Inspecting supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Inspecting supervisor gender statistics
25.7% of inspecting supervisors are women and 74.3% of inspecting supervisors are men.
- Male, 74.3%
- Female, 25.7%
Inspecting supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.3% |
| Female | 25.7% |
Inspecting supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,936
Female income
$55,813
Inspecting supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in inspecting supervisor positions over time. Currently, 25.7% of inspecting supervisors are female.
Inspecting supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.07% | 21.93% |
| 2011 | 77.90% | 22.10% |
| 2012 | 78.65% | 21.35% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 20.99% |
| 2014 | 78.45% | 21.55% |
| 2015 | 77.34% | 22.66% |
| 2016 | 77.84% | 22.16% |
| 2017 | 77.54% | 22.46% |
| 2018 | 75.81% | 24.19% |
| 2019 | 77.25% | 22.75% |
| 2020 | 75.63% | 24.37% |
| 2021 | 74.28% | 25.72% |
Inspecting supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared inspecting supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Inspecting Supervisor | 74% | 26% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Inspecting supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among inspecting supervisors is White, which makes up 59.1% of all inspecting supervisors. Comparatively, 19.3% of inspecting supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of inspecting supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Inspecting supervisor race
| Inspecting supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Inspecting supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how inspecting supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Inspecting supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.75% | 11.80% | 3.90% | 16.70% |
| 2011 | 65.92% | 11.70% | 3.85% | 16.78% |
| 2012 | 65.21% | 11.70% | 3.83% | 17.29% |
| 2013 | 66.55% | 10.81% | 4.03% | 16.88% |
| 2014 | 64.92% | 11.21% | 4.26% | 17.58% |
| 2015 | 64.96% | 11.41% | 3.96% | 17.84% |
| 2016 | 64.00% | 11.42% | 4.09% | 18.56% |
| 2017 | 63.43% | 12.01% | 4.60% | 17.77% |
| 2018 | 64.71% | 11.14% | 4.19% | 18.11% |
| 2019 | 63.02% | 11.68% | 4.43% | 18.86% |
| 2020 | 61.92% | 11.28% | 4.59% | 18.05% |
| 2021 | 59.06% | 12.27% | 4.60% | 19.28% |
Inspecting supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white inspecting supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american inspecting supervisors have the lowest average salary at $59,389.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,865 |
| White | $63,904 |
| Black or African American | $59,389 |
| Asian | $63,791 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,853 |
Average inspecting supervisor age
See how the average age of inspecting supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Inspecting supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Inspecting supervisor age breakdown
The average age of inspecting supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the inspecting supervisor population.
Inspecting supervisor age breakdown
| Inspecting Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Inspecting supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for inspecting supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 38% of inspecting supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Inspecting supervisors by degree level
| Inspecting supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Inspecting supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, inspecting supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,328 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, inspecting supervisors earn a median annual income of $65,167 compared to $59,205 for inspecting supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,328 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,592 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,167 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,205 |
Inspecting supervisor employment statistics
Most inspecting supervisors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where inspecting supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where inspecting supervisors work.
Inspecting supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Inspecting supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the inspecting supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most inspecting supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Inspecting supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 14% |
Inspecting supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for inspecting supervisors are government, manufacturing and professional.
Inspecting supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Inspecting supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Inspecting supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for inspecting supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Inspecting supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Inspecting supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average inspecting supervisor tenure
The average inspecting supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,976 inspecting supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Inspecting supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Inspecting supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of inspecting supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Technical Inspector | 3.84% | 83,675 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Inspecting Supervisor | 5.63% | - |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar inspecting supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Technical Inspector | 3.84% | 83,675 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Petroleum Supply Specialist | 9.20% | 17,014 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by inspecting supervisors
The most common foreign language among inspecting supervisors is Spanish at 65.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 7.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.6%.
- Spanish, 65.8%
- Carrier, 7.9%
- Portuguese, 2.6%
- German, 2.6%
- French, 2.6%
- Other, 18.5%
Inspecting supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.8% |
| Carrier | 7.9% |
| Portuguese | 2.6% |
| German | 2.6% |
| French | 2.6% |
| Other | 18.5% |
