Nuclear reactor inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear reactor inspector gender statistics
8.6% of nuclear reactor inspectors are women and 91.4% of nuclear reactor inspectors are men.
- Male, 91.4%
- Female, 8.6%
Nuclear reactor inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.4% |
| Female | 8.6% |
Nuclear reactor inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,647
Female income
$51,039
Nuclear reactor inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear reactor inspector positions over time. Currently, 8.6% of nuclear reactor inspectors are female.
Nuclear reactor inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.72% | 6.28% |
| 2011 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 2013 | 92.78% | 7.22% |
| 2014 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2015 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2016 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2017 | 92.71% | 7.29% |
| 2018 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
| 2019 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
| 2020 | 90.87% | 9.13% |
| 2021 | 91.40% | 8.60% |
Nuclear reactor inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared nuclear reactor inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Nuclear Reactor Inspector | 91% | 9% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Nuclear reactor inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear reactor inspectors is White, which makes up 63.0% of all nuclear reactor inspectors. Comparatively, 17.1% of nuclear reactor inspectors are Asian and 10.7% of nuclear reactor inspectors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.0%
- Asian, 17.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Nuclear reactor inspector race
| Nuclear reactor inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Asian | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Nuclear reactor inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear reactor inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear reactor inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.88% | 4.14% | 12.70% | 8.28% |
| 2011 | 73.93% | 4.29% | 11.85% | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 72.24% | 4.18% | 12.77% | 8.51% |
| 2013 | 71.38% | 4.34% | 13.49% | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 70.91% | 4.20% | 14.03% | 8.46% |
| 2015 | 70.76% | 4.48% | 13.57% | 8.79% |
| 2016 | 70.10% | 4.72% | 14.04% | 8.91% |
| 2017 | 68.34% | 4.85% | 14.70% | 9.66% |
| 2018 | 68.57% | 4.25% | 14.50% | 10.18% |
| 2019 | 68.20% | 4.39% | 15.47% | 9.43% |
| 2020 | 64.98% | 4.46% | 16.00% | 10.28% |
| 2021 | 62.97% | 4.26% | 17.09% | 10.66% |
Nuclear reactor inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,237 |
| White | $54,790 |
| Black or African American | $52,066 |
| Asian | $60,201 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,376 |
Average nuclear reactor inspector age
See how the average age of nuclear reactor inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear reactor inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Nuclear reactor inspector age breakdown
The average age of nuclear reactor inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the nuclear reactor inspector population.
Nuclear reactor inspector age breakdown
| Nuclear Reactor Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Nuclear reactor inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear reactor inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 50% of nuclear reactor inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Nuclear reactor inspectors by degree level
| Nuclear reactor inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Nuclear reactor inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,786 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,732 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,236 |
Nuclear reactor inspector employment statistics
Nuclear reactor inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the nuclear reactor inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nuclear reactor inspectors prefer to work at public companies over government companies.
Nuclear reactor inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 33% |
Nuclear reactor inspector turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear reactor inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear reactor inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear reactor inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear reactor inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average nuclear reactor inspector tenure
The average nuclear reactor inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 112 nuclear reactor inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear reactor inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Nuclear reactor inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear reactor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Analyst | 3.67% | 102,877 |
| Nuclear Reactor Inspector | 5.25% | - |
| Senior Device Engineer | 6.39% | 17,972 |
| Naval Flight Officer, Weapons Systems Officer | 7.54% | 114,872 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | 11,135 |
Similar nuclear reactor inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Analyst | 3.67% | 102,877 |
| Senior Device Engineer | 6.39% | 17,972 |
| Naval Flight Officer, Weapons Systems Officer | 7.54% | 114,872 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | 11,135 |
Foreign languages spoken by nuclear reactor inspectors
The most common foreign language among nuclear reactor inspectors is Mandarin at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Korean is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Korean, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- Ukrainian, 20.0%
Nuclear reactor inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Korean | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| Ukrainian | 20.0% |