Lumber inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Lumber inspector gender statistics
3.4% of lumber inspectors are women and 96.6% of lumber inspectors are men.
- Male, 96.6%
- Female, 3.4%
Lumber inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.6% |
| Female | 3.4% |
Lumber inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,975
Female income
$43,912
Lumber inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lumber inspector positions over time. Currently, 3.4% of lumber inspectors are female.
Lumber inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.45% | 3.55% |
| 2011 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 2012 | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 2013 | 96.73% | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2015 | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 2016 | 96.73% | 3.27% |
| 2017 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2018 | 96.82% | 3.18% |
| 2019 | 96.76% | 3.24% |
| 2020 | 96.63% | 3.37% |
| 2021 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
Lumber inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared lumber 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% |
| Lumber Inspector | 97% | 3% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Lumber inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lumber inspectors is White, which makes up 63.0% of all lumber inspectors. Comparatively, 12.8% of lumber inspectors are Black or African American and 12.6% of lumber inspectors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.0%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Lumber inspector race
| Lumber inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Lumber inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how lumber inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lumber inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.18% | 12.79% | 5.58% | 9.21% |
| 2011 | 68.49% | 14.07% | 5.07% | 10.05% |
| 2012 | 68.56% | 14.11% | 5.70% | 9.22% |
| 2013 | 68.69% | 14.18% | 5.11% | 9.72% |
| 2014 | 69.06% | 13.47% | 5.30% | 9.94% |
| 2015 | 68.03% | 13.47% | 5.30% | 10.71% |
| 2016 | 68.54% | 13.63% | 4.98% | 10.51% |
| 2017 | 68.65% | 12.72% | 5.46% | 10.54% |
| 2018 | 69.72% | 12.49% | 5.44% | 9.64% |
| 2019 | 68.81% | 12.40% | 5.08% | 11.17% |
| 2020 | 65.88% | 12.31% | 5.98% | 10.92% |
| 2021 | 63.01% | 12.77% | 6.57% | 12.56% |
Lumber inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lumber inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lumber inspectors have the lowest average salary at $48,526.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,403 |
| White | $51,772 |
| Black or African American | $48,526 |
| Asian | $53,207 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,092 |
Average lumber inspector age
See how the average age of lumber inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lumber 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 |
Lumber inspector age breakdown
The average age of lumber inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the lumber inspector population.
Lumber inspector age breakdown
| Lumber Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Lumber inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for lumber inspectors is high school diploma, with 47% of lumber inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Lumber inspectors by degree level
| Lumber inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Lumber inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lumber inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,614 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lumber inspectors earn a median annual income of $54,072 compared to $48,518 for lumber inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,614 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,738 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,072 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,518 |
Lumber inspector employment statistics
Most lumber inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lumber inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lumber inspectors work.
Lumber inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Lumber inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the lumber inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lumber inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lumber inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 3% |
Lumber inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for lumber inspectors are manufacturing, construction and retail.
Lumber inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 38% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Lumber inspector turnover and employment statistics
Lumber inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lumber inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lumber inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lumber 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 lumber inspector tenure
The average lumber inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 266 lumber inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Lumber inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Lumber inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lumber 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lumber Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Bander Operator | 4.75% | 45,852 |
| Medical Appliance Maker | 5.24% | 53,648 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Acid Plant Helper | 8.41% | 22,011 |
| Kiln Operator Helper | 8.89% | 42,952 |
| Film Process Operator | 15.21% | 48,024 |
Similar lumber inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bander Operator | 4.75% | 45,852 |
| Medical Appliance Maker | 5.24% | 53,648 |
| Carton Folder | 7.84% | 290 |
| Acid Plant Helper | 8.41% | 22,011 |
| Kiln Operator Helper | 8.89% | 42,952 |
| Film Process Operator | 15.21% | 48,024 |
Foreign languages spoken by lumber inspectors
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Lumber inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |