Precision inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Precision inspector gender statistics
25.4% of precision inspectors are women and 74.6% of precision inspectors are men.
- Male, 74.6%
- Female, 25.4%
Precision inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.6% |
| Female | 25.4% |
Precision inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,841
Female income
$44,088
Precision inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in precision inspector positions over time. Currently, 25.4% of precision inspectors are female.
Precision inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.53% | 26.47% |
| 2011 | 73.35% | 26.65% |
| 2012 | 74.32% | 25.68% |
| 2013 | 75.15% | 24.85% |
| 2014 | 75.09% | 24.91% |
| 2015 | 75.92% | 24.08% |
| 2016 | 75.16% | 24.84% |
| 2017 | 75.07% | 24.93% |
| 2018 | 75.65% | 24.35% |
| 2019 | 75.29% | 24.71% |
| 2020 | 74.52% | 25.48% |
| 2021 | 74.65% | 25.35% |
Precision inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared precision 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% |
| Precision Inspector | 75% | 25% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Precision inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among precision inspectors is White, which makes up 60.3% of all precision inspectors. Comparatively, 16.4% of precision inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of precision inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Precision inspector race
| Precision inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Precision inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how precision inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Precision inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.50% | 9.55% | 7.59% | 13.06% |
| 2011 | 65.80% | 10.82% | 7.07% | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 65.87% | 10.87% | 7.71% | 13.07% |
| 2013 | 66.00% | 10.94% | 7.12% | 13.57% |
| 2014 | 66.37% | 10.23% | 7.30% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 65.34% | 10.23% | 7.30% | 14.56% |
| 2016 | 65.85% | 10.38% | 6.99% | 14.36% |
| 2017 | 65.97% | 9.47% | 7.47% | 14.38% |
| 2018 | 67.03% | 9.25% | 7.44% | 13.49% |
| 2019 | 66.12% | 9.16% | 7.08% | 15.02% |
| 2020 | 63.19% | 9.07% | 7.99% | 14.77% |
| 2021 | 60.32% | 9.53% | 8.57% | 16.40% |
Precision inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian precision inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american precision inspectors have the lowest average salary at $48,504.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,248 |
| White | $51,600 |
| Black or African American | $48,504 |
| Asian | $52,965 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,999 |
Average precision inspector age
See how the average age of precision inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Precision 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 |
Precision inspector age breakdown
The average age of precision inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the precision inspector population.
Precision inspector age breakdown
| Precision Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Precision inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for precision inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 45% of precision inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Precision inspectors by degree level
| Precision inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Precision inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, precision inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,709 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, precision inspectors earn a median annual income of $53,788 compared to $48,496 for precision inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,709 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,921 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,788 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,496 |
Precision inspector employment statistics
Company size where precision inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where precision inspectors work.
Precision inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Precision inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for precision inspectors are technology, manufacturing and transportation.
Precision inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Precision inspector turnover and employment statistics
Precision inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for precision inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Precision inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Precision 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 precision inspector tenure
The average precision inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 108 precision inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Precision inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Precision inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of precision 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Pharmaceutical Operator | 4.75% | 54,270 |
| Orthotics Fitter | 5.24% | 2,366 |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Hydrochloric Acid Operator | 8.41% | 27,526 |
| Telephone Directory Deliverer | 8.89% | 15,831 |
| Print Developer | 15.21% | 69,431 |
Similar precision inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Operator | 4.75% | 54,270 |
| Orthotics Fitter | 5.24% | 2,366 |
| Envelope Maker | 7.84% | 6,994 |
| Hydrochloric Acid Operator | 8.41% | 27,526 |
| Telephone Directory Deliverer | 8.89% | 15,831 |
| Print Developer | 15.21% | 69,431 |