Inspection clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Inspection clerk gender statistics
65.8% of inspection clerks are women and 34.2% of inspection clerks are men.
- Female, 65.8%
- Male, 34.2%
Inspection clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.8% |
| Male | 34.2% |
Inspection clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,378
Female income
$40,989
Inspection clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in inspection clerk positions over time. Currently, 65.8% of inspection clerks are female.
Inspection clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.77% | 67.23% |
| 2011 | 31.85% | 68.15% |
| 2012 | 31.42% | 68.58% |
| 2013 | 31.99% | 68.01% |
| 2014 | 33.78% | 66.22% |
| 2015 | 33.72% | 66.28% |
| 2016 | 33.70% | 66.30% |
| 2017 | 35.09% | 64.91% |
| 2018 | 35.15% | 64.85% |
| 2019 | 32.17% | 67.83% |
| 2020 | 35.06% | 64.94% |
| 2021 | 34.19% | 65.81% |
Inspection clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared inspection clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Inspection Clerk | 34% | 66% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Inspection clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among inspection clerks is White, which makes up 52.9% of all inspection clerks. Comparatively, 22.6% of inspection clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of inspection clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 52.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.6%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Inspection clerk race
| Inspection clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Inspection clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how inspection clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Inspection clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.44% | 13.27% | 6.42% | 18.81% |
| 2011 | 58.04% | 13.74% | 5.97% | 19.63% |
| 2012 | 57.64% | 13.25% | 6.25% | 20.42% |
| 2013 | 57.73% | 12.94% | 6.17% | 20.39% |
| 2014 | 57.42% | 13.12% | 6.70% | 20.17% |
| 2015 | 57.49% | 12.43% | 6.63% | 20.81% |
| 2016 | 56.73% | 13.09% | 6.87% | 20.58% |
| 2017 | 57.45% | 11.97% | 6.75% | 21.12% |
| 2018 | 57.77% | 11.59% | 7.08% | 20.86% |
| 2019 | 55.31% | 12.35% | 7.44% | 22.24% |
| 2020 | 53.35% | 11.77% | 7.40% | 22.84% |
| 2021 | 52.87% | 11.73% | 7.91% | 22.61% |
Inspection clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian inspection clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown inspection clerks have the lowest average salary at $42,964.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,964 |
| White | $43,400 |
| Black or African American | $43,429 |
| Asian | $43,685 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,414 |
Average inspection clerk age
See how the average age of inspection clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Inspection clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Inspection clerk age breakdown
The average age of inspection clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the inspection clerk population.
Inspection clerk age breakdown
| Inspection Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Inspection clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for inspection clerks is high school diploma, with 30% of inspection clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Inspection clerks by degree level
| Inspection clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Inspection clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, inspection clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,897 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, inspection clerks earn a median annual income of $44,680 compared to $42,670 for inspection clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,897 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,343 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,680 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,670 |
Inspection clerk employment statistics
Most inspection clerks work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where inspection clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where inspection clerks work.
Inspection clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Inspection clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the inspection clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most inspection clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Inspection clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 14% |
Inspection clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for inspection clerks are manufacturing, transportation and government.
Inspection clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Government | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Inspection clerk turnover and employment statistics
Inspection clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for inspection clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Inspection clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Inspection clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average inspection clerk tenure
The average inspection clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 370 inspection clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Inspection clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Inspection clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of inspection clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Keyer | 4.67% | 66,037 |
| Inspection Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Stuffer | 6.98% | 103 |
| Hand Inserter Operator | 7.17% | 30,249 |
| Insurance Processor | 11.18% | 50,523 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Copy Center Operator | 14.20% | 54,046 |
Similar inspection clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Keyer | 4.67% | 66,037 |
| Stuffer | 6.98% | 103 |
| Hand Inserter Operator | 7.17% | 30,249 |
| Insurance Processor | 11.18% | 50,523 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Copy Center Operator | 14.20% | 54,046 |
Foreign languages spoken by inspection clerks
The most common foreign language among inspection clerks is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 11.1% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Polish, 11.1%
- Swedish, 5.6%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Other, 16.5%
Inspection clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Polish | 11.1% |
| Swedish | 5.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.5% |
