Quality control expert demographics and statistics in the US
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Quality control expert demographics by:
Quality control expert gender statistics
35.5% of quality control experts are women and 64.5% of quality control experts are men.
- Male, 64.5%
- Female, 35.5%
Quality control expert gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.5% |
| Female | 35.5% |
Quality control expert gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$128,101
Female income
$123,829
Quality control expert gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in quality control expert positions over time. Currently, 35.5% of quality control experts are female.
Quality control expert gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.88% | 27.12% |
| 2011 | 72.27% | 27.73% |
| 2012 | 69.75% | 30.25% |
| 2013 | 68.51% | 31.49% |
| 2014 | 71.33% | 28.67% |
| 2015 | 69.83% | 30.17% |
| 2016 | 67.36% | 32.64% |
| 2017 | 68.83% | 31.17% |
| 2018 | 67.16% | 32.84% |
| 2019 | 71.07% | 28.93% |
| 2020 | 68.42% | 31.58% |
| 2021 | 64.47% | 35.53% |
Quality control expert related jobs gender ratio
We compared quality control experts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Quality Control Expert | 64% | 36% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Quality control expert demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among quality control experts is White, which makes up 68.8% of all quality control experts. Comparatively, 12.0% of quality control experts are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of quality control experts are Asian.
- White, 68.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Quality control expert race
| Quality control expert race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Quality control expert race and ethnicity over time
See how quality control expert racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Quality control expert race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.67% | 4.73% | 9.83% | 7.98% |
| 2011 | 77.10% | 4.88% | 7.29% | 9.27% |
| 2012 | 76.83% | 3.99% | 8.58% | 8.80% |
| 2013 | 75.90% | 4.96% | 8.39% | 8.86% |
| 2014 | 74.49% | 5.04% | 9.30% | 9.19% |
| 2015 | 74.32% | 5.54% | 8.75% | 9.88% |
| 2016 | 73.41% | 4.72% | 9.43% | 9.90% |
| 2017 | 72.69% | 4.23% | 10.09% | 10.92% |
| 2018 | 72.67% | 4.30% | 10.81% | 9.92% |
| 2019 | 70.47% | 4.48% | 12.12% | 10.78% |
| 2020 | 70.62% | 4.96% | 10.03% | 10.75% |
| 2021 | 68.81% | 4.88% | 10.17% | 12.00% |
Quality control expert wage gap by race
According to our data, asian quality control experts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american quality control experts have the lowest average salary at $124,432.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $129,837 |
| White | $124,926 |
| Black or African American | $124,432 |
| Asian | $135,305 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $126,316 |
Average quality control expert age
See how the average age of quality control experts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Quality control expert age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Quality control expert age breakdown
The average age of quality control experts is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the quality control expert population.
Quality control expert age breakdown
| Quality Control Expert Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Quality control expert educational attainment
The most common degree for quality control experts is bachelor's degree, with 53% of quality control experts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Quality control experts by degree level
| Quality control expert degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Quality control expert wage gap by degree level
According to the data, quality control experts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $150,108 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, quality control experts earn a median annual income of $129,820 compared to $104,460 for quality control experts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $150,108 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $129,820 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $104,460 |
Quality control expert employment statistics
Most quality control experts work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where quality control experts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where quality control experts work.
Quality control expert jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Quality control expert jobs by company type
Employees with the quality control expert job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most quality control experts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Quality control expert jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 4% |
Quality control expert jobs by industry
The most common industries for quality control experts are manufacturing, technology and pharmaceutical.
Quality control expert industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Pharmaceutical | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Quality control expert turnover and employment statistics
Quality control expert unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for quality control experts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Quality control expert unemployment rate by year
| Year | Quality control expert unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average quality control expert tenure
The average quality control expert stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 233 quality control experts resumes in Zippia's database.
Quality control expert tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Quality control expert LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of quality control experts 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 Control Expert | 3.67% | - |
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer | 5.25% | 97,154 |
| Power Distribution Engineer | 6.39% | 53,384 |
| Propulsion Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 112,874 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
| Hydrologic Engineer | 12.89% | 25,427 |
Similar quality control expert jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer | 5.25% | 97,154 |
| Power Distribution Engineer | 6.39% | 53,384 |
| Propulsion Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 112,874 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
| Hydrologic Engineer | 12.89% | 25,427 |
Foreign languages spoken by quality control experts
The most common foreign language among quality control experts is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Czech at 8.3% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Czech, 8.3%
- Romanian, 8.3%
- Interlingua, 8.3%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Other, 25.1%
Quality control expert languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| Czech | 8.3% |
| Romanian | 8.3% |
| Interlingua | 8.3% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.1% |
