Highway inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Highway inspector gender statistics
18.7% of highway inspectors are women and 81.3% of highway inspectors are men.
- Male, 81.3%
- Female, 18.7%
Highway inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.3% |
| Female | 18.7% |
Highway inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,227
Female income
$49,294
Highway inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in highway inspector positions over time. Currently, 18.7% of highway inspectors are female.
Highway inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.91% | 19.09% |
| 2011 | 80.04% | 19.96% |
| 2012 | 82.11% | 17.89% |
| 2013 | 84.15% | 15.85% |
| 2014 | 81.48% | 18.52% |
| 2015 | 81.70% | 18.30% |
| 2016 | 83.68% | 16.32% |
| 2017 | 79.12% | 20.88% |
| 2018 | 83.70% | 16.30% |
| 2019 | 85.20% | 14.80% |
| 2020 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
| 2021 | 81.33% | 18.67% |
Highway inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Highway Inspector | 81% | 19% |
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Highway inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among highway inspectors is White, which makes up 69.1% of all highway inspectors. Comparatively, 12.8% of highway inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of highway inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Highway inspector race
| Highway inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Highway inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how highway inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Highway inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.34% | 7.20% | 3.00% | 9.90% |
| 2011 | 74.35% | 9.20% | 3.10% | 10.34% |
| 2012 | 75.22% | 8.41% | 2.98% | 11.46% |
| 2013 | 75.33% | 8.53% | 3.05% | 11.30% |
| 2014 | 73.24% | 9.98% | 3.85% | 10.30% |
| 2015 | 74.08% | 8.68% | 3.67% | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 74.44% | 8.46% | 3.23% | 11.81% |
| 2017 | 71.55% | 8.17% | 4.81% | 13.20% |
| 2018 | 74.52% | 7.63% | 2.82% | 12.15% |
| 2019 | 73.50% | 7.85% | 4.14% | 12.11% |
| 2020 | 69.44% | 7.27% | 4.10% | 14.24% |
| 2021 | 69.15% | 8.12% | 3.37% | 12.84% |
Highway inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian highway inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino highway inspectors have the lowest average salary at $50,630.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,781 |
| White | $52,037 |
| Black or African American | $51,853 |
| Asian | $54,929 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,630 |
Average highway inspector age
See how the average age of highway inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Highway 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 inspector age breakdown
The average age of highway inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the highway inspector population.
Highway inspector age breakdown
| Highway Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Highway inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for highway inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 46% of highway inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Highway inspectors by degree level
| Highway inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Highway inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, highway inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,749 annually. With a Associate degree, highway inspectors earn a median annual income of $52,659 compared to $51,331 for highway inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,331 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,749 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,659 |
Highway inspector employment statistics
Company size where highway inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where highway inspectors work.
Highway inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Highway inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the highway inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most highway inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Highway inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 35% |
Highway inspector turnover and employment statistics
Highway inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for highway inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Highway inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Highway 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 inspector tenure
The average highway inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 highway inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Highway inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Highway inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of highway 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 Repairer Apprentice | 3.71% | 9,743 |
| Highway Maintenance Technician | 4.29% | 83,424 |
| Highway Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Blind Installer | 5.18% | 15,063 |
Similar highway inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,095 |
| Elevator Repairer Apprentice | 3.71% | 9,743 |
| Highway Maintenance Technician | 4.29% | 83,424 |
| Blind Installer | 5.18% | 15,063 |
Foreign languages spoken by highway inspectors
- Filipino, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Highway inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Filipino | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |