Plumbing inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Plumbing inspector gender statistics
4.9% of plumbing inspectors are women and 95.1% of plumbing inspectors are men.
- Male, 95.1%
- Female, 4.9%
Plumbing inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.1% |
| Female | 4.9% |
Plumbing inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,598
Female income
$46,900
Plumbing inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plumbing inspector positions over time. Currently, 4.9% of plumbing inspectors are female.
Plumbing inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 2011 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2012 | 95.36% | 4.64% |
| 2013 | 95.96% | 4.04% |
| 2014 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2015 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2017 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2018 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
| 2019 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 95.72% | 4.28% |
| 2021 | 95.12% | 4.88% |
Plumbing inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Inspector | 95% | 5% |
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Plumbing inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plumbing inspectors is White, which makes up 68.4% of all plumbing inspectors. Comparatively, 13.1% of plumbing inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of plumbing inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Plumbing inspector race
| Plumbing inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Plumbing inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how plumbing inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plumbing inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.64% | 7.46% | 3.05% | 10.17% |
| 2011 | 73.65% | 9.46% | 3.15% | 10.61% |
| 2012 | 74.51% | 8.67% | 3.03% | 11.73% |
| 2013 | 74.63% | 8.79% | 3.11% | 11.57% |
| 2014 | 72.54% | 10.24% | 3.90% | 10.57% |
| 2015 | 73.38% | 8.94% | 3.73% | 11.09% |
| 2016 | 73.74% | 8.72% | 3.28% | 12.08% |
| 2017 | 70.85% | 8.43% | 4.86% | 13.47% |
| 2018 | 73.82% | 7.89% | 2.88% | 12.42% |
| 2019 | 72.79% | 8.11% | 4.19% | 12.39% |
| 2020 | 68.74% | 7.53% | 4.16% | 14.52% |
| 2021 | 68.44% | 8.38% | 3.42% | 13.11% |
Plumbing inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian plumbing inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino plumbing inspectors have the lowest average salary at $48,129.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,188 |
| White | $49,423 |
| Black or African American | $49,254 |
| Asian | $52,079 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,129 |
Average plumbing inspector age
See how the average age of plumbing inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plumbing inspector 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 |
Plumbing inspector age breakdown
The average age of plumbing inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the plumbing inspector population.
Plumbing inspector age breakdown
| Plumbing Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Plumbing inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for plumbing inspectors is high school diploma, with 31% of plumbing inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Plumbing inspectors by degree level
| Plumbing inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Plumbing inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plumbing inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,914 annually. With a Associate degree, plumbing inspectors earn a median annual income of $49,994 compared to $48,774 for plumbing inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,774 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,914 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,994 |
Plumbing inspector employment statistics
Most plumbing inspectors work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where plumbing inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plumbing inspectors work.
Plumbing inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Plumbing inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the plumbing inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most plumbing inspectors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Plumbing inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 59% |
Plumbing inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for plumbing inspectors are government, professional and construction.
Plumbing inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 58% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Plumbing inspector turnover and employment statistics
Plumbing inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plumbing inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plumbing inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plumbing inspector 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 plumbing inspector tenure
The average plumbing inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 plumbing inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Plumbing inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Plumbing inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plumbing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Fence Builder | 2.28% | 3,196 |
| Escalator Service Mechanic | 3.71% | 40,462 |
| Striper Paint Gun Operator | 4.29% | 26,605 |
| Plumbing Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Roto Rooter Operator | 5.18% | 30,324 |
Similar plumbing inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Fence Builder | 2.28% | 3,196 |
| Escalator Service Mechanic | 3.71% | 40,462 |
| Striper Paint Gun Operator | 4.29% | 26,605 |
| Roto Rooter Operator | 5.18% | 30,324 |
