Packaging inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Packaging inspector gender statistics
53.0% of packaging inspectors are women and 47.0% of packaging inspectors are men.
- Female, 53.0%
- Male, 47.0%
Packaging inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% |
| Male | 47.0% |
Packaging inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,619
Female income
$33,107
Packaging inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in packaging inspector positions over time. Currently, 53.0% of packaging inspectors are female.
Packaging inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.52% | 54.48% |
| 2011 | 45.29% | 54.71% |
| 2012 | 46.54% | 53.46% |
| 2013 | 47.63% | 52.37% |
| 2014 | 47.56% | 52.44% |
| 2015 | 48.67% | 51.33% |
| 2016 | 47.64% | 52.36% |
| 2017 | 47.53% | 52.47% |
| 2018 | 48.31% | 51.69% |
| 2019 | 47.82% | 52.18% |
| 2020 | 46.79% | 53.21% |
| 2021 | 46.97% | 53.03% |
Packaging inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared packaging 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% |
| Packaging Inspector | 47% | 53% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Packaging inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among packaging inspectors is White, which makes up 57.5% of all packaging inspectors. Comparatively, 18.7% of packaging inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of packaging inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Packaging inspector race
| Packaging inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Packaging inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how packaging inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Packaging inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.66% | 10.19% | 6.72% | 15.40% |
| 2011 | 62.97% | 11.47% | 6.21% | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 63.03% | 11.51% | 6.84% | 15.41% |
| 2013 | 63.17% | 11.58% | 6.25% | 15.91% |
| 2014 | 63.53% | 10.87% | 6.44% | 16.12% |
| 2015 | 62.51% | 10.87% | 6.44% | 16.89% |
| 2016 | 63.02% | 11.03% | 6.12% | 16.70% |
| 2017 | 63.13% | 10.12% | 6.60% | 16.72% |
| 2018 | 64.20% | 9.89% | 6.58% | 15.83% |
| 2019 | 63.29% | 9.81% | 6.22% | 17.35% |
| 2020 | 60.35% | 9.71% | 7.12% | 17.10% |
| 2021 | 57.48% | 10.17% | 7.71% | 18.74% |
Packaging inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian packaging inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american packaging inspectors have the lowest average salary at $34,769.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,766 |
| White | $35,891 |
| Black or African American | $34,769 |
| Asian | $36,376 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,315 |
Average packaging inspector age
See how the average age of packaging inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Packaging 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 |
Packaging inspector age breakdown
The average age of packaging inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the packaging inspector population.
Packaging inspector age breakdown
| Packaging Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Packaging inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for packaging inspectors is high school diploma, with 47% of packaging inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Packaging inspectors by degree level
| Packaging inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Packaging inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, packaging inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,315 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, packaging inspectors earn a median annual income of $36,665 compared to $34,767 for packaging inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,315 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,042 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,665 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,767 |
Packaging inspector employment statistics
Most packaging inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where packaging inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where packaging inspectors work.
Packaging inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Packaging inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the packaging inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most packaging inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Packaging inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 1% |
Packaging inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for packaging inspectors are manufacturing, professional and health care.
Packaging inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Packaging inspector turnover and employment statistics
Packaging inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for packaging inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Packaging inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Packaging 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 packaging inspector tenure
The average packaging inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 708 packaging inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Packaging inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Packaging inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of packaging 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Banding Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,755 |
| Finishing Technician | 5.24% | 43,972 |
| Cup Operator | 7.84% | 30,274 |
| Milk Processor | 8.41% | 6,349 |
| Flat Screen Worker | 8.89% | 23,235 |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |
Similar packaging inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Banding Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,755 |
| Finishing Technician | 5.24% | 43,972 |
| Cup Operator | 7.84% | 30,274 |
| Milk Processor | 8.41% | 6,349 |
| Flat Screen Worker | 8.89% | 23,235 |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |
Foreign languages spoken by packaging inspectors
The most common foreign language among packaging inspectors is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Kurdish at 7.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Kurdish, 7.1%
- Arabic, 7.1%
- Korean, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
Packaging inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Kurdish | 7.1% |
| Arabic | 7.1% |
| Korean | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
