Motor vehicle inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Motor vehicle inspector gender statistics
18.1% of motor vehicle inspectors are women and 81.9% of motor vehicle inspectors are men.
- Male, 81.9%
- Female, 18.1%
Motor vehicle inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.9% |
| Female | 18.1% |
Motor vehicle inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,999
Female income
$40,522
Motor vehicle inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in motor vehicle inspector positions over time. Currently, 18.1% of motor vehicle inspectors are female.
Motor vehicle inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.70% | 23.30% |
| 2011 | 82.54% | 17.46% |
| 2012 | 77.21% | 22.79% |
| 2013 | 82.92% | 17.08% |
| 2014 | 74.80% | 25.20% |
| 2015 | 75.44% | 24.56% |
| 2016 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
| 2017 | 74.04% | 25.96% |
| 2018 | 74.76% | 25.24% |
| 2019 | 80.32% | 19.68% |
| 2020 | 74.26% | 25.74% |
| 2021 | 81.88% | 18.13% |
Motor vehicle inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared motor vehicle 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Motor Vehicle Inspector | 82% | 18% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Motor vehicle inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among motor vehicle inspectors is White, which makes up 55.6% of all motor vehicle inspectors. Comparatively, 16.5% of motor vehicle inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.8% of motor vehicle inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 13.8%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- Asian, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Motor vehicle inspector race
| Motor vehicle inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Motor vehicle inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how motor vehicle inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Motor vehicle inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.70% | 11.52% | 4.23% | 17.14% |
| 2011 | 62.51% | 12.75% | 3.69% | 18.68% |
| 2012 | 62.52% | 14.77% | 4.49% | 17.17% |
| 2013 | 64.03% | 13.66% | 3.77% | 16.37% |
| 2014 | 63.60% | 12.73% | 5.92% | 14.91% |
| 2015 | 64.01% | 13.44% | 3.99% | 16.78% |
| 2016 | 59.00% | 13.59% | 3.75% | 21.91% |
| 2017 | 59.10% | 11.44% | 5.78% | 21.45% |
| 2018 | 66.02% | 11.21% | 4.21% | 15.24% |
| 2019 | 58.99% | 11.03% | 7.00% | 19.16% |
| 2020 | 60.69% | 9.28% | 5.30% | 22.44% |
| 2021 | 55.63% | 13.76% | 6.35% | 16.46% |
Motor vehicle inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian motor vehicle inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino motor vehicle inspectors have the lowest average salary at $42,106.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,099 |
| White | $45,237 |
| Black or African American | $42,378 |
| Asian | $46,321 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,106 |
Average motor vehicle inspector age
See how the average age of motor vehicle inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Motor vehicle inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52.5 | |
| White | 50 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.5 |
Motor vehicle inspector age breakdown
The average age of motor vehicle inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the motor vehicle inspector population.
Motor vehicle inspector age breakdown
| Motor Vehicle Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Motor vehicle inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for motor vehicle inspectors is associate degree, with 29% of motor vehicle inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 17%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Motor vehicle inspectors by degree level
| Motor vehicle inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Motor vehicle inspector employment statistics
Most motor vehicle inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where motor vehicle inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where motor vehicle inspectors work.
Motor vehicle inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Motor vehicle inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the motor vehicle inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most motor vehicle inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Motor vehicle inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 30% |
Motor vehicle inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for motor vehicle inspectors are government, automotive and transportation.
Motor vehicle inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Automotive | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Motor vehicle inspector turnover and employment statistics
Motor vehicle inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for motor vehicle inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Motor vehicle inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Motor vehicle inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 2.74% |
| 2014 | 2.97% |
| 2015 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 3.72% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average motor vehicle inspector tenure
The average motor vehicle inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 174 motor vehicle inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Motor vehicle inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Motor vehicle inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of motor vehicle 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 2.50% | 46,347 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Lubrication Servicer | 5.79% | 2,064 |
| Traffic Analyst | 8.00% | 11,504 |
| Motor Vehicle Inspector | 11.12% | - |
| Tavern Car Attendant | 12.88% | 48,983 |
Similar motor vehicle inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 2.50% | 46,347 |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Lubrication Servicer | 5.79% | 2,064 |
| Traffic Analyst | 8.00% | 11,504 |
| Tavern Car Attendant | 12.88% | 48,983 |
Foreign languages spoken by motor vehicle inspectors
- Russian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Motor vehicle inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |