Production inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Production inspector gender statistics
51.5% of production inspectors are women and 48.5% of production inspectors are men.
- Female, 51.5%
- Male, 48.5%
Production inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% |
| Male | 48.5% |
Production inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,365
Female income
$33,497
Production inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in production inspector positions over time. Currently, 51.5% of production inspectors are female.
Production inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.02% | 52.98% |
| 2011 | 46.80% | 53.20% |
| 2012 | 48.05% | 51.95% |
| 2013 | 49.14% | 50.86% |
| 2014 | 49.07% | 50.93% |
| 2015 | 50.18% | 49.82% |
| 2016 | 49.15% | 50.85% |
| 2017 | 49.04% | 50.96% |
| 2018 | 49.82% | 50.18% |
| 2019 | 49.34% | 50.66% |
| 2020 | 48.30% | 51.70% |
| 2021 | 48.48% | 51.52% |
Production inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared production 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% |
| Production Inspector | 48% | 52% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Production inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among production inspectors is White, which makes up 57.7% of all production inspectors. Comparatively, 17.8% of production inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of production inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Production inspector race
| Production inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Production inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how production inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Production inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.85% | 11.21% | 7.33% | 14.48% |
| 2011 | 63.15% | 12.49% | 6.82% | 15.32% |
| 2012 | 63.22% | 12.53% | 7.45% | 14.49% |
| 2013 | 63.35% | 12.61% | 6.86% | 14.99% |
| 2014 | 63.72% | 11.89% | 7.05% | 15.21% |
| 2015 | 62.69% | 11.89% | 7.05% | 15.98% |
| 2016 | 63.20% | 12.05% | 6.74% | 15.78% |
| 2017 | 63.31% | 11.14% | 7.21% | 15.81% |
| 2018 | 64.38% | 10.92% | 7.19% | 14.91% |
| 2019 | 63.47% | 10.83% | 6.83% | 16.44% |
| 2020 | 60.54% | 10.74% | 7.73% | 16.19% |
| 2021 | 57.67% | 11.19% | 8.32% | 17.83% |
Production inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian production inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american production inspectors have the lowest average salary at $35,392.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,532 |
| White | $36,677 |
| Black or African American | $35,392 |
| Asian | $37,233 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,016 |
Average production inspector age
See how the average age of production inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Production 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 |
Production inspector age breakdown
The average age of production inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the production inspector population.
Production inspector age breakdown
| Production Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Production inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for production inspectors is high school diploma, with 37% of production inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Production inspectors by degree level
| Production inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Production inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, production inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,788 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, production inspectors earn a median annual income of $37,565 compared to $35,388 for production inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,788 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,424 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,565 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,388 |
Production inspector employment statistics
Most production inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where production inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where production inspectors work.
Production inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Production inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the production inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most production inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Production inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 1% |
Production inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for production inspectors are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Production inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Production inspector turnover and employment statistics
Production inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for production inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Production inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Production 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 production inspector tenure
The average production inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 891 production inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Production inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Production inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of production 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Belt Worker | 4.75% | 21,676 |
| Crown And Bridge Technician | 5.24% | 7,069 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Pressure Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,049 |
| Pointer Helper | 8.89% | 13,419 |
| Photo Colorer | 15.21% | 248 |
Similar production inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Worker | 4.75% | 21,676 |
| Crown And Bridge Technician | 5.24% | 7,069 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Pressure Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,049 |
| Pointer Helper | 8.89% | 13,419 |
| Photo Colorer | 15.21% | 248 |
Foreign languages spoken by production inspectors
The most common foreign language among production inspectors is Spanish at 48.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Tagalog at 14.8% and French is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 48.1%
- Tagalog, 14.8%
- French, 7.4%
- Swedish, 3.7%
- Filipino, 3.7%
- Other, 22.3%
Production inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.1% |
| Tagalog | 14.8% |
| French | 7.4% |
| Swedish | 3.7% |
| Filipino | 3.7% |
| Other | 22.3% |
