Materials inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Materials inspector gender statistics
24.6% of materials inspectors are women and 75.4% of materials inspectors are men.
- Male, 75.4%
- Female, 24.6%
Materials inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.4% |
| Female | 24.6% |
Materials inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,241
Female income
$39,138
Materials inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in materials inspector positions over time. Currently, 24.6% of materials inspectors are female.
Materials inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.35% | 25.65% |
| 2011 | 74.17% | 25.83% |
| 2012 | 75.13% | 24.87% |
| 2013 | 75.93% | 24.07% |
| 2014 | 75.88% | 24.12% |
| 2015 | 76.69% | 23.31% |
| 2016 | 75.94% | 24.06% |
| 2017 | 75.86% | 24.14% |
| 2018 | 76.43% | 23.57% |
| 2019 | 76.08% | 23.92% |
| 2020 | 75.31% | 24.69% |
| 2021 | 75.44% | 24.56% |
Materials inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared materials 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% |
| Materials Inspector | 75% | 25% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Materials inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among materials inspectors is White, which makes up 55.2% of all materials inspectors. Comparatively, 18.8% of materials inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of materials inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 55.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Materials inspector race
| Materials inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Materials inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how materials inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Materials inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.36% | 11.25% | 8.56% | 15.43% |
| 2011 | 60.67% | 12.53% | 8.04% | 16.27% |
| 2012 | 60.73% | 12.57% | 8.68% | 15.44% |
| 2013 | 60.87% | 12.64% | 8.09% | 15.94% |
| 2014 | 61.23% | 11.93% | 8.27% | 16.16% |
| 2015 | 60.21% | 11.93% | 8.27% | 16.93% |
| 2016 | 60.72% | 12.09% | 7.96% | 16.73% |
| 2017 | 60.83% | 11.18% | 8.44% | 16.76% |
| 2018 | 61.90% | 10.95% | 8.41% | 15.86% |
| 2019 | 60.99% | 10.86% | 8.05% | 17.39% |
| 2020 | 58.05% | 10.77% | 8.96% | 17.14% |
| 2021 | 55.18% | 11.23% | 9.55% | 18.78% |
Materials inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian materials inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american materials inspectors have the lowest average salary at $42,486.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,545 |
| White | $44,808 |
| Black or African American | $42,486 |
| Asian | $45,826 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,610 |
Average materials inspector age
See how the average age of materials inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Materials 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 |
Materials inspector age breakdown
The average age of materials inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the materials inspector population.
Materials inspector age breakdown
| Materials Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Materials inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for materials inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 33% of materials inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Materials inspectors by degree level
| Materials inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Materials inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, materials inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,438 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, materials inspectors earn a median annual income of $46,437 compared to $42,480 for materials inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,438 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,011 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,437 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,480 |
Materials inspector employment statistics
Most materials inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where materials inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where materials inspectors work.
Materials inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Materials inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the materials inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most materials inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Materials inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 7% |
Materials inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for materials inspectors are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Materials inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Materials inspector turnover and employment statistics
Materials inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for materials inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Materials inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Materials 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 materials inspector tenure
The average materials inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 746 materials inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Materials inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Materials inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of materials 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Meat Stuffer | 4.75% | 7,830 |
| Lens Shaper Grinder | 5.24% | 696 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Filter Helper | 8.41% | 13,373 |
| Circus Labour | 8.89% | 19,721 |
| Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 326 |
Similar materials inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Stuffer | 4.75% | 7,830 |
| Lens Shaper Grinder | 5.24% | 696 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Filter Helper | 8.41% | 13,373 |
| Circus Labour | 8.89% | 19,721 |
| Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 326 |
Foreign languages spoken by materials inspectors
The most common foreign language among materials inspectors is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swahili at 6.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- Swahili, 6.7%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- Vietnamese, 6.7%
- Cantonese, 6.7%
- Other, 19.9%
Materials inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| Swahili | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| Vietnamese | 6.7% |
| Cantonese | 6.7% |
| Other | 19.9% |
