Instrument inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Instrument inspector gender statistics
13.0% of instrument inspectors are women and 87.0% of instrument inspectors are men.
- Male, 87.0%
- Female, 13.0%
Instrument inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.0% |
| Female | 13.0% |
Instrument inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,141
Female income
$50,463
Instrument inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in instrument inspector positions over time. Currently, 13.0% of instrument inspectors are female.
Instrument inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.33% | 13.67% |
| 2011 | 86.22% | 13.78% |
| 2012 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
| 2013 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2014 | 87.27% | 12.73% |
| 2015 | 87.75% | 12.25% |
| 2016 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2017 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2018 | 87.60% | 12.40% |
| 2019 | 87.38% | 12.62% |
| 2020 | 86.92% | 13.08% |
| 2021 | 87.00% | 13.00% |
Instrument inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared instrument 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% |
| Instrument Inspector | 87% | 13% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Instrument inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among instrument inspectors is White, which makes up 51.3% of all instrument inspectors. Comparatively, 23.3% of instrument inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of instrument inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 51.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.3%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Instrument inspector race
| Instrument inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Instrument inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how instrument inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Instrument inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.45% | 10.72% | 8.69% | 19.97% |
| 2011 | 56.76% | 12.00% | 8.18% | 20.81% |
| 2012 | 56.82% | 12.04% | 8.81% | 19.98% |
| 2013 | 56.96% | 12.11% | 8.22% | 20.48% |
| 2014 | 57.32% | 11.40% | 8.41% | 20.70% |
| 2015 | 56.30% | 11.40% | 8.41% | 21.47% |
| 2016 | 56.81% | 11.56% | 8.10% | 21.27% |
| 2017 | 56.92% | 10.64% | 8.58% | 21.30% |
| 2018 | 57.99% | 10.42% | 8.55% | 20.40% |
| 2019 | 57.08% | 10.33% | 8.19% | 21.93% |
| 2020 | 54.14% | 10.24% | 9.09% | 21.68% |
| 2021 | 51.27% | 10.70% | 9.68% | 23.32% |
Instrument inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian instrument inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american instrument inspectors have the lowest average salary at $56,122.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,669 |
| White | $60,125 |
| Black or African American | $56,122 |
| Asian | $61,899 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,051 |
Average instrument inspector age
See how the average age of instrument inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Instrument 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 |
Instrument inspector age breakdown
The average age of instrument inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the instrument inspector population.
Instrument inspector age breakdown
| Instrument Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Instrument inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for instrument inspectors is associate degree, with 33% of instrument inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Instrument inspectors by degree level
| Instrument inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Instrument inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, instrument inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,362 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, instrument inspectors earn a median annual income of $62,971 compared to $56,112 for instrument inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,362 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,251 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,971 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,112 |
Instrument inspector employment statistics
Most instrument inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where instrument inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where instrument inspectors work.
Instrument inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Instrument inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the instrument inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most instrument inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Instrument inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 5% |
Instrument inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for instrument inspectors are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Instrument inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Energy | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Instrument inspector turnover and employment statistics
Instrument inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for instrument inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Instrument inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Instrument 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 instrument inspector tenure
The average instrument inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 138 instrument inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Instrument inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Instrument inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of instrument 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Bone Tender | 4.75% | 297 |
| Artificial Glass Eye Maker | 5.24% | 8,016 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Salt Washer | 8.41% | 34,378 |
| Lithographer Helper | 8.89% | 13,366 |
| Photo Technologist | 15.21% | 46,414 |
Similar instrument inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Tender | 4.75% | 297 |
| Artificial Glass Eye Maker | 5.24% | 8,016 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Salt Washer | 8.41% | 34,378 |
| Lithographer Helper | 8.89% | 13,366 |
| Photo Technologist | 15.21% | 46,414 |
Foreign languages spoken by instrument inspectors
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Instrument inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |