Packaging materials inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Packaging materials inspector gender statistics
45.5% of packaging materials inspectors are women and 54.5% of packaging materials inspectors are men.
- Male, 54.5%
- Female, 45.5%
Packaging materials inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
Packaging materials inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,498
Female income
$42,247
Packaging materials inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in packaging materials inspector positions over time. Currently, 45.5% of packaging materials inspectors are female.
Packaging materials inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.10% | 46.90% |
| 2011 | 52.87% | 47.13% |
| 2012 | 54.12% | 45.88% |
| 2013 | 55.20% | 44.80% |
| 2014 | 55.13% | 44.87% |
| 2015 | 56.23% | 43.77% |
| 2016 | 55.22% | 44.78% |
| 2017 | 55.10% | 44.90% |
| 2018 | 55.88% | 44.12% |
| 2019 | 55.40% | 44.60% |
| 2020 | 54.37% | 45.63% |
| 2021 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
Packaging materials inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared packaging materials 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 Materials Inspector | 55% | 45% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Packaging materials inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among packaging materials inspectors is White, which makes up 61.4% of all packaging materials inspectors. Comparatively, 16.6% of packaging materials inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of packaging materials inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Packaging materials inspector race
| Packaging materials inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Packaging materials inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how packaging materials inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Packaging materials inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 9.65% | 6.53% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 10.93% | 6.01% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 10.97% | 6.65% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.05% | 6.06% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 10.49% | 5.93% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.58% | 6.41% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 9.35% | 6.39% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.27% | 6.03% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.18% | 6.93% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 9.63% | 7.52% | 16.60% |
Packaging materials inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian packaging materials inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american packaging materials inspectors have the lowest average salary at $46,338.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,875 |
| White | $49,199 |
| Black or African American | $46,338 |
| Asian | $50,459 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,720 |
Average packaging materials inspector age
See how the average age of packaging materials inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Packaging materials 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 materials inspector age breakdown
The average age of packaging materials inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the packaging materials inspector population.
Packaging materials inspector age breakdown
| Packaging Materials Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Packaging materials inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for packaging materials inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 50% of packaging materials inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Packaging materials inspectors by degree level
| Packaging materials inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Packaging materials inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, packaging materials inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,258 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, packaging materials inspectors earn a median annual income of $51,218 compared to $46,331 for packaging materials inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,258 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,092 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,218 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,331 |
Packaging materials inspector employment statistics
Company size where packaging materials inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where packaging materials inspectors work.
Packaging materials inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Packaging materials inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for packaging materials inspectors are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Packaging materials inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 44% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
Packaging materials inspector turnover and employment statistics
Packaging materials inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for packaging materials inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Packaging materials inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Packaging materials 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 materials inspector tenure
The average packaging materials inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 packaging materials inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Packaging materials inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Packaging materials inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of packaging materials 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 Materials Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Machine Operator Transplanter | 4.75% | 57,831 |
| Edger Technician | 5.24% | 5,901 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Mash Processing Operator | 8.41% | 35,067 |
| Syrup Mixer Helper | 8.89% | 14,394 |
| Art Tracer | 15.21% | 2,777 |
Similar packaging materials inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Operator Transplanter | 4.75% | 57,831 |
| Edger Technician | 5.24% | 5,901 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Mash Processing Operator | 8.41% | 35,067 |
| Syrup Mixer Helper | 8.89% | 14,394 |
| Art Tracer | 15.21% | 2,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by packaging materials inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Packaging materials inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |