Petroleum inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Petroleum inspector gender statistics
4.3% of petroleum inspectors are women and 95.7% of petroleum inspectors are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Petroleum inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Petroleum inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,498
Female income
$48,869
Petroleum inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in petroleum inspector positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of petroleum inspectors are female.
Petroleum inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2011 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2012 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2013 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2014 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2015 | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 2016 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2017 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2018 | 95.92% | 4.08% |
| 2019 | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 2020 | 95.68% | 4.32% |
| 2021 | 95.71% | 4.29% |
Petroleum inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared petroleum 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% |
| Petroleum Inspector | 96% | 4% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Petroleum inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among petroleum inspectors is White, which makes up 49.6% of all petroleum inspectors. Comparatively, 24.0% of petroleum inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of petroleum inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 49.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.0%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Petroleum inspector race
| Petroleum inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.0% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Petroleum inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how petroleum inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Petroleum inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.80% | 13.66% | 6.75% | 20.67% |
| 2011 | 55.11% | 14.93% | 6.23% | 21.50% |
| 2012 | 55.18% | 14.98% | 6.87% | 20.68% |
| 2013 | 55.31% | 15.05% | 6.28% | 21.18% |
| 2014 | 55.68% | 14.34% | 6.46% | 21.39% |
| 2015 | 54.65% | 14.34% | 6.46% | 22.17% |
| 2016 | 55.16% | 14.49% | 6.15% | 21.97% |
| 2017 | 55.27% | 13.58% | 6.63% | 21.99% |
| 2018 | 56.34% | 13.36% | 6.60% | 21.10% |
| 2019 | 55.43% | 13.27% | 6.24% | 22.63% |
| 2020 | 52.50% | 13.18% | 7.15% | 22.37% |
| 2021 | 49.63% | 13.64% | 7.74% | 24.01% |
Petroleum inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian petroleum inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american petroleum inspectors have the lowest average salary at $54,492.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,024 |
| White | $58,478 |
| Black or African American | $54,492 |
| Asian | $60,247 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,412 |
Average petroleum inspector age
See how the average age of petroleum inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Petroleum 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 |
Petroleum inspector age breakdown
The average age of petroleum inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the petroleum inspector population.
Petroleum inspector age breakdown
| Petroleum Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Petroleum inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for petroleum inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 32% of petroleum inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Petroleum inspectors by degree level
| Petroleum inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Petroleum inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, petroleum inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,713 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, petroleum inspectors earn a median annual income of $61,316 compared to $54,482 for petroleum inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,713 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,658 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,316 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,482 |
Petroleum inspector employment statistics
Most petroleum inspectors work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where petroleum inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where petroleum inspectors work.
Petroleum inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Petroleum inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the petroleum inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most petroleum inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Petroleum inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 9% |
Petroleum inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for petroleum inspectors are energy, manufacturing and technology.
Petroleum inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Government | 10% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Petroleum inspector turnover and employment statistics
Petroleum inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for petroleum inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Petroleum inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Petroleum 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 petroleum inspector tenure
The average petroleum inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 485 petroleum inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Petroleum inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Petroleum inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of petroleum 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Stapling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,769 |
| Lens Finisher | 5.24% | 2,114 |
| Envelope Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,743 |
| Centrifugal Drier Operator | 8.41% | 26,152 |
| Hand Suture Winder | 8.89% | 4,329 |
| Photographic Machine Operator | 15.21% | 53,682 |
Similar petroleum inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stapling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,769 |
| Lens Finisher | 5.24% | 2,114 |
| Envelope Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,743 |
| Centrifugal Drier Operator | 8.41% | 26,152 |
| Hand Suture Winder | 8.89% | 4,329 |
| Photographic Machine Operator | 15.21% | 53,682 |
Foreign languages spoken by petroleum inspectors
The most common foreign language among petroleum inspectors is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Igbo is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- French, 15.4%
- Igbo, 7.7%
- Greek, 7.7%
- Tagalog, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Petroleum inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Igbo | 7.7% |
| Greek | 7.7% |
| Tagalog | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |
