Plans examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Plans examiner gender statistics
26.3% of plans examiners are women and 73.7% of plans examiners are men.
- Male, 73.7%
- Female, 26.3%
Plans examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.7% |
| Female | 26.3% |
Plans examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,102
Female income
$57,577
Plans examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plans examiner positions over time. Currently, 26.3% of plans examiners are female.
Plans examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.20% | 26.80% |
| 2011 | 72.10% | 27.90% |
| 2012 | 74.74% | 25.26% |
| 2013 | 77.38% | 22.62% |
| 2014 | 73.92% | 26.08% |
| 2015 | 74.20% | 25.80% |
| 2016 | 76.77% | 23.23% |
| 2017 | 70.94% | 29.06% |
| 2018 | 76.80% | 23.20% |
| 2019 | 78.77% | 21.23% |
| 2020 | 76.31% | 23.69% |
| 2021 | 73.74% | 26.26% |
Plans examiner related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Plans Examiner | 74% | 26% |
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Plans examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plans examiners is White, which makes up 69.0% of all plans examiners. Comparatively, 12.9% of plans examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of plans examiners are Black or African American.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Plans examiner race
| Plans examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Plans examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how plans examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plans examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.18% | 7.22% | 3.00% | 9.92% |
| 2011 | 74.19% | 9.22% | 3.10% | 10.37% |
| 2012 | 75.05% | 8.44% | 2.98% | 11.49% |
| 2013 | 75.17% | 8.56% | 3.06% | 11.33% |
| 2014 | 73.08% | 10.00% | 3.85% | 10.32% |
| 2015 | 73.92% | 8.70% | 3.68% | 10.84% |
| 2016 | 74.28% | 8.48% | 3.24% | 11.84% |
| 2017 | 71.39% | 8.19% | 4.81% | 13.22% |
| 2018 | 74.36% | 7.66% | 2.83% | 12.18% |
| 2019 | 73.34% | 7.87% | 4.15% | 12.14% |
| 2020 | 69.28% | 7.29% | 4.11% | 14.27% |
| 2021 | 68.99% | 8.15% | 3.37% | 12.86% |
Plans examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian plans examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino plans examiners have the lowest average salary at $58,732.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,721 |
| White | $59,940 |
| Black or African American | $59,782 |
| Asian | $62,397 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,732 |
Average plans examiner age
See how the average age of plans examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plans examiner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52 | |
| White | 54 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Plans examiner age breakdown
The average age of plans examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the plans examiner population.
Plans examiner age breakdown
| Plans Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Plans examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for plans examiners is bachelor's degree, with 52% of plans examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 31%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Plans examiners by degree level
| Plans examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Plans examiner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plans examiners with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,245 annually. With a Associate degree, plans examiners earn a median annual income of $60,471 compared to $59,335 for plans examiners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,335 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,245 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,471 |
Plans examiner employment statistics
Most plans examiners work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where plans examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plans examiners work.
Plans examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Plans examiner jobs by company type
Employees with the plans examiner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plans examiners prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Plans examiner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 16% |
| Government | 76% |
Plans examiner jobs by industry
The most common industries for plans examiners are government, professional and finance.
Plans examiner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 74% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Plans examiner turnover and employment statistics
Plans examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plans examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plans examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plans examiner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.37% |
| 2011 | 7.87% |
| 2012 | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 5.86% |
| 2014 | 4.19% |
| 2015 | 3.57% |
| 2016 | 2.48% |
| 2017 | 3.07% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 5.14% |
Average plans examiner tenure
The average plans examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 363 plans examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Plans examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Plans examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plans examiners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Erector | 2.28% | 272 |
| Elevator Troubleshooter | 3.71% | 482 |
| Road Sign Installer | 4.29% | 31,018 |
| Plans Examiner | 5.17% | - |
| Cribbing Setter | 5.18% | 1,844 |
Similar plans examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Erector | 2.28% | 272 |
| Elevator Troubleshooter | 3.71% | 482 |
| Road Sign Installer | 4.29% | 31,018 |
| Cribbing Setter | 5.18% | 1,844 |
Foreign languages spoken by plans examiners
The most common foreign language among plans examiners is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 25.0% and Dakota is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Italian, 25.0%
- Dakota, 12.5%
Plans examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| Dakota | 12.5% |
