Immigration inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Immigration inspector gender statistics
25.4% of immigration inspectors are women and 74.6% of immigration inspectors are men.
- Male, 74.6%
- Female, 25.4%
Immigration inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.6% |
| Female | 25.4% |
Immigration inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,573
Female income
$44,140
Immigration inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in immigration inspector positions over time. Currently, 25.4% of immigration inspectors are female.
Immigration inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.37% | 23.63% |
| 2011 | 76.98% | 23.02% |
| 2012 | 73.39% | 26.61% |
| 2013 | 73.38% | 26.62% |
| 2014 | 75.32% | 24.68% |
| 2015 | 72.84% | 27.16% |
| 2016 | 74.28% | 25.72% |
| 2017 | 70.96% | 29.04% |
| 2018 | 73.16% | 26.84% |
| 2019 | 74.41% | 25.59% |
| 2020 | 72.80% | 27.20% |
| 2021 | 74.65% | 25.35% |
Immigration inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared immigration inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Immigration Inspector | 75% | 25% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Immigration inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among immigration inspectors is White, which makes up 62.7% of all immigration inspectors. Comparatively, 17.7% of immigration inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of immigration inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Immigration inspector race
| Immigration inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Immigration inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how immigration inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Immigration inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.95% | 10.71% | 2.62% | 16.09% |
| 2011 | 66.25% | 12.95% | 1.99% | 15.52% |
| 2012 | 65.88% | 11.79% | 3.04% | 16.46% |
| 2013 | 65.15% | 12.53% | 1.98% | 18.07% |
| 2014 | 68.49% | 10.86% | 1.80% | 16.49% |
| 2015 | 66.60% | 10.02% | 2.77% | 17.62% |
| 2016 | 65.76% | 10.72% | 3.08% | 17.64% |
| 2017 | 65.71% | 11.28% | 2.82% | 17.80% |
| 2018 | 64.45% | 11.64% | 2.98% | 17.43% |
| 2019 | 65.93% | 9.52% | 2.51% | 19.02% |
| 2020 | 62.06% | 10.76% | 3.02% | 19.71% |
| 2021 | 62.72% | 11.10% | 2.84% | 17.66% |
Immigration inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian immigration inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown immigration inspectors have the lowest average salary at $47,577.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,577 |
| White | $52,219 |
| Black or African American | $48,578 |
| Asian | $59,113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,296 |
Average immigration inspector age
See how the average age of immigration inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Immigration inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Immigration inspector age breakdown
The average age of immigration inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the immigration inspector population.
Immigration inspector age breakdown
| Immigration Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Immigration inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for immigration inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 52% of immigration inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Immigration inspectors by degree level
| Immigration inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Immigration inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, immigration inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,924 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, immigration inspectors earn a median annual income of $59,738 compared to $46,091 for immigration inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,924 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,140 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,738 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,091 |
Immigration inspector employment statistics
Company size where immigration inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where immigration inspectors work.
Immigration inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 53% |
Immigration inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the immigration inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most immigration inspectors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Immigration inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 53% |
Immigration inspector turnover and employment statistics
Immigration inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for immigration inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Immigration inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Immigration inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average immigration inspector tenure
The average immigration inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 164 immigration inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Immigration inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Immigration inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of immigration 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Juvenile Officer | 5.55% | 57,571 |
| Sheriff Officer | 7.15% | 55,883 |
| Immigration Inspector | 8.65% | - |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Similar immigration inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Juvenile Officer | 5.55% | 57,571 |
| Sheriff Officer | 7.15% | 55,883 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Foreign languages spoken by immigration inspectors
The most common foreign language among immigration inspectors is Spanish at 70.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 70.8%
- French, 12.5%
- German, 4.2%
- Chamorro, 4.2%
- Japanese, 4.2%
- Other, 4.1%
Immigration inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.8% |
| French | 12.5% |
| German | 4.2% |
| Chamorro | 4.2% |
| Japanese | 4.2% |
| Other | 4.1% |