Meat inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Meat inspector gender statistics
48.7% of meat inspectors are women and 51.3% of meat inspectors are men.
- Male, 51.3%
- Female, 48.7%
Meat inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.3% |
| Female | 48.7% |
Meat inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,700
Female income
$34,976
Meat inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in meat inspector positions over time. Currently, 48.7% of meat inspectors are female.
Meat inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.81% | 50.19% |
| 2011 | 49.58% | 50.42% |
| 2012 | 50.84% | 49.16% |
| 2013 | 51.93% | 48.07% |
| 2014 | 51.86% | 48.14% |
| 2015 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2016 | 51.95% | 48.05% |
| 2017 | 51.83% | 48.17% |
| 2018 | 52.61% | 47.39% |
| 2019 | 52.13% | 47.87% |
| 2020 | 51.09% | 48.91% |
| 2021 | 51.27% | 48.73% |
Meat inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared meat 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% |
| Meat Inspector | 51% | 49% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Meat inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among meat inspectors is White, which makes up 57.4% of all meat inspectors. Comparatively, 16.6% of meat inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of meat inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Meat inspector race
| Meat inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Meat inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how meat inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Meat inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.62% | 11.62% | 7.82% | 13.27% |
| 2011 | 62.93% | 12.90% | 7.30% | 14.10% |
| 2012 | 62.99% | 12.94% | 7.94% | 13.28% |
| 2013 | 63.13% | 13.01% | 7.35% | 13.78% |
| 2014 | 63.49% | 12.30% | 7.53% | 14.00% |
| 2015 | 62.47% | 12.30% | 7.53% | 14.77% |
| 2016 | 62.98% | 12.46% | 7.22% | 14.57% |
| 2017 | 63.09% | 11.55% | 7.70% | 14.59% |
| 2018 | 64.16% | 11.32% | 7.68% | 13.70% |
| 2019 | 63.24% | 11.24% | 7.32% | 15.23% |
| 2020 | 60.31% | 11.14% | 8.22% | 14.98% |
| 2021 | 57.44% | 11.60% | 8.81% | 16.61% |
Meat inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian meat inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american meat inspectors have the lowest average salary at $36,778.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,859 |
| White | $37,995 |
| Black or African American | $36,778 |
| Asian | $38,521 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,370 |
Average meat inspector age
See how the average age of meat inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Meat 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 |
Meat inspector age breakdown
The average age of meat inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the meat inspector population.
Meat inspector age breakdown
| Meat Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Meat inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for meat inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 37% of meat inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Meat inspectors by degree level
| Meat inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Meat inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, meat inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,803 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, meat inspectors earn a median annual income of $38,835 compared to $36,775 for meat inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,803 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,906 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,835 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,775 |
Meat inspector employment statistics
Most meat inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where meat inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where meat inspectors work.
Meat inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Meat inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the meat inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most meat inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Meat inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 25% |
Meat inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for meat inspectors are government, manufacturing and retail.
Meat inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Meat inspector turnover and employment statistics
Meat inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for meat inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meat inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Meat 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 meat inspector tenure
The average meat inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 224 meat inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Meat inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Meat inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of meat 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Grading Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,636 |
| Orthodontic Technician | 5.24% | 31,940 |
| Embossing Machine Tender | 7.84% | 30,315 |
| Meal Room Hand | 8.41% | 28,910 |
| Chemical Compounder Helper | 8.89% | 15,810 |
| Negative Cleaner | 15.21% | 35,479 |
Similar meat inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grading Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,636 |
| Orthodontic Technician | 5.24% | 31,940 |
| Embossing Machine Tender | 7.84% | 30,315 |
| Meal Room Hand | 8.41% | 28,910 |
| Chemical Compounder Helper | 8.89% | 15,810 |
| Negative Cleaner | 15.21% | 35,479 |
Foreign languages spoken by meat inspectors
- Russian, 100.0%
Meat inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 100.0% |