Leak inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Leak inspector gender statistics
45.5% of leak inspectors are women and 54.5% of leak inspectors are men.
- Male, 54.5%
- Female, 45.5%
Leak inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
Leak inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,786
Female income
$33,751
Leak inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in leak inspector positions over time. Currently, 45.5% of leak inspectors are female.
Leak inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.10% | 46.90% |
| 2011 | 52.87% | 47.13% |
| 2012 | 54.12% | 45.88% |
| 2013 | 55.20% | 44.80% |
| 2014 | 55.13% | 44.87% |
| 2015 | 56.23% | 43.77% |
| 2016 | 55.22% | 44.78% |
| 2017 | 55.10% | 44.90% |
| 2018 | 55.88% | 44.12% |
| 2019 | 55.40% | 44.60% |
| 2020 | 54.37% | 45.63% |
| 2021 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
Leak inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared leak 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% |
| Leak Inspector | 55% | 45% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Leak inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among leak inspectors is White, which makes up 61.4% of all leak inspectors. Comparatively, 16.6% of leak inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of leak inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Leak inspector race
| Leak inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Leak inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how leak inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Leak inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 9.65% | 6.53% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 10.93% | 6.01% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 10.97% | 6.65% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.05% | 6.06% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 10.49% | 5.93% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.58% | 6.41% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 9.35% | 6.39% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.27% | 6.03% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.18% | 6.93% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 9.63% | 7.52% | 16.60% |
Leak inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian leak inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american leak inspectors have the lowest average salary at $35,755.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,964 |
| White | $37,117 |
| Black or African American | $35,755 |
| Asian | $37,708 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,417 |
Average leak inspector age
See how the average age of leak inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Leak 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 |
Leak inspector age breakdown
The average age of leak inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the leak inspector population.
Leak inspector age breakdown
| Leak Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Leak inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for leak inspectors is high school diploma, with 67% of leak inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 11% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Leak inspectors by degree level
| Leak inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Leak inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, leak inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,559 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, leak inspectors earn a median annual income of $38,061 compared to $35,752 for leak inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,559 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,674 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,061 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,752 |
Leak inspector employment statistics
Company size where leak inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where leak inspectors work.
Leak inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Leak inspector turnover and employment statistics
Leak inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for leak inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Leak inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Leak 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 leak inspector tenure
The average leak inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 leak inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Leak inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 0% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Leak inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of leak 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Leak Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Icicle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Optical Laboratory Mechanic | 5.24% | 73,600 |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Crystalizer Operator | 8.41% | 26,079 |
| Riveter Helper | 8.89% | 13,368 |
| Photograph Printer | 15.21% | 745 |
Similar leak inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Icicle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Optical Laboratory Mechanic | 5.24% | 73,600 |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Crystalizer Operator | 8.41% | 26,079 |
| Riveter Helper | 8.89% | 13,368 |
| Photograph Printer | 15.21% | 745 |
Foreign languages spoken by leak inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Leak inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |