Inventory checker demographics and statistics in the US
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Inventory checker gender statistics
35.4% of inventory checkers are women and 64.6% of inventory checkers are men.
- Male, 64.6%
- Female, 35.4%
Inventory checker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.6% |
| Female | 35.4% |
Inventory checker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,564
Female income
$34,930
Inventory checker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in inventory checker positions over time. Currently, 35.4% of inventory checkers are female.
Inventory checker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.39% | 36.61% |
| 2011 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2012 | 65.01% | 34.99% |
| 2013 | 65.18% | 34.82% |
| 2014 | 65.81% | 34.19% |
| 2015 | 65.69% | 34.31% |
| 2016 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
| 2017 | 65.75% | 34.25% |
| 2018 | 66.15% | 33.85% |
| 2019 | 64.51% | 35.49% |
| 2020 | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| 2021 | 64.61% | 35.39% |
Inventory checker related jobs gender ratio
We compared inventory checkers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Inventory Checker | 65% | 35% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Inventory checker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among inventory checkers is White, which makes up 54.1% of all inventory checkers. Comparatively, 20.0% of inventory checkers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of inventory checkers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Inventory checker race
| Inventory checker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Inventory checker race and ethnicity over time
See how inventory checker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Inventory checker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.91% | 13.43% | 6.89% | 16.62% |
| 2011 | 58.48% | 14.68% | 6.57% | 16.96% |
| 2012 | 58.56% | 14.66% | 6.57% | 17.13% |
| 2013 | 59.30% | 14.34% | 6.67% | 16.75% |
| 2014 | 58.61% | 14.51% | 6.70% | 17.03% |
| 2015 | 58.93% | 14.01% | 6.92% | 16.77% |
| 2016 | 57.73% | 14.24% | 6.85% | 17.55% |
| 2017 | 57.84% | 14.04% | 6.86% | 17.83% |
| 2018 | 58.16% | 12.93% | 7.28% | 18.38% |
| 2019 | 57.50% | 13.09% | 7.09% | 18.34% |
| 2020 | 55.67% | 12.94% | 7.57% | 18.47% |
| 2021 | 54.12% | 12.18% | 7.43% | 20.00% |
Inventory checker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,378 |
| White | $35,465 |
| Black or African American | $35,474 |
| Asian | $35,614 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,893 |
Average inventory checker age
See how the average age of inventory checkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Inventory checker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Inventory checker age breakdown
The average age of inventory checkers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the inventory checker population.
Inventory checker age breakdown
| Inventory Checker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Inventory checker educational attainment
The most common degree for inventory checkers is high school diploma, with 48% of inventory checkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Inventory checkers by degree level
| Inventory checker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Inventory checker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,941 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,891 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,595 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,580 |
Inventory checker employment statistics
Most inventory checkers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where inventory checkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where inventory checkers work.
Inventory checker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Inventory checker jobs by company type
Employees with the inventory checker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most inventory checkers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Inventory checker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 2% |
Inventory checker jobs by industry
The most common industries for inventory checkers are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Inventory checker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Inventory checker turnover and employment statistics
Inventory checker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for inventory checkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Inventory checker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Inventory checker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average inventory checker tenure
The average inventory checker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 196 inventory checkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Inventory checker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Inventory checker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of inventory checkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Checker | 6.40% | - |
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Route Carrier | 9.48% | 22,260 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Inventory Planner | 10.63% | 37,034 |
| Centrifugal Operator | 11.70% | 31,464 |
| Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 48,418 |
Similar inventory checker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Route Carrier | 9.48% | 22,260 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Inventory Planner | 10.63% | 37,034 |
| Centrifugal Operator | 11.70% | 31,464 |
| Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 48,418 |
Foreign languages spoken by inventory checkers
The most common foreign language among inventory checkers is Cantonese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Tagalog at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Cantonese, 33.3%
- Tagalog, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Inventory checker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Cantonese | 33.3% |
| Tagalog | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |