Highway construction inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Highway construction inspector gender statistics
10.7% of highway construction inspectors are women and 89.3% of highway construction inspectors are men.
- Male, 89.3%
- Female, 10.7%
Highway construction inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.3% |
| Female | 10.7% |
Highway construction inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,621
Female income
$49,788
Highway construction inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in highway construction inspector positions over time. Currently, 10.7% of highway construction inspectors are female.
Highway construction inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2011 | 88.50% | 11.50% |
| 2012 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2013 | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 2014 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2015 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2016 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 87.91% | 12.09% |
| 2018 | 90.79% | 9.21% |
| 2019 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2020 | 90.56% | 9.44% |
| 2021 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
Highway construction inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Highway Construction Inspector | 89% | 11% |
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Highway construction inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among highway construction inspectors is White, which makes up 69.0% of all highway construction inspectors. Comparatively, 12.9% of highway construction inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of highway construction inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Highway construction inspector race
| Highway construction inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Highway construction inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how highway construction inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Highway construction inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.16% | 7.23% | 3.00% | 9.93% |
| 2011 | 74.17% | 9.23% | 3.11% | 10.38% |
| 2012 | 75.04% | 8.44% | 2.98% | 11.50% |
| 2013 | 75.15% | 8.57% | 3.06% | 11.34% |
| 2014 | 73.06% | 10.01% | 3.86% | 10.33% |
| 2015 | 73.91% | 8.71% | 3.68% | 10.85% |
| 2016 | 74.26% | 8.49% | 3.24% | 11.84% |
| 2017 | 71.37% | 8.20% | 4.82% | 13.23% |
| 2018 | 74.34% | 7.67% | 2.83% | 12.19% |
| 2019 | 73.32% | 7.88% | 4.15% | 12.15% |
| 2020 | 69.26% | 7.30% | 4.11% | 14.28% |
| 2021 | 68.97% | 8.16% | 3.37% | 12.87% |
Highway construction inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian highway construction inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino highway construction inspectors have the lowest average salary at $51,079.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,191 |
| White | $52,437 |
| Black or African American | $52,260 |
| Asian | $55,224 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,079 |
Average highway construction inspector age
See how the average age of highway construction inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Highway construction 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 |
Highway construction inspector age breakdown
The average age of highway construction inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the highway construction inspector population.
Highway construction inspector age breakdown
| Highway Construction Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Highway construction inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for highway construction inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 39% of highway construction inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Highway construction inspectors by degree level
| Highway construction inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Highway construction inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, highway construction inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,052 annually. With a Associate degree, highway construction inspectors earn a median annual income of $53,037 compared to $51,756 for highway construction inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,756 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,052 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,037 |
Highway construction inspector employment statistics
Most highway construction inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where highway construction inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where highway construction inspectors work.
Highway construction inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Highway construction inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the highway construction inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most highway construction inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Highway construction inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 36% |
Highway construction inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for highway construction inspectors are government, professional and construction.
Highway construction inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 37% |
| Professional | 31% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
Highway construction inspector turnover and employment statistics
Highway construction inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for highway construction inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Highway construction inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Highway construction 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 highway construction inspector tenure
The average highway construction inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 142 highway construction inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Highway construction inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Highway construction inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of highway construction 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,095 |
| Elevator Mechanic Apprentice | 3.71% | 39,427 |
| Striper Paint Gun Operator | 4.29% | 26,605 |
| Highway Construction Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Workgroup Leader | 5.18% | 30,971 |
Similar highway construction inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,095 |
| Elevator Mechanic Apprentice | 3.71% | 39,427 |
| Striper Paint Gun Operator | 4.29% | 26,605 |
| Workgroup Leader | 5.18% | 30,971 |