Oil inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil inspector gender statistics
20.7% of oil inspectors are women and 79.3% of oil inspectors are men.
- Male, 79.3%
- Female, 20.7%
Oil inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.3% |
| Female | 20.7% |
Oil inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,134
Female income
$47,310
Oil inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil inspector positions over time. Currently, 20.7% of oil inspectors are female.
Oil inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.34% | 21.66% |
| 2011 | 78.18% | 21.82% |
| 2012 | 79.03% | 20.97% |
| 2013 | 79.74% | 20.26% |
| 2014 | 79.70% | 20.30% |
| 2015 | 80.41% | 19.59% |
| 2016 | 79.75% | 20.25% |
| 2017 | 79.68% | 20.32% |
| 2018 | 80.18% | 19.82% |
| 2019 | 79.87% | 20.13% |
| 2020 | 79.20% | 20.80% |
| 2021 | 79.31% | 20.69% |
Oil inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil 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% |
| Oil Inspector | 79% | 21% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Oil inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil inspectors is White, which makes up 49.6% of all oil inspectors. Comparatively, 24.0% of oil inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of oil inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 49.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.0%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Oil inspector race
| Oil inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Oil inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how oil inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.82% | 12.45% | 8.00% | 20.61% |
| 2011 | 55.13% | 13.72% | 7.48% | 21.45% |
| 2012 | 55.19% | 13.76% | 8.12% | 20.62% |
| 2013 | 55.33% | 13.84% | 7.53% | 21.12% |
| 2014 | 55.69% | 13.13% | 7.71% | 21.34% |
| 2015 | 54.67% | 13.12% | 7.71% | 22.11% |
| 2016 | 55.18% | 13.28% | 7.40% | 21.91% |
| 2017 | 55.29% | 12.37% | 7.88% | 21.94% |
| 2018 | 56.36% | 12.15% | 7.85% | 21.04% |
| 2019 | 55.45% | 12.06% | 7.49% | 22.57% |
| 2020 | 52.51% | 11.97% | 8.40% | 22.32% |
| 2021 | 49.64% | 12.43% | 8.99% | 23.96% |
Oil inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian oil inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american oil inspectors have the lowest average salary at $52,418.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,609 |
| White | $56,018 |
| Black or African American | $52,418 |
| Asian | $57,612 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,154 |
Average oil inspector age
See how the average age of oil inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Oil 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 |
Oil inspector age breakdown
The average age of oil inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the oil inspector population.
Oil inspector age breakdown
| Oil Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Oil inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for oil inspectors is high school diploma, with 33% of oil inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Oil inspectors by degree level
| Oil inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Oil inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $71,436 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, oil inspectors earn a median annual income of $58,574 compared to $52,409 for oil inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,436 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,118 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,574 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,409 |
Oil inspector employment statistics
Most oil inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where oil inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil inspectors work.
Oil inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Oil inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the oil inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most oil inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Oil inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 10% |
Oil inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for oil inspectors are manufacturing, energy and transportation.
Oil inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Energy | 16% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Oil inspector turnover and employment statistics
Oil inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil 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 oil inspector tenure
The average oil inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 oil inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Oil inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Computing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 64,382 |
| Lens Cutter | 5.24% | 4,553 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Linseed Cake Trimmer | 8.41% | 3,366 |
| Print Shop Helper | 8.89% | 24,108 |
| Film Process Operator | 15.21% | 48,024 |
Similar oil inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Computing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 64,382 |
| Lens Cutter | 5.24% | 4,553 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Linseed Cake Trimmer | 8.41% | 3,366 |
| Print Shop Helper | 8.89% | 24,108 |
| Film Process Operator | 15.21% | 48,024 |
Foreign languages spoken by oil inspectors
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Oil inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |