Home energy inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Home energy inspector gender statistics
12.9% of home energy inspectors are women and 87.1% of home energy inspectors are men.
- Male, 87.1%
- Female, 12.9%
Home energy inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.1% |
| Female | 12.9% |
Home energy inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,432
Female income
$49,684
Home energy inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in home energy inspector positions over time. Currently, 12.9% of home energy inspectors are female.
Home energy inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.15% | 16.85% |
| 2011 | 82.52% | 17.48% |
| 2012 | 83.44% | 16.56% |
| 2013 | 84.51% | 15.49% |
| 2014 | 83.43% | 16.57% |
| 2015 | 85.45% | 14.55% |
| 2016 | 84.49% | 15.51% |
| 2017 | 85.00% | 15.00% |
| 2018 | 88.83% | 11.17% |
| 2019 | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| 2020 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2021 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
Home energy inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared home energy inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Home Energy Inspector | 87% | 13% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Home energy inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among home energy inspectors is White, which makes up 70.4% of all home energy inspectors. Comparatively, 9.4% of home energy inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of home energy inspectors are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Home energy inspector race
| Home energy inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Home energy inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how home energy inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Home energy inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Home energy inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian home energy inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino home energy inspectors have the lowest average salary at $55,384.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,604 |
| White | $60,148 |
| Black or African American | $55,731 |
| Asian | $71,636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,384 |
Average home energy inspector age
See how the average age of home energy inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Home energy inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Home energy inspector age breakdown
The average age of home energy inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the home energy inspector population.
Home energy inspector age breakdown
| Home Energy Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Home energy inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for home energy inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 37% of home energy inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Home energy inspectors by degree level
| Home energy inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Home energy inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, home energy inspectors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $91,479 annually. With a Master's degree, home energy inspectors earn a median annual income of $87,174 compared to $67,884 for home energy inspectors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,174 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,884 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,479 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,140 |
Home energy inspector turnover and employment statistics
Home energy inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for home energy inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Home energy inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Home energy inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average home energy inspector tenure
The average home energy inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 69 home energy inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Home energy inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Home energy inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of home energy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Global Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 71,925 |
| Job Interviewer | 8.93% | 35,668 |
| Marketing & Sales Specialist | 10.00% | 209,292 |
| Home Energy Inspector | 11.05% | - |
| Environmental Compliance Manager | 11.64% | 35,731 |
| Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 1,678 |
Similar home energy inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Global Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 71,925 |
| Job Interviewer | 8.93% | 35,668 |
| Marketing & Sales Specialist | 10.00% | 209,292 |
| Environmental Compliance Manager | 11.64% | 35,731 |
| Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 1,678 |
Foreign languages spoken by home energy inspectors
The most common foreign language among home energy inspectors is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 16.7%
- Russian, 16.7%
Home energy inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Russian | 16.7% |