Resident inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Resident inspector gender statistics
12.2% of resident inspectors are women and 87.8% of resident inspectors are men.
- Male, 87.8%
- Female, 12.2%
Resident inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.8% |
| Female | 12.2% |
Resident inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,293
Female income
$53,764
Resident inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in resident inspector positions over time. Currently, 12.2% of resident inspectors are female.
Resident inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2011 | 86.88% | 13.12% |
| 2012 | 88.35% | 11.65% |
| 2013 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
| 2014 | 87.90% | 12.10% |
| 2015 | 88.05% | 11.95% |
| 2016 | 89.44% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 86.22% | 13.78% |
| 2018 | 89.45% | 10.55% |
| 2019 | 90.48% | 9.52% |
| 2020 | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2021 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
Resident inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Inspector | 88% | 12% |
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Resident inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among resident inspectors is White, which makes up 69.1% of all resident inspectors. Comparatively, 12.8% of resident inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of resident inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Resident inspector race
| Resident inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Resident inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how resident inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Resident inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.25% | 7.19% | 3.00% | 9.89% |
| 2011 | 74.26% | 9.19% | 3.10% | 10.34% |
| 2012 | 75.12% | 8.41% | 2.97% | 11.46% |
| 2013 | 75.24% | 8.53% | 3.05% | 11.30% |
| 2014 | 73.15% | 9.97% | 3.85% | 10.29% |
| 2015 | 73.99% | 8.67% | 3.67% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 74.35% | 8.45% | 3.23% | 11.80% |
| 2017 | 71.46% | 8.16% | 4.81% | 13.19% |
| 2018 | 74.43% | 7.63% | 2.82% | 12.15% |
| 2019 | 73.41% | 7.84% | 4.14% | 12.11% |
| 2020 | 69.35% | 7.26% | 4.10% | 14.24% |
| 2021 | 69.05% | 8.12% | 3.37% | 12.83% |
Resident inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian resident inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino resident inspectors have the lowest average salary at $54,919.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,911 |
| White | $56,130 |
| Black or African American | $55,972 |
| Asian | $58,597 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,919 |
Average resident inspector age
See how the average age of resident inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Resident 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 |
Resident inspector age breakdown
The average age of resident inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the resident inspector population.
Resident inspector age breakdown
| Resident Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Resident inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for resident inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of resident inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Resident inspectors by degree level
| Resident inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Resident inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, resident inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $58,444 annually. With a Associate degree, resident inspectors earn a median annual income of $56,662 compared to $55,524 for resident inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,524 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,444 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,662 |
Resident inspector employment statistics
Most resident inspectors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where resident inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where resident inspectors work.
Resident inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Resident inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the resident inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most resident inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Resident inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 11% |
Resident inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for resident inspectors are professional, transportation and government.
Resident inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 28% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Resident inspector turnover and employment statistics
Resident inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for resident inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Resident inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Resident 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 resident inspector tenure
The average resident inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 448 resident inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Resident inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Resident inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of resident 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Fence Builder | 2.28% | 3,196 |
| Elevator Repairer | 3.71% | 4,017 |
| Road Sign Installer | 4.29% | 31,018 |
| Resident Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Solar Thermal Technician | 5.18% | 26,245 |
Similar resident inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Fence Builder | 2.28% | 3,196 |
| Elevator Repairer | 3.71% | 4,017 |
| Road Sign Installer | 4.29% | 31,018 |
| Solar Thermal Technician | 5.18% | 26,245 |
Foreign languages spoken by resident inspectors
The most common foreign language among resident inspectors is Spanish at 85.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.0% and Greek is the third-most popular at 2.5%.
- Spanish, 85.0%
- French, 5.0%
- Greek, 2.5%
- Persian, 2.5%
- Arabic, 2.5%
- Other, 2.5%
Resident inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.0% |
| French | 5.0% |
| Greek | 2.5% |
| Persian | 2.5% |
| Arabic | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.5% |