Plant inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant inspector gender statistics
19.8% of plant inspectors are women and 80.2% of plant inspectors are men.
- Male, 80.2%
- Female, 19.8%
Plant inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.2% |
| Female | 19.8% |
Plant inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,909
Female income
$40,269
Plant inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant inspector positions over time. Currently, 19.8% of plant inspectors are female.
Plant inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.26% | 20.74% |
| 2011 | 79.11% | 20.89% |
| 2012 | 79.93% | 20.07% |
| 2013 | 80.62% | 19.38% |
| 2014 | 80.58% | 19.42% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 18.74% |
| 2016 | 80.63% | 19.37% |
| 2017 | 80.56% | 19.44% |
| 2018 | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 2019 | 80.74% | 19.26% |
| 2020 | 80.09% | 19.91% |
| 2021 | 80.20% | 19.80% |
Plant inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant 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% |
| Plant Inspector | 80% | 20% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Plant inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant inspectors is White, which makes up 55.0% of all plant inspectors. Comparatively, 19.6% of plant inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of plant inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 55.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Plant inspector race
| Plant inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Plant inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how plant inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.18% | 11.02% | 7.98% | 16.30% |
| 2011 | 60.48% | 12.29% | 7.46% | 17.13% |
| 2012 | 60.55% | 12.34% | 8.10% | 16.31% |
| 2013 | 60.68% | 12.41% | 7.51% | 16.81% |
| 2014 | 61.05% | 11.70% | 7.69% | 17.03% |
| 2015 | 60.02% | 11.70% | 7.69% | 17.80% |
| 2016 | 60.53% | 11.85% | 7.38% | 17.60% |
| 2017 | 60.64% | 10.94% | 7.86% | 17.62% |
| 2018 | 61.71% | 10.72% | 7.83% | 16.73% |
| 2019 | 60.80% | 10.63% | 7.47% | 18.26% |
| 2020 | 57.87% | 10.54% | 8.38% | 18.01% |
| 2021 | 55.00% | 11.00% | 8.97% | 19.64% |
Plant inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian plant inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plant inspectors have the lowest average salary at $43,965.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,248 |
| White | $46,540 |
| Black or African American | $43,965 |
| Asian | $47,672 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,210 |
Average plant inspector age
See how the average age of plant inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plant 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 |
Plant inspector age breakdown
The average age of plant inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the plant inspector population.
Plant inspector age breakdown
| Plant Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Plant inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for plant inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 41% of plant inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Plant inspectors by degree level
| Plant inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Plant inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plant inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,314 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plant inspectors earn a median annual income of $48,352 compared to $43,958 for plant inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,314 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,129 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,352 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,958 |
Plant inspector employment statistics
Most plant inspectors work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where plant inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant inspectors work.
Plant inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Plant inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the plant inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plant inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Plant inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 15% |
Plant inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant inspectors are telecommunication, government and manufacturing.
Plant inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 14% |
| Government | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Plant inspector turnover and employment statistics
Plant inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant 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 plant inspector tenure
The average plant inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 234 plant inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Plant inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Lead Operator/Machine Operator | 4.75% | 162,376 |
| Surgical Brace Maker | 5.24% | 31,138 |
| Bag Liner | 7.84% | 320 |
| Nitroglycerin Separator Operator | 8.41% | 25,611 |
| Substation Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,350 |
| Retoucher | 15.21% | 135 |
Similar plant inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Operator/Machine Operator | 4.75% | 162,376 |
| Surgical Brace Maker | 5.24% | 31,138 |
| Bag Liner | 7.84% | 320 |
| Nitroglycerin Separator Operator | 8.41% | 25,611 |
| Substation Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,350 |
| Retoucher | 15.21% | 135 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant inspectors
The most common foreign language among plant inspectors is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- German, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
Plant inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |