Pressure vessel inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Pressure vessel inspector gender statistics
8.2% of pressure vessel inspectors are women and 91.8% of pressure vessel inspectors are men.
- Male, 91.8%
- Female, 8.2%
Pressure vessel inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.8% |
| Female | 8.2% |
Pressure vessel inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,018
Female income
$54,946
Pressure vessel inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pressure vessel inspector positions over time. Currently, 8.2% of pressure vessel inspectors are female.
Pressure vessel inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.54% | 8.46% |
| 2011 | 91.10% | 8.90% |
| 2012 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2013 | 93.13% | 6.87% |
| 2014 | 91.82% | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 91.93% | 8.07% |
| 2016 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
| 2017 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2018 | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 2019 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2020 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2021 | 91.75% | 8.25% |
Pressure vessel inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Vessel Inspector | 92% | 8% |
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Pressure vessel inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pressure vessel inspectors is White, which makes up 69.0% of all pressure vessel inspectors. Comparatively, 12.9% of pressure vessel inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of pressure vessel inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pressure vessel inspector race
| Pressure vessel inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pressure vessel inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how pressure vessel inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pressure vessel inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.16% | 7.23% | 3.01% | 9.93% |
| 2011 | 74.17% | 9.23% | 3.11% | 10.38% |
| 2012 | 75.03% | 8.45% | 2.98% | 11.50% |
| 2013 | 75.15% | 8.57% | 3.06% | 11.34% |
| 2014 | 73.06% | 10.01% | 3.86% | 10.33% |
| 2015 | 73.90% | 8.71% | 3.68% | 10.85% |
| 2016 | 74.26% | 8.49% | 3.24% | 11.85% |
| 2017 | 71.37% | 8.20% | 4.82% | 13.23% |
| 2018 | 74.34% | 7.67% | 2.83% | 12.19% |
| 2019 | 73.31% | 7.88% | 4.15% | 12.15% |
| 2020 | 69.26% | 7.30% | 4.11% | 14.28% |
| 2021 | 68.96% | 8.16% | 3.37% | 12.87% |
Pressure vessel inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pressure vessel inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pressure vessel inspectors have the lowest average salary at $56,347.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,552 |
| White | $57,820 |
| Black or African American | $57,627 |
| Asian | $60,841 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,347 |
Average pressure vessel inspector age
See how the average age of pressure vessel inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pressure vessel 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 |
Pressure vessel inspector age breakdown
The average age of pressure vessel inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the pressure vessel inspector population.
Pressure vessel inspector age breakdown
| Pressure Vessel Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Pressure vessel inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for pressure vessel inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 60% of pressure vessel inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Pressure vessel inspectors by degree level
| Pressure vessel inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Pressure vessel inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pressure vessel inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $60,653 annually. With a Associate degree, pressure vessel inspectors earn a median annual income of $58,470 compared to $57,081 for pressure vessel inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,081 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,653 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,470 |
Pressure vessel inspector employment statistics
Most pressure vessel inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where pressure vessel inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pressure vessel inspectors work.
Pressure vessel inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Pressure vessel inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the pressure vessel inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pressure vessel inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pressure vessel inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 16% |
Pressure vessel inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for pressure vessel inspectors are manufacturing, government and energy.
Pressure vessel inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Government | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Pressure vessel inspector turnover and employment statistics
Pressure vessel inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pressure vessel inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pressure vessel inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pressure vessel 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 pressure vessel inspector tenure
The average pressure vessel inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 106 pressure vessel inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Pressure vessel inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Pressure vessel inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pressure vessel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Builder | 2.28% | 2,963 |
| Elevator Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,634 |
| Transportation Maintenance Worker | 4.29% | 79,726 |
| Pressure Vessel Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Energy Conservation Director | 5.18% | 7,128 |
Similar pressure vessel inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Builder | 2.28% | 2,963 |
| Elevator Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,634 |
| Transportation Maintenance Worker | 4.29% | 79,726 |
| Energy Conservation Director | 5.18% | 7,128 |
Foreign languages spoken by pressure vessel inspectors
- Mandarin, 50.0%
- Chinese, 50.0%
Pressure vessel inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 50.0% |