmer | 8.41% | 3,366 |
| Gas Maker Helper | 8.89% | 21,562 |
| Photographic Process Worker | 15.21% | 41,908 |
Foreign languages spoken by grain inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Grain inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |