Road inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Road inspector gender statistics
13.3% of road inspectors are women and 86.7% of road inspectors are men.
- Male, 86.7%
- Female, 13.3%
Road inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.7% |
| Female | 13.3% |
Road inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,629
Female income
$45,058
Road inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in road inspector positions over time. Currently, 13.3% of road inspectors are female.
Road inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.35% | 13.65% |
| 2011 | 85.67% | 14.33% |
| 2012 | 87.26% | 12.74% |
| 2013 | 88.79% | 11.21% |
| 2014 | 86.78% | 13.22% |
| 2015 | 86.94% | 13.06% |
| 2016 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
| 2017 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 88.45% | 11.55% |
| 2019 | 89.57% | 10.43% |
| 2020 | 88.17% | 11.83% |
| 2021 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
Road inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Road Inspector | 87% | 13% |
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Road inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among road inspectors is White, which makes up 69.2% of all road inspectors. Comparatively, 12.7% of road inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of road inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 69.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Road inspector race
| Road inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Road inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how road inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Road inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.44% | 7.11% | 2.98% | 9.81% |
| 2011 | 74.45% | 9.11% | 3.08% | 10.25% |
| 2012 | 75.32% | 8.32% | 2.96% | 11.37% |
| 2013 | 75.43% | 8.45% | 3.03% | 11.21% |
| 2014 | 73.34% | 9.89% | 3.83% | 10.21% |
| 2015 | 74.19% | 8.59% | 3.65% | 10.73% |
| 2016 | 74.54% | 8.37% | 3.21% | 11.72% |
| 2017 | 71.65% | 8.08% | 4.79% | 13.11% |
| 2018 | 74.62% | 7.55% | 2.81% | 12.06% |
| 2019 | 73.60% | 7.76% | 4.12% | 12.02% |
| 2020 | 69.54% | 7.18% | 4.09% | 14.15% |
| 2021 | 69.25% | 8.04% | 3.35% | 12.75% |
Road inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian road inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino road inspectors have the lowest average salary at $46,230.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,239 |
| White | $47,463 |
| Black or African American | $47,302 |
| Asian | $49,993 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,230 |
Average road inspector age
See how the average age of road inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Road 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 |
Road inspector age breakdown
The average age of road inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the road inspector population.
Road inspector age breakdown
| Road Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Road inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for road inspectors is associate degree, with 39% of road inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Associate, 39%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Road inspectors by degree level
| Road inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Road inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, road inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,836 annually. With a Associate degree, road inspectors earn a median annual income of $48,007 compared to $46,845 for road inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,845 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,836 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,007 |
Road inspector employment statistics
Company size where road inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where road inspectors work.
Road inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Road inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the road inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most road inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Road inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 25% |
Road inspector turnover and employment statistics
Road inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for road inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Road inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Road 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 road inspector tenure
The average road inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 75 road inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Road inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Road inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of road 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 |
| Hydraulic Elevator Constructor | 3.71% | 723 |
| Road Sign Installer | 4.29% | 31,018 |
| Road Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Workgroup Leader | 5.18% | 30,971 |
Similar road inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Fence Builder | 2.28% | 3,196 |
| Hydraulic Elevator Constructor | 3.71% | 723 |
| Road Sign Installer | 4.29% | 31,018 |
| Workgroup Leader | 5.18% | 30,971 |
Foreign languages spoken by road inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Road inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |