Pole inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Pole inspector gender statistics
3.0% of pole inspectors are women and 97.0% of pole inspectors are men.
- Male, 97.0%
- Female, 3.0%
Pole inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.0% |
| Female | 3.0% |
Pole inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,172
Female income
$49,667
Pole inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pole inspector positions over time. Currently, 3.0% of pole inspectors are female.
Pole inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
| 2011 | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 2012 | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 2013 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2014 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2015 | 97.18% | 2.82% |
| 2016 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2017 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 2019 | 97.08% | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2021 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
Pole inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared pole 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% |
| Pole Inspector | 97% | 3% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Pole inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pole inspectors is White, which makes up 57.6% of all pole inspectors. Comparatively, 19.1% of pole inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of pole inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pole inspector race
| Pole inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pole inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how pole inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pole inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.78% | 10.46% | 6.60% | 15.78% |
| 2011 | 63.09% | 11.74% | 6.09% | 16.61% |
| 2012 | 63.15% | 11.78% | 6.72% | 15.79% |
| 2013 | 63.29% | 11.85% | 6.13% | 16.29% |
| 2014 | 63.65% | 11.14% | 6.32% | 16.50% |
| 2015 | 62.63% | 11.14% | 6.32% | 17.28% |
| 2016 | 63.14% | 11.30% | 6.01% | 17.08% |
| 2017 | 63.25% | 10.39% | 6.49% | 17.10% |
| 2018 | 64.32% | 10.16% | 6.46% | 16.21% |
| 2019 | 63.41% | 10.07% | 6.10% | 17.74% |
| 2020 | 60.47% | 9.98% | 7.00% | 17.48% |
| 2021 | 57.60% | 10.44% | 7.59% | 19.12% |
Pole inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pole inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pole inspectors have the lowest average salary at $55,214.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,690 |
| White | $59,136 |
| Black or African American | $55,214 |
| Asian | $60,875 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,104 |
Average pole inspector age
See how the average age of pole inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pole 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 |
Pole inspector age breakdown
The average age of pole inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the pole inspector population.
Pole inspector age breakdown
| Pole Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Pole inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for pole inspectors is high school diploma, with 52% of pole inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Pole inspectors by degree level
| Pole inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Pole inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pole inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $76,015 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pole inspectors earn a median annual income of $61,924 compared to $55,204 for pole inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,015 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,459 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,924 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,204 |
Pole inspector employment statistics
Most pole inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where pole inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pole inspectors work.
Pole inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Pole inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the pole inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pole inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pole inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 8% |
Pole inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for pole inspectors are manufacturing, utilities and construction.
Pole inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Utilities | 17% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
Pole inspector turnover and employment statistics
Pole inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pole inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pole inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pole 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 pole inspector tenure
The average pole inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 199 pole inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Pole inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Pole inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pole 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pole Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Tieing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Brace Maker | 5.24% | 6,986 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Bottom Precipitator Operator | 8.41% | 26,062 |
| Extrusion Utility Worker | 8.89% | 28,750 |
| Photographic Machine Operator | 15.21% | 53,682 |
Similar pole inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tieing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Brace Maker | 5.24% | 6,986 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Bottom Precipitator Operator | 8.41% | 26,062 |
| Extrusion Utility Worker | 8.89% | 28,750 |
| Photographic Machine Operator | 15.21% | 53,682 |
Foreign languages spoken by pole inspectors
- Russian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Pole inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |