Machine shop inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine shop inspector gender statistics
13.1% of machine shop inspectors are women and 86.9% of machine shop inspectors are men.
- Male, 86.9%
- Female, 13.1%
Machine shop inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.9% |
| Female | 13.1% |
Machine shop inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,505
Female income
$45,226
Machine shop inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine shop inspector positions over time. Currently, 13.1% of machine shop inspectors are female.
Machine shop inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.21% | 13.79% |
| 2011 | 86.10% | 13.90% |
| 2012 | 86.69% | 13.31% |
| 2013 | 87.18% | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 87.15% | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2016 | 87.19% | 12.81% |
| 2017 | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 2018 | 87.49% | 12.51% |
| 2019 | 87.27% | 12.73% |
| 2020 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
| 2021 | 86.89% | 13.11% |
Machine shop inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine shop 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 Shop Inspector | 87% | 13% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Machine shop inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine shop inspectors is White, which makes up 55.7% of all machine shop inspectors. Comparatively, 18.9% of machine shop inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of machine shop inspectors are Asian.
- White, 55.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Asian, 10.8%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Machine shop inspector race
| Machine shop inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Machine shop inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how machine shop inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine shop inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.85% | 9.59% | 9.77% | 15.56% |
| 2011 | 61.15% | 10.87% | 9.25% | 16.39% |
| 2012 | 61.22% | 10.91% | 9.89% | 15.57% |
| 2013 | 61.35% | 10.99% | 9.30% | 16.07% |
| 2014 | 61.72% | 10.27% | 9.48% | 16.29% |
| 2015 | 60.69% | 10.27% | 9.48% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 61.21% | 10.43% | 9.17% | 16.86% |
| 2017 | 61.32% | 9.52% | 9.65% | 16.88% |
| 2018 | 62.39% | 9.30% | 9.62% | 15.99% |
| 2019 | 61.47% | 9.21% | 9.26% | 17.52% |
| 2020 | 58.54% | 9.12% | 10.17% | 17.27% |
| 2021 | 55.67% | 9.57% | 10.76% | 18.90% |
Machine shop inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian machine shop inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american machine shop inspectors have the lowest average salary at $49,980.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,945 |
| White | $53,326 |
| Black or African American | $49,980 |
| Asian | $54,805 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,594 |
Average machine shop inspector age
See how the average age of machine shop inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Machine shop 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 shop inspector age breakdown
The average age of machine shop inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the machine shop inspector population.
Machine shop inspector age breakdown
| Machine Shop Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Machine shop inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for machine shop inspectors is associate degree, with 42% of machine shop inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Associate, 42%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Machine shop inspectors by degree level
| Machine shop inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Machine shop inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, machine shop inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,592 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, machine shop inspectors earn a median annual income of $55,696 compared to $49,972 for machine shop inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,592 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,047 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,696 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,972 |
Machine shop inspector employment statistics
Company size where machine shop inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine shop inspectors work.
Machine shop inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Machine shop inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine shop inspectors are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Machine shop inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Machine shop inspector turnover and employment statistics
Machine shop inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine shop inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine shop inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine shop 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 shop inspector tenure
The average machine shop inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 130 machine shop inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine shop inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Machine shop inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine shop 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 Shop Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Machine Operater | 4.75% | 58,415 |
| Optical Instrument Assembler | 5.24% | 21,194 |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Evaporator | 8.41% | 54 |
| Furnace Keeper | 8.89% | 3,351 |
| Slide Maker | 15.21% | 7,042 |
Similar machine shop inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Operater | 4.75% | 58,415 |
| Optical Instrument Assembler | 5.24% | 21,194 |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Evaporator | 8.41% | 54 |
| Furnace Keeper | 8.89% | 3,351 |
| Slide Maker | 15.21% | 7,042 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine shop inspectors
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Machine shop inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |