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Marine cargo inspector demographics and statistics in the US

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Marine cargo inspector gender statistics

12.0% of marine cargo inspectors are women and 88.0% of marine cargo inspectors are men.
  • Male, 88.0%
  • Female, 12.0%

Marine cargo inspector gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male88.0%
Female12.0%

Marine cargo inspector gender pay gap

Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$46,789
female-income
Female income
$39,759

Marine cargo inspector gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine cargo inspector positions over time. Currently, 12.0% of marine cargo inspectors are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Marine cargo inspector gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201084.30%15.70%
201188.51%11.49%
201284.67%15.33%
201388.78%11.22%
201482.87%17.13%
201583.35%16.65%
201685.53%14.47%
201782.30%17.70%
201882.84%17.16%
201986.93%13.07%
202082.47%17.53%
202188.04%11.96%

Marine cargo inspector related jobs gender ratio

We compared marine cargo inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst16%84%
Special Needs Bus Attendant24%76%
Bus Attendant25%75%
Marine Cargo Inspector88%12%
Car Jockey98%2%
Truck Spotter98%2%
Traffic Signal Technician98%2%

Marine cargo inspector demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among marine cargo inspectors is White, which makes up 54.3% of all marine cargo inspectors. Comparatively, 16.3% of marine cargo inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 14.0% of marine cargo inspectors are Black or African American.
  • White, 54.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
  • Black or African American, 14.0%
  • Unknown, 7.5%
  • Asian, 7.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Marine cargo inspector race

Marine cargo inspector racePercentages
White54.3%
Hispanic or Latino16.3%
Black or African American14.0%
Unknown7.5%
Asian7.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Marine cargo inspector race and ethnicity over time

See how marine cargo inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Marine cargo inspector race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.40%11.80%5.10%16.96%
201161.21%13.03%4.57%18.50%
201261.22%15.06%5.36%16.99%
201362.73%13.94%4.65%16.20%
201462.30%13.02%6.79%14.74%
201562.71%13.72%4.86%16.60%
201657.69%13.87%4.63%21.73%
201757.79%11.73%6.66%21.27%
201864.72%11.50%5.09%15.06%
201957.68%11.31%7.87%18.99%
202059.38%9.56%6.17%22.26%
202154.32%14.05%7.22%16.28%

Marine cargo inspector wage gap by race

According to our data, asian marine cargo inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american marine cargo inspectors have the lowest average salary at $43,172.
$56,000
$53,000
$50,000
$47,000
$44,000
$41,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$46,381
White$47,875
Black or African American$43,172
Asian$53,262
Hispanic or Latino$43,918

Average marine cargo inspector age

See how the average age of marine cargo inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Marine cargo inspector age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown52.5
White5044
Black or African American58
Asian46.5
Hispanic or Latino54.5

Marine cargo inspector age breakdown

The average age of marine cargo inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the marine cargo inspector population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Marine cargo inspector age breakdown

Marine Cargo Inspector YearsPercentages
40+ years75%
30-40 years19%
20-30 years5%

Marine cargo inspector educational attainment

The most common degree for marine cargo inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 66% of marine cargo inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 14% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
  • Bachelor's, 66%
  • High School Diploma, 14%
  • Associate, 14%
  • Master's, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Marine cargo inspectors by degree level

Marine cargo inspector degreePercentages
Bachelor's66%
High School Diploma14%
Associate14%
Master's2%
Other Degrees4%

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Company size where marine cargo inspectors work

Below, you can see the size of companies where marine cargo inspectors work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

> 10,000

Marine cargo inspector jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees44%
100 - 500 employees19%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
> 10,000 employees25%

Marine cargo inspector jobs by company type

Employees with the marine cargo inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most marine cargo inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Public

Private

Government

Marine cargo inspector jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Public19%
Private63%
Government19%

Marine cargo inspector turnover and employment statistics

Marine cargo inspector unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for marine cargo inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Marine cargo inspector unemployment rate by year

YearMarine cargo inspector unemployment rate
20106.27%
20115.90%
20126.35%
20132.74%
20142.97%
20151.56%
20162.16%
20173.43%
20182.20%
20192.23%
20203.72%
20212.98%

Average marine cargo inspector tenure

The average marine cargo inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 115 marine cargo inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Marine cargo inspector tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year8%
1-2 years33%
3-4 years31%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years7%
11+ years7%

Marine cargo inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of marine cargo inspectors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Valet Service Attendant2.50%46,381
Airport Utility Worker5.73%26,362
Pump Attendant5.79%44,760
Dam Operator8.00%29,770
Marine Cargo Inspector11.12%-
Dining Car Steward12.88%10,177

Similar marine cargo inspector jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Valet Service Attendant2.50%46,381
Airport Utility Worker5.73%26,362
Pump Attendant5.79%44,760
Dam Operator8.00%29,770
Dining Car Steward12.88%10,177

Foreign languages spoken by marine cargo inspectors

  • Chickasaw, 100.0%

Marine cargo inspector languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Chickasaw100.0%

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Marine cargo inspector location demographics

Where do marine cargo inspectors earn the most?

Marine cargo inspectors earn the most in New Jersey, where the average marine cargo inspector salary is $70,429. The map here shows where marine cargo inspectors earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
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