Plate inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Plate inspector gender statistics
30.4% of plate inspectors are women and 69.6% of plate inspectors are men.
- Male, 69.6%
- Female, 30.4%
Plate inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.6% |
| Female | 30.4% |
Plate inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,398
Female income
$48,281
Plate inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plate inspector positions over time. Currently, 30.4% of plate inspectors are female.
Plate inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.40% | 31.60% |
| 2011 | 68.20% | 31.80% |
| 2012 | 69.28% | 30.72% |
| 2013 | 70.20% | 29.80% |
| 2014 | 70.14% | 29.86% |
| 2015 | 71.07% | 28.93% |
| 2016 | 70.21% | 29.79% |
| 2017 | 70.12% | 29.88% |
| 2018 | 70.77% | 29.23% |
| 2019 | 70.36% | 29.64% |
| 2020 | 69.50% | 30.50% |
| 2021 | 69.64% | 30.36% |
Plate inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared plate 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% |
| Plate Inspector | 70% | 30% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Plate inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plate inspectors is White, which makes up 55.5% of all plate inspectors. Comparatively, 23.1% of plate inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of plate inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 55.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.1%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Plate inspector race
| Plate inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Plate inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how plate inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plate inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.65% | 8.99% | 6.29% | 19.72% |
| 2011 | 60.95% | 10.26% | 5.77% | 20.56% |
| 2012 | 61.02% | 10.31% | 6.41% | 19.73% |
| 2013 | 61.15% | 10.38% | 5.82% | 20.23% |
| 2014 | 61.52% | 9.67% | 6.00% | 20.45% |
| 2015 | 60.49% | 9.67% | 6.00% | 21.22% |
| 2016 | 61.01% | 9.82% | 5.69% | 21.02% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 8.91% | 6.17% | 21.05% |
| 2018 | 62.18% | 8.69% | 6.14% | 20.15% |
| 2019 | 61.27% | 8.60% | 5.78% | 21.68% |
| 2020 | 58.34% | 8.51% | 6.69% | 21.43% |
| 2021 | 55.47% | 8.97% | 7.27% | 23.07% |
Plate inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian plate inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plate inspectors have the lowest average salary at $53,578.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,891 |
| White | $57,317 |
| Black or African American | $53,578 |
| Asian | $58,973 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,380 |
Average plate inspector age
See how the average age of plate inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plate 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 |
Plate inspector age breakdown
The average age of plate inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the plate inspector population.
Plate inspector age breakdown
| Plate Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Plate inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for plate inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 35% of plate inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Plate inspectors by degree level
| Plate inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Plate inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plate inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,367 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plate inspectors earn a median annual income of $59,973 compared to $53,568 for plate inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,367 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,082 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,973 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,568 |
Plate inspector employment statistics
Company size where plate inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plate inspectors work.
Plate inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Plate inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for plate inspectors are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Plate inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Plate inspector turnover and employment statistics
Plate inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plate inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plate inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plate 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 plate inspector tenure
The average plate inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 plate inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Plate inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Plate inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Machine Operator Assistant | 4.75% | 76,106 |
| Dental Technician | 5.24% | 45,536 |
| Paper Machine Operator | 7.84% | 58,396 |
| Salt Washer | 8.41% | 34,378 |
| Stone Driller Helper | 8.89% | 14,224 |
| Template Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,321 |
Similar plate inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Operator Assistant | 4.75% | 76,106 |
| Dental Technician | 5.24% | 45,536 |
| Paper Machine Operator | 7.84% | 58,396 |
| Salt Washer | 8.41% | 34,378 |
| Stone Driller Helper | 8.89% | 14,224 |
| Template Reproduction Technician | 15.21% | 5,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by plate inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Plate inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |