Natural gas inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Natural gas inspector gender statistics
15.4% of natural gas inspectors are women and 84.6% of natural gas inspectors are men.
- Male, 84.6%
- Female, 15.4%
Natural gas inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.6% |
| Female | 15.4% |
Natural gas inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,513
Female income
$45,566
Natural gas inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in natural gas inspector positions over time. Currently, 15.4% of natural gas inspectors are female.
Natural gas inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.25% | 15.75% |
| 2011 | 83.50% | 16.50% |
| 2012 | 85.28% | 14.72% |
| 2013 | 87.02% | 12.98% |
| 2014 | 84.74% | 15.26% |
| 2015 | 84.93% | 15.07% |
| 2016 | 86.62% | 13.38% |
| 2017 | 82.71% | 17.29% |
| 2018 | 86.64% | 13.36% |
| 2019 | 87.91% | 12.09% |
| 2020 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 2021 | 84.62% | 15.38% |
Natural gas inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Inspector | 85% | 15% |
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Natural gas inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among natural gas inspectors is White, which makes up 75.7% of all natural gas inspectors. Comparatively, 9.8% of natural gas inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of natural gas inspectors are Unknown.
- White, 75.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Natural gas inspector race
| Natural gas inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Natural gas inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how natural gas inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Natural gas inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.89% | 4.34% | 2.40% | 6.89% |
| 2011 | 80.90% | 6.34% | 2.50% | 7.34% |
| 2012 | 81.76% | 5.55% | 2.38% | 8.46% |
| 2013 | 81.88% | 5.67% | 2.46% | 8.30% |
| 2014 | 79.79% | 7.12% | 3.25% | 7.29% |
| 2015 | 80.63% | 5.82% | 3.08% | 7.81% |
| 2016 | 80.99% | 5.60% | 2.63% | 8.81% |
| 2017 | 78.10% | 5.31% | 4.21% | 10.19% |
| 2018 | 81.07% | 4.77% | 2.23% | 9.15% |
| 2019 | 80.04% | 4.99% | 3.54% | 9.11% |
| 2020 | 75.99% | 4.41% | 3.51% | 11.24% |
| 2021 | 75.69% | 5.26% | 2.77% | 9.83% |
Natural gas inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian natural gas inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino natural gas inspectors have the lowest average salary at $46,907.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,064 |
| White | $48,322 |
| Black or African American | $48,136 |
| Asian | $51,240 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,907 |
Average natural gas inspector age
See how the average age of natural gas inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Natural gas inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52 | |
| White | 54 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Natural gas inspector age breakdown
The average age of natural gas inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the natural gas inspector population.
Natural gas inspector age breakdown
| Natural Gas Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Natural gas inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for natural gas inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 53% of natural gas inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Natural gas inspectors by degree level
| Natural gas inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Natural gas inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, natural gas inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,058 annually. With a Associate degree, natural gas inspectors earn a median annual income of $48,948 compared to $47,612 for natural gas inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,612 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,058 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,948 |
Natural gas inspector employment statistics
Company size where natural gas inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where natural gas inspectors work.
Natural gas inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
Natural gas inspector turnover and employment statistics
Natural gas inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for natural gas inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Natural gas inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Natural gas inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.37% |
| 2011 | 7.87% |
| 2012 | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 5.86% |
| 2014 | 4.19% |
| 2015 | 3.57% |
| 2016 | 2.48% |
| 2017 | 3.07% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 5.14% |
Average natural gas inspector tenure
The average natural gas inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 natural gas inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Natural gas inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Natural gas inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of natural gas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,206 |
| Elevator Serviceman | 3.71% | 539 |
| Transportation Maintenance Operator | 4.29% | 89,662 |
| Natural Gas Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Lead Weatherization Installer-Technician | 5.18% | 22,046 |
Similar natural gas inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,206 |
| Elevator Serviceman | 3.71% | 539 |
| Transportation Maintenance Operator | 4.29% | 89,662 |
| Lead Weatherization Installer-Technician | 5.18% | 22,046 |