Office inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Office inspector gender statistics
39.1% of office inspectors are women and 60.9% of office inspectors are men.
- Male, 60.9%
- Female, 39.1%
Office inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.9% |
| Female | 39.1% |
Office inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,687
Female income
$54,064
Office inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in office inspector positions over time. Currently, 39.1% of office inspectors are female.
Office inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.99% | 41.01% |
| 2011 | 58.41% | 41.59% |
| 2012 | 57.51% | 42.49% |
| 2013 | 59.20% | 40.80% |
| 2014 | 60.37% | 39.63% |
| 2015 | 58.13% | 41.87% |
| 2016 | 57.85% | 42.15% |
| 2017 | 59.06% | 40.94% |
| 2018 | 62.14% | 37.86% |
| 2019 | 60.74% | 39.26% |
| 2020 | 61.09% | 38.91% |
| 2021 | 60.87% | 39.13% |
Office inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared office inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Office Inspector | 61% | 39% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Office inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among office inspectors is White, which makes up 55.5% of all office inspectors. Comparatively, 16.8% of office inspectors are Black or African American and 15.7% of office inspectors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.5%
- Black or African American, 16.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Office inspector race
| Office inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Office inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how office inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Office inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.95% | 16.83% | 4.89% | 11.37% |
| 2011 | 62.64% | 17.90% | 5.30% | 10.90% |
| 2012 | 62.39% | 16.48% | 4.96% | 12.92% |
| 2013 | 62.38% | 16.28% | 5.64% | 12.42% |
| 2014 | 62.39% | 16.81% | 5.43% | 12.37% |
| 2015 | 62.57% | 16.28% | 5.44% | 12.61% |
| 2016 | 60.89% | 16.03% | 5.75% | 13.61% |
| 2017 | 59.97% | 15.89% | 5.89% | 14.98% |
| 2018 | 61.18% | 15.88% | 6.28% | 13.38% |
| 2019 | 61.17% | 15.69% | 5.92% | 13.80% |
| 2020 | 58.32% | 15.87% | 6.28% | 14.10% |
| 2021 | 55.53% | 16.81% | 6.30% | 15.70% |
Office inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian office inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american office inspectors have the lowest average salary at $57,735.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,527 |
| White | $62,073 |
| Black or African American | $57,735 |
| Asian | $65,410 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,931 |
Average office inspector age
See how the average age of office inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Office inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 44.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Office inspector age breakdown
The average age of office inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the office inspector population.
Office inspector age breakdown
| Office Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Office inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for office inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of office inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Office inspectors by degree level
| Office inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Office inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, office inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,586 annually. With a Doctorate degree, office inspectors earn a median annual income of $72,430 compared to $64,062 for office inspectors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,586 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,930 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,062 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,430 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,382 |
Office inspector employment statistics
Most office inspectors work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where office inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where office inspectors work.
Office inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Office inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the office inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most office inspectors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Office inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 58% |
Office inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for office inspectors are government, professional and health care.
Office inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 51% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Office inspector turnover and employment statistics
Office inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for office inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Office inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Office inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 4.75% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 3.89% |
| 2021 | 3.89% |
Average office inspector tenure
The average office inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 403 office inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Office inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Office inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of office 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Associate | 4.67% | 89,880 |
| Front Office Specialist | 5.99% | 145,820 |
| Office Inspector | 6.98% | - |
| Direct Mail Clerk | 7.17% | 107,977 |
| Paper Processor | 11.18% | 7,044 |
| Record Tabulating Clerk | 11.19% | 66,589 |
| Multilith Operator | 14.20% | 25,692 |
Similar office inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Associate | 4.67% | 89,880 |
| Front Office Specialist | 5.99% | 145,820 |
| Direct Mail Clerk | 7.17% | 107,977 |
| Paper Processor | 11.18% | 7,044 |
| Record Tabulating Clerk | 11.19% | 66,589 |
| Multilith Operator | 14.20% | 25,692 |
Foreign languages spoken by office inspectors
The most common foreign language among office inspectors is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Hebrew, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Office inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Hebrew | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |