Residential building inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Residential building inspector gender statistics
12.4% of residential building inspectors are women and 87.6% of residential building inspectors are men.
- Male, 87.6%
- Female, 12.4%
Residential building inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.6% |
| Female | 12.4% |
Residential building inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,077
Female income
$46,111
Residential building inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in residential building inspector positions over time. Currently, 12.4% of residential building inspectors are female.
Residential building inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.29% | 12.71% |
| 2011 | 86.66% | 13.34% |
| 2012 | 88.15% | 11.85% |
| 2013 | 89.59% | 10.41% |
| 2014 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
| 2015 | 87.86% | 12.14% |
| 2016 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2017 | 86.00% | 14.00% |
| 2018 | 89.28% | 10.72% |
| 2019 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 2020 | 89.01% | 10.99% |
| 2021 | 87.60% | 12.40% |
Residential building inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Inspector | 88% | 12% |
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Residential building inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among residential building inspectors is White, which makes up 69.2% of all residential building inspectors. Comparatively, 12.8% of residential building inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of residential building inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 69.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Residential building inspector race
| Residential building inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Residential building inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how residential building inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Residential building inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.39% | 7.14% | 2.98% | 9.83% |
| 2011 | 74.40% | 9.14% | 3.09% | 10.28% |
| 2012 | 75.26% | 8.35% | 2.96% | 11.40% |
| 2013 | 75.38% | 8.47% | 3.04% | 11.24% |
| 2014 | 73.29% | 9.92% | 3.84% | 10.23% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 8.62% | 3.66% | 10.75% |
| 2016 | 74.48% | 8.39% | 3.22% | 11.74% |
| 2017 | 71.59% | 8.11% | 4.80% | 13.13% |
| 2018 | 74.56% | 7.57% | 2.81% | 12.09% |
| 2019 | 73.54% | 7.79% | 4.13% | 12.05% |
| 2020 | 69.49% | 7.20% | 4.09% | 14.18% |
| 2021 | 69.19% | 8.06% | 3.35% | 12.77% |
Residential building inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian residential building inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino residential building inspectors have the lowest average salary at $47,460.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,626 |
| White | $48,885 |
| Black or African American | $48,698 |
| Asian | $51,821 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,460 |
Average residential building inspector age
See how the average age of residential building inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Residential building 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 |
Residential building inspector age breakdown
The average age of residential building inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the residential building inspector population.
Residential building inspector age breakdown
| Residential Building Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Residential building inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for residential building inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 45% of residential building inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Residential building inspectors by degree level
| Residential building inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Residential building inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, residential building inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,639 annually. With a Associate degree, residential building inspectors earn a median annual income of $49,515 compared to $48,170 for residential building inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,170 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,639 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,515 |
Residential building inspector employment statistics
Most residential building inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where residential building inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where residential building inspectors work.
Residential building inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Residential building inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the residential building inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most residential building inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Residential building inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 41% |
Residential building inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for residential building inspectors are government, professional and construction.
Residential building inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 43% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Residential building inspector turnover and employment statistics
Residential building inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for residential building inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Residential building inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Residential building 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 residential building inspector tenure
The average residential building inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 306 residential building inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Residential building inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Residential building inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of residential building 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Erector | 2.28% | 272 |
| Elevator Technician | 3.71% | 25,965 |
| Transportation Maintenance Worker | 4.29% | 79,726 |
| Residential Building Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Sewer Cleaner | 5.18% | 35,599 |
Similar residential building inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Erector | 2.28% | 272 |
| Elevator Technician | 3.71% | 25,965 |
| Transportation Maintenance Worker | 4.29% | 79,726 |
| Sewer Cleaner | 5.18% | 35,599 |
Foreign languages spoken by residential building inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Residential building inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |