Maintenance inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Maintenance inspector gender statistics
10.2% of maintenance inspectors are women and 89.8% of maintenance inspectors are men.
- Male, 89.8%
- Female, 10.2%
Maintenance inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.8% |
| Female | 10.2% |
Maintenance inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,997
Female income
$43,107
Maintenance inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in maintenance inspector positions over time. Currently, 10.2% of maintenance inspectors are female.
Maintenance inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.57% | 6.43% |
| 2011 | 93.06% | 6.94% |
| 2012 | 91.68% | 8.32% |
| 2013 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2014 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2015 | 91.34% | 8.66% |
| 2016 | 93.43% | 6.57% |
| 2017 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2018 | 91.28% | 8.72% |
| 2019 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2020 | 90.28% | 9.72% |
| 2021 | 89.82% | 10.18% |
Maintenance inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared maintenance inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Maintenance Inspector | 90% | 10% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Maintenance inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among maintenance inspectors is White, which makes up 61.1% of all maintenance inspectors. Comparatively, 17.4% of maintenance inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of maintenance inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Maintenance inspector race
| Maintenance inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Maintenance inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how maintenance inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Maintenance inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.27% | 12.34% | 3.34% | 14.58% |
| 2011 | 66.59% | 12.33% | 3.42% | 14.76% |
| 2012 | 66.57% | 11.79% | 3.67% | 15.13% |
| 2013 | 67.58% | 11.41% | 3.46% | 14.86% |
| 2014 | 68.02% | 11.00% | 3.57% | 14.81% |
| 2015 | 67.11% | 11.37% | 3.33% | 15.57% |
| 2016 | 66.18% | 10.65% | 3.58% | 16.44% |
| 2017 | 67.34% | 11.10% | 3.38% | 15.64% |
| 2018 | 67.08% | 10.89% | 3.63% | 15.80% |
| 2019 | 65.77% | 10.85% | 4.14% | 16.29% |
| 2020 | 62.20% | 11.41% | 3.59% | 17.47% |
| 2021 | 61.06% | 11.47% | 4.63% | 17.39% |
Maintenance inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, white maintenance inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american maintenance inspectors have the lowest average salary at $45,144.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,020 |
| White | $51,058 |
| Black or African American | $45,144 |
| Asian | $49,543 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,470 |
Average maintenance inspector age
See how the average age of maintenance inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Maintenance inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Maintenance inspector age breakdown
The average age of maintenance inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the maintenance inspector population.
Maintenance inspector age breakdown
| Maintenance Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Maintenance inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for maintenance inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 32% of maintenance inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Maintenance inspectors by degree level
| Maintenance inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Maintenance inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, maintenance inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,029 annually. With a Associate degree, maintenance inspectors earn a median annual income of $51,666 compared to $46,939 for maintenance inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,939 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,029 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,666 |
Maintenance inspector employment statistics
Most maintenance inspectors work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where maintenance inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where maintenance inspectors work.
Maintenance inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Maintenance inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the maintenance inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most maintenance inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Maintenance inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 15% |
Maintenance inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for maintenance inspectors are transportation, manufacturing and government.
Maintenance inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Government | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Maintenance inspector turnover and employment statistics
Maintenance inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for maintenance inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Maintenance inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Maintenance inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average maintenance inspector tenure
The average maintenance inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 683 maintenance inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Maintenance inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Maintenance inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of maintenance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Installation And Service Technician | 1.73% | 125,640 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Maintenance Inspector | 2.21% | - |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Spray Gun Repairer | 3.67% | 4,012 |
| Electrical Appliance Servicer | 3.71% | 30,152 |
| Aircraft Photographic Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 20,199 |
Similar maintenance inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Installation And Service Technician | 1.73% | 125,640 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Spray Gun Repairer | 3.67% | 4,012 |
| Electrical Appliance Servicer | 3.71% | 30,152 |
| Aircraft Photographic Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 20,199 |
Foreign languages spoken by maintenance inspectors
The most common foreign language among maintenance inspectors is Spanish at 78.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 7.1% and Greek is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 78.6%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- Greek, 7.1%
- Chinese, 7.1%
Maintenance inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 78.6% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| Greek | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
