Real estate inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Real estate inspector gender statistics
16.2% of real estate inspectors are women and 83.8% of real estate inspectors are men.
- Male, 83.8%
- Female, 16.2%
Real estate inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.8% |
| Female | 16.2% |
Real estate inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,831
Female income
$72,773
Real estate inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in real estate inspector positions over time. Currently, 16.2% of real estate inspectors are female.
Real estate inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.39% | 16.61% |
| 2011 | 82.60% | 17.40% |
| 2012 | 84.46% | 15.54% |
| 2013 | 86.28% | 13.72% |
| 2014 | 83.89% | 16.11% |
| 2015 | 84.09% | 15.91% |
| 2016 | 85.86% | 14.14% |
| 2017 | 81.77% | 18.23% |
| 2018 | 85.88% | 14.12% |
| 2019 | 87.21% | 12.79% |
| 2020 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2021 | 83.77% | 16.23% |
Real estate inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Inspector | 84% | 16% |
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Real estate inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among real estate inspectors is White, which makes up 69.1% of all real estate inspectors. Comparatively, 12.9% of real estate inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of real estate inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Real estate inspector race
| Real estate inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Real estate inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how real estate inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Real estate inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.33% | 7.25% | 3.01% | 9.95% |
| 2011 | 74.35% | 9.25% | 3.11% | 10.40% |
| 2012 | 75.21% | 8.46% | 2.99% | 11.52% |
| 2013 | 75.32% | 8.59% | 3.06% | 11.36% |
| 2014 | 73.23% | 10.03% | 3.86% | 10.35% |
| 2015 | 74.08% | 8.73% | 3.68% | 10.87% |
| 2016 | 74.43% | 8.51% | 3.24% | 11.87% |
| 2017 | 71.54% | 8.22% | 4.82% | 13.25% |
| 2018 | 74.51% | 7.69% | 2.84% | 12.21% |
| 2019 | 73.49% | 7.90% | 4.15% | 12.17% |
| 2020 | 69.43% | 7.32% | 4.12% | 14.30% |
| 2021 | 69.14% | 8.18% | 3.38% | 12.89% |
Real estate inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian real estate inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino real estate inspectors have the lowest average salary at $74,173.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,370 |
| White | $75,635 |
| Black or African American | $75,444 |
| Asian | $78,605 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,173 |
Average real estate inspector age
See how the average age of real estate inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Real estate 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 |
Real estate inspector age breakdown
The average age of real estate inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the real estate inspector population.
Real estate inspector age breakdown
| Real Estate Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Real estate inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for real estate inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 51% of real estate inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Real estate inspectors by degree level
| Real estate inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Real estate inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, real estate inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $78,422 annually. With a Associate degree, real estate inspectors earn a median annual income of $76,277 compared to $74,903 for real estate inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $74,903 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,422 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,277 |
Real estate inspector employment statistics
Company size where real estate inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where real estate inspectors work.
Real estate inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 47% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Real estate inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for real estate inspectors are real estate, finance and professional.
Real estate inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 33% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Real estate inspector turnover and employment statistics
Real estate inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for real estate inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Real estate inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Real estate 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 real estate inspector tenure
The average real estate inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 166 real estate inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Real estate inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Real estate inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of real estate 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 |
| Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker | 4.29% | 77,322 |
| Real Estate Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Blind Installer | 5.18% | 15,063 |
Similar real estate inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Builder | 2.28% | 2,963 |
| Elevator Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,634 |
| Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker | 4.29% | 77,322 |
| Blind Installer | 5.18% | 15,063 |
Foreign languages spoken by real estate inspectors
The most common foreign language among real estate inspectors is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- German, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
Real estate inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |