New car inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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New car inspector gender statistics
15.3% of new car inspectors are women and 84.7% of new car inspectors are men.
- Male, 84.7%
- Female, 15.3%
New car inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.7% |
| Female | 15.3% |
New car inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,192
Female income
$27,758
New car inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in new car inspector positions over time. Currently, 15.3% of new car inspectors are female.
New car inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.91% | 16.09% |
| 2011 | 83.79% | 16.21% |
| 2012 | 84.46% | 15.54% |
| 2013 | 85.02% | 14.98% |
| 2014 | 84.98% | 15.02% |
| 2015 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2016 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2017 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 85.37% | 14.63% |
| 2019 | 85.12% | 14.88% |
| 2020 | 84.59% | 15.41% |
| 2021 | 84.68% | 15.32% |
New car inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared new car 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% |
| New Car Inspector | 85% | 15% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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New car inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among new car inspectors is White, which makes up 59.1% of all new car inspectors. Comparatively, 17.2% of new car inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of new car inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
New car inspector race
| New car inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
New car inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how new car inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
New car inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.29% | 11.10% | 6.53% | 13.86% |
| 2011 | 64.60% | 12.38% | 6.02% | 14.70% |
| 2012 | 64.66% | 12.42% | 6.66% | 13.87% |
| 2013 | 64.80% | 12.50% | 6.06% | 14.37% |
| 2014 | 65.16% | 11.78% | 6.25% | 14.59% |
| 2015 | 64.14% | 11.78% | 6.25% | 15.36% |
| 2016 | 64.65% | 11.94% | 5.94% | 15.16% |
| 2017 | 64.76% | 11.03% | 6.42% | 15.19% |
| 2018 | 65.83% | 10.81% | 6.39% | 14.29% |
| 2019 | 64.92% | 10.72% | 6.03% | 15.82% |
| 2020 | 61.98% | 10.63% | 6.94% | 15.57% |
| 2021 | 59.11% | 11.08% | 7.52% | 17.21% |
New car inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,334 |
| White | $30,457 |
| Black or African American | $29,366 |
| Asian | $30,930 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,896 |
Average new car inspector age
See how the average age of new car inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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New car 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 |
New car inspector age breakdown
The average age of new car inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the new car inspector population.
New car inspector age breakdown
| New Car Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
New car inspector educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
New car inspectors by degree level
| New car inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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New car inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,808 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,696 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,212 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,363 |
New car inspector employment statistics
Company size where new car inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where new car inspectors work.
New car inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
New car inspector turnover and employment statistics
New car inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for new car inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
New car inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | New car 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 new car inspector tenure
The average new car inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 902 new car inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
New car inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
New car inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of new car 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Car Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Frame Tender | 4.75% | 310 |
| Surface Room Floater | 5.24% | 25,690 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Filter Helper | 8.41% | 13,373 |
| Bender Helper | 8.89% | 13,400 |
| Negative Cutter | 15.21% | 4,505 |
Similar new car inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Tender | 4.75% | 310 |
| Surface Room Floater | 5.24% | 25,690 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Filter Helper | 8.41% | 13,373 |
| Bender Helper | 8.89% | 13,400 |
| Negative Cutter | 15.21% | 4,505 |
Foreign languages spoken by new car inspectors
The most common foreign language among new car inspectors is Spanish at 58.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 11.8% and German is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 58.8%
- Japanese, 11.8%
- German, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Arabic, 5.9%
- Other, 11.7%
New car inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.8% |
| Japanese | 11.8% |
| German | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Arabic | 5.9% |
| Other | 11.7% |
