Quality checker demographics and statistics in the US
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Quality checker demographics by:
Quality checker gender statistics
53.3% of quality checkers are women and 46.7% of quality checkers are men.
- Female, 53.3%
- Male, 46.7%
Quality checker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% |
| Male | 46.7% |
Quality checker gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,849
Female income
$39,104
Quality checker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in quality checker positions over time. Currently, 53.3% of quality checkers are female.
Quality checker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.26% | 54.74% |
| 2011 | 45.04% | 54.96% |
| 2012 | 46.29% | 53.71% |
| 2013 | 47.37% | 52.63% |
| 2014 | 47.30% | 52.70% |
| 2015 | 48.41% | 51.59% |
| 2016 | 47.39% | 52.61% |
| 2017 | 47.27% | 52.73% |
| 2018 | 48.06% | 51.94% |
| 2019 | 47.57% | 52.43% |
| 2020 | 46.54% | 53.46% |
| 2021 | 46.71% | 53.29% |
Quality checker related jobs gender ratio
We compared quality checkers 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% |
| Quality Checker | 47% | 53% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Quality checker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among quality checkers is White, which makes up 58.7% of all quality checkers. Comparatively, 17.2% of quality checkers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of quality checkers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Quality checker race
| Quality checker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Quality checker race and ethnicity over time
See how quality checker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Quality checker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.92% | 10.08% | 7.89% | 13.84% |
| 2011 | 64.22% | 11.36% | 7.38% | 14.68% |
| 2012 | 64.29% | 11.40% | 8.01% | 13.85% |
| 2013 | 64.43% | 11.47% | 7.42% | 14.35% |
| 2014 | 64.79% | 10.76% | 7.61% | 14.57% |
| 2015 | 63.77% | 10.76% | 7.61% | 15.34% |
| 2016 | 64.28% | 10.91% | 7.30% | 15.14% |
| 2017 | 64.39% | 10.00% | 7.78% | 15.17% |
| 2018 | 65.46% | 9.78% | 7.75% | 14.27% |
| 2019 | 64.54% | 9.69% | 7.39% | 15.80% |
| 2020 | 61.61% | 9.60% | 8.29% | 15.55% |
| 2021 | 58.74% | 10.06% | 8.88% | 17.19% |
Quality checker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian quality checkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american quality checkers have the lowest average salary at $45,389.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,462 |
| White | $49,992 |
| Black or African American | $45,389 |
| Asian | $52,074 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,592 |
Average quality checker age
See how the average age of quality checkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Quality checker 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 |
Quality checker age breakdown
The average age of quality checkers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the quality checker population.
Quality checker age breakdown
| Quality Checker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Quality checker educational attainment
The most common degree for quality checkers is high school diploma, with 39% of quality checkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Quality checkers by degree level
| Quality checker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Quality checker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, quality checkers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $71,189 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, quality checkers earn a median annual income of $53,342 compared to $45,378 for quality checkers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,189 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,342 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,378 |
Quality checker employment statistics
Most quality checkers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where quality checkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where quality checkers work.
Quality checker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Quality checker jobs by company type
Employees with the quality checker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most quality checkers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Quality checker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 2% |
Quality checker jobs by industry
The most common industries for quality checkers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Quality checker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Quality checker turnover and employment statistics
Quality checker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for quality checkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Quality checker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Quality checker 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 quality checker tenure
The average quality checker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 496 quality checkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Quality checker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Quality checker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of quality checkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Checker | 4.47% | - |
| Insulation Packer | 4.75% | 16,492 |
| Beveler | 5.24% | 120 |
| Corrugator Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,692 |
| Pharmaceutical Worker | 8.41% | 20,760 |
| Cupola Tender Helper | 8.89% | 13,643 |
| Photograph Mounter | 15.21% | 94 |
Similar quality checker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Insulation Packer | 4.75% | 16,492 |
| Beveler | 5.24% | 120 |
| Corrugator Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,692 |
| Pharmaceutical Worker | 8.41% | 20,760 |
| Cupola Tender Helper | 8.89% | 13,643 |
| Photograph Mounter | 15.21% | 94 |
Foreign languages spoken by quality checkers
The most common foreign language among quality checkers is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Ukrainian, 5.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Quality checker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Ukrainian | 5.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
