Power plant inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Power plant inspector gender statistics
2.0% of power plant inspectors are women and 98.0% of power plant inspectors are men.
- Male, 98.0%
- Female, 2.0%
Power plant inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.0% |
| Female | 2.0% |
Power plant inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,198
Female income
$44,500
Power plant inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in power plant inspector positions over time. Currently, 2.0% of power plant inspectors are female.
Power plant inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2011 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2012 | 97.97% | 2.03% |
| 2013 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
| 2014 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
| 2015 | 98.13% | 1.87% |
| 2016 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
| 2018 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2019 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2020 | 97.99% | 2.01% |
| 2021 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
Power plant inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared power 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% |
| Power Plant Inspector | 98% | 2% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Power plant inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among power plant inspectors is White, which makes up 61.4% of all power plant inspectors. Comparatively, 16.6% of power plant inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of power plant inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Power plant inspector race
| Power plant inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Power plant inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how power plant inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Power plant inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 9.65% | 6.53% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 10.93% | 6.01% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 10.97% | 6.65% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.05% | 6.06% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 10.49% | 5.93% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.58% | 6.41% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 9.35% | 6.39% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.27% | 6.03% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.18% | 6.93% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 9.63% | 7.52% | 16.60% |
Power plant inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian power plant inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american power plant inspectors have the lowest average salary at $48,882.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,601 |
| White | $51,949 |
| Black or African American | $48,882 |
| Asian | $53,302 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,363 |
Average power plant inspector age
See how the average age of power plant inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Power 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 |
Power plant inspector age breakdown
The average age of power plant inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the power plant inspector population.
Power plant inspector age breakdown
| Power Plant Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Power plant inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for power plant inspectors is high school diploma, with 26% of power plant inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 21%
Power plant inspectors by degree level
| Power plant inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 21% |
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Power plant inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, power plant inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,908 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, power plant inspectors earn a median annual income of $54,116 compared to $48,874 for power plant inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,908 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,335 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,116 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,874 |
Power plant inspector employment statistics
Most power plant inspectors work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where power plant inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where power plant inspectors work.
Power plant inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Power plant inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the power plant inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most power plant inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Power plant inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 9% |
Power plant inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for power plant inspectors are technology, professional and transportation.
Power plant inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 19% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
Power plant inspector turnover and employment statistics
Power plant inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for power plant inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Power plant inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Power 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 power plant inspector tenure
The average power plant inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 power plant inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Power plant inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Power plant inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of power 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Plant Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Machine Package Sealer | 4.75% | 45,760 |
| Lens Grinder Apprentice | 5.24% | 6,471 |
| Machine Bobbin Winder | 7.84% | 30,250 |
| Oil Recovery Unit Operator | 8.41% | 44,885 |
| Mixer Helper | 8.89% | 14,389 |
| Photo Print Specialist | 15.21% | 837 |
Similar power plant inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Package Sealer | 4.75% | 45,760 |
| Lens Grinder Apprentice | 5.24% | 6,471 |
| Machine Bobbin Winder | 7.84% | 30,250 |
| Oil Recovery Unit Operator | 8.41% | 44,885 |
| Mixer Helper | 8.89% | 14,389 |
| Photo Print Specialist | 15.21% | 837 |
Foreign languages spoken by power plant inspectors
- Tagalog, 100.0%
Power plant inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 100.0% |