Postal inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Postal inspector gender statistics
23.9% of postal inspectors are women and 76.1% of postal inspectors are men.
- Male, 76.1%
- Female, 23.9%
Postal inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.1% |
| Female | 23.9% |
Postal inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,417
Female income
$60,607
Postal inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in postal inspector positions over time. Currently, 23.9% of postal inspectors are female.
Postal inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.76% | 22.24% |
| 2011 | 78.34% | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 74.89% | 25.11% |
| 2013 | 74.89% | 25.11% |
| 2014 | 76.75% | 23.25% |
| 2015 | 74.36% | 25.64% |
| 2016 | 75.74% | 24.26% |
| 2017 | 72.55% | 27.45% |
| 2018 | 74.67% | 25.33% |
| 2019 | 75.87% | 24.13% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 25.68% |
| 2021 | 76.10% | 23.90% |
Postal inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared postal inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Postal Inspector | 76% | 24% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Postal inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among postal inspectors is White, which makes up 62.2% of all postal inspectors. Comparatively, 17.2% of postal inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of postal inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Postal inspector race
| Postal inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Postal inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how postal inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Postal inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.43% | 11.69% | 2.61% | 15.66% |
| 2011 | 65.73% | 13.92% | 1.98% | 15.08% |
| 2012 | 65.36% | 12.76% | 3.03% | 16.03% |
| 2013 | 64.63% | 13.50% | 1.97% | 17.64% |
| 2014 | 67.97% | 11.83% | 1.79% | 16.06% |
| 2015 | 66.08% | 10.99% | 2.76% | 17.19% |
| 2016 | 65.24% | 11.69% | 3.07% | 17.21% |
| 2017 | 65.18% | 12.26% | 2.81% | 17.36% |
| 2018 | 63.93% | 12.61% | 2.97% | 16.99% |
| 2019 | 65.41% | 10.49% | 2.50% | 18.59% |
| 2020 | 61.54% | 11.73% | 3.01% | 19.28% |
| 2021 | 62.20% | 12.07% | 2.83% | 17.23% |
Postal inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian postal inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown postal inspectors have the lowest average salary at $64,635.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,635 |
| White | $70,009 |
| Black or African American | $65,799 |
| Asian | $77,868 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,674 |
Average postal inspector age
See how the average age of postal inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Postal inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Postal inspector age breakdown
The average age of postal inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the postal inspector population.
Postal inspector age breakdown
| Postal Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Postal inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for postal inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 73% of postal inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Postal inspectors by degree level
| Postal inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Postal inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, postal inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $83,275 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, postal inspectors earn a median annual income of $78,573 compared to $62,899 for postal inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,275 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,056 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,573 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,899 |
Postal inspector employment statistics
Most postal inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where postal inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where postal inspectors work.
Postal inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Postal inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the postal inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most postal inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Postal inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 26% |
Postal inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for postal inspectors are government, professional and technology.
Postal inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 29% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
Postal inspector turnover and employment statistics
Postal inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for postal inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Postal inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Postal inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average postal inspector tenure
The average postal inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 209 postal inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Postal inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 37% |
Postal inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of postal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 5.55% | 631 |
| Conservation Officer | 7.15% | 56,005 |
| Postal Inspector | 8.65% | - |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar postal inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 5.55% | 631 |
| Conservation Officer | 7.15% | 56,005 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by postal inspectors
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Tagalog, 20.0%
Postal inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Tagalog | 20.0% |