Incoming inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Incoming inspector gender statistics
45.0% of incoming inspectors are women and 55.0% of incoming inspectors are men.
- Male, 55.0%
- Female, 45.0%
Incoming inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.0% |
| Female | 45.0% |
Incoming inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,899
Female income
$38,259
Incoming inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in incoming inspector positions over time. Currently, 45.0% of incoming inspectors are female.
Incoming inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.51% | 46.49% |
| 2011 | 53.29% | 46.71% |
| 2012 | 54.54% | 45.46% |
| 2013 | 55.61% | 44.39% |
| 2014 | 55.54% | 44.46% |
| 2015 | 56.64% | 43.36% |
| 2016 | 55.63% | 44.37% |
| 2017 | 55.52% | 44.48% |
| 2018 | 56.29% | 43.71% |
| 2019 | 55.81% | 44.19% |
| 2020 | 54.79% | 45.21% |
| 2021 | 54.96% | 45.04% |
Incoming inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared incoming 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% |
| Incoming Inspector | 55% | 45% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Incoming inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among incoming inspectors is White, which makes up 55.4% of all incoming inspectors. Comparatively, 23.2% of incoming inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of incoming inspectors are Asian.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Asian, 9.3%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Incoming inspector race
| Incoming inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Incoming inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how incoming inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Incoming inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.60% | 7.03% | 8.31% | 19.83% |
| 2011 | 60.91% | 8.30% | 7.80% | 20.67% |
| 2012 | 60.97% | 8.34% | 8.43% | 19.84% |
| 2013 | 61.11% | 8.42% | 7.84% | 20.34% |
| 2014 | 61.47% | 7.71% | 8.03% | 20.56% |
| 2015 | 60.45% | 7.70% | 8.03% | 21.33% |
| 2016 | 60.96% | 7.86% | 7.72% | 21.13% |
| 2017 | 61.07% | 6.95% | 8.19% | 21.16% |
| 2018 | 62.14% | 6.73% | 8.17% | 20.26% |
| 2019 | 61.22% | 6.64% | 7.81% | 21.79% |
| 2020 | 58.29% | 6.55% | 8.71% | 21.54% |
| 2021 | 55.42% | 7.01% | 9.30% | 23.18% |
Incoming inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian incoming inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american incoming inspectors have the lowest average salary at $40,661.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,113 |
| White | $42,297 |
| Black or African American | $40,661 |
| Asian | $43,007 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,455 |
Average incoming inspector age
See how the average age of incoming inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Incoming 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 |
Incoming inspector age breakdown
The average age of incoming inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the incoming inspector population.
Incoming inspector age breakdown
| Incoming Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Incoming inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for incoming inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 34% of incoming inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 26%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 26%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Incoming inspectors by degree level
| Incoming inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Incoming inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, incoming inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $48,865 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, incoming inspectors earn a median annual income of $43,432 compared to $40,657 for incoming inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,865 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,167 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,432 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,657 |
Incoming inspector employment statistics
Most incoming inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where incoming inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where incoming inspectors work.
Incoming inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Incoming inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the incoming inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most incoming inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Incoming inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 3% |
Incoming inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for incoming inspectors are manufacturing, technology and health care.
Incoming inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Incoming inspector turnover and employment statistics
Incoming inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for incoming inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Incoming inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Incoming 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 incoming inspector tenure
The average incoming inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 444 incoming inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Incoming inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Incoming inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of incoming 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Incoming Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Loading Machine Operator | 4.75% | 70,537 |
| Denture Technician | 5.24% | 6,414 |
| Tag Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,640 |
| Wine Cellar Worker | 8.41% | 19,550 |
| Manufacturing Associate | 8.89% | 55,540 |
| Printed Circuit Boards Contact Printer | 15.21% | 2,643 |
Similar incoming inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Loading Machine Operator | 4.75% | 70,537 |
| Denture Technician | 5.24% | 6,414 |
| Tag Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,640 |
| Wine Cellar Worker | 8.41% | 19,550 |
| Manufacturing Associate | 8.89% | 55,540 |
| Printed Circuit Boards Contact Printer | 15.21% | 2,643 |
Foreign languages spoken by incoming inspectors
The most common foreign language among incoming inspectors is Spanish at 84.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 84.6%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
Incoming inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 84.6% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |