Machine inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine inspector gender statistics
39.6% of machine inspectors are women and 60.4% of machine inspectors are men.
- Male, 60.4%
- Female, 39.6%
Machine inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.4% |
| Female | 39.6% |
Machine inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,150
Female income
$34,447
Machine inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine inspector positions over time. Currently, 39.6% of machine inspectors are female.
Machine inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.96% | 41.04% |
| 2011 | 58.74% | 41.26% |
| 2012 | 59.96% | 40.04% |
| 2013 | 61.00% | 39.00% |
| 2014 | 60.93% | 39.07% |
| 2015 | 61.99% | 38.01% |
| 2016 | 61.01% | 38.99% |
| 2017 | 60.90% | 39.10% |
| 2018 | 61.65% | 38.35% |
| 2019 | 61.19% | 38.81% |
| 2020 | 60.20% | 39.80% |
| 2021 | 60.37% | 39.63% |
Machine inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine 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% |
| Machine Inspector | 60% | 40% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Machine inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine inspectors is White, which makes up 55.5% of all machine inspectors. Comparatively, 17.9% of machine inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of machine inspectors are Asian.
- White, 55.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Asian, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Machine inspector race
| Machine inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Asian | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Machine inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how machine inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.69% | 10.50% | 10.01% | 14.56% |
| 2011 | 60.99% | 11.78% | 9.49% | 15.40% |
| 2012 | 61.06% | 11.82% | 10.13% | 14.57% |
| 2013 | 61.19% | 11.89% | 9.54% | 15.07% |
| 2014 | 61.56% | 11.18% | 9.72% | 15.29% |
| 2015 | 60.53% | 11.18% | 9.72% | 16.06% |
| 2016 | 61.04% | 11.34% | 9.41% | 15.86% |
| 2017 | 61.15% | 10.43% | 9.89% | 15.89% |
| 2018 | 62.22% | 10.20% | 9.86% | 14.99% |
| 2019 | 61.31% | 10.11% | 9.50% | 16.52% |
| 2020 | 58.38% | 10.02% | 10.41% | 16.27% |
| 2021 | 55.51% | 10.48% | 10.99% | 17.91% |
Machine inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian machine inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american machine inspectors have the lowest average salary at $36,886.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,369 |
| White | $38,558 |
| Black or African American | $36,886 |
| Asian | $39,286 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,697 |
Average machine inspector age
See how the average age of machine inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Machine 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 |
Machine inspector age breakdown
The average age of machine inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the machine inspector population.
Machine inspector age breakdown
| Machine Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Machine inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for machine inspectors is high school diploma, with 41% of machine inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Machine inspectors by degree level
| Machine inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Machine inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machine inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,348 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, machine inspectors earn a median annual income of $39,722 compared to $36,882 for machine inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,348 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,354 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,722 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,882 |
Machine inspector employment statistics
Most machine inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where machine inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine inspectors work.
Machine inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Machine inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the machine inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most machine inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Machine inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 3% |
Machine inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine inspectors are manufacturing, automotive and technology.
Machine inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 37% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Machine inspector turnover and employment statistics
Machine inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine 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 machine inspector tenure
The average machine inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 181 machine inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Machine inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Sizing Machine Tender | 4.75% | 30,866 |
| Dental Laboratory Worker | 5.24% | 79,089 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Dry Starch Operator | 8.41% | 27,017 |
| Line Helper | 8.89% | 59,037 |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Similar machine inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing Machine Tender | 4.75% | 30,866 |
| Dental Laboratory Worker | 5.24% | 79,089 |
| Napkin Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,632 |
| Dry Starch Operator | 8.41% | 27,017 |
| Line Helper | 8.89% | 59,037 |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine inspectors
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Croatian, 20.0%
Machine inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Croatian | 20.0% |