Roving inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Roving inspector gender statistics
68.2% of roving inspectors are women and 31.8% of roving inspectors are men.
- Female, 68.2%
- Male, 31.8%
Roving inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.2% |
| Male | 31.8% |
Roving inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,297
Female income
$34,409
Roving inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in roving inspector positions over time. Currently, 68.2% of roving inspectors are female.
Roving inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.57% | 69.43% |
| 2011 | 30.37% | 69.63% |
| 2012 | 31.45% | 68.55% |
| 2013 | 32.39% | 67.61% |
| 2014 | 32.33% | 67.67% |
| 2015 | 33.32% | 66.68% |
| 2016 | 32.41% | 67.59% |
| 2017 | 32.31% | 67.69% |
| 2018 | 33.00% | 67.00% |
| 2019 | 32.57% | 67.43% |
| 2020 | 31.67% | 68.33% |
| 2021 | 31.82% | 68.18% |
Roving inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared roving inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Roving Inspector | 32% | 68% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Roving inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among roving inspectors is White, which makes up 61.4% of all roving inspectors. Comparatively, 16.6% of roving inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of roving inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Roving inspector race
| Roving inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Roving inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how roving inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Roving inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 9.65% | 6.53% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 10.93% | 6.01% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 10.97% | 6.65% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.05% | 6.06% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 10.49% | 5.93% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.58% | 6.41% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 9.35% | 6.39% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.27% | 6.03% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.18% | 6.93% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 9.63% | 7.52% | 16.60% |
Roving inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,528 |
| White | $38,726 |
| Black or African American | $36,967 |
| Asian | $39,494 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,820 |
Average roving inspector age
See how the average age of roving inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Roving inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Roving inspector age breakdown
The average age of roving inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the roving inspector population.
Roving inspector age breakdown
| Roving Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Roving inspector educational attainment
- Associate, 38%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 13%
Roving inspectors by degree level
| Roving inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
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Roving inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,906 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,311 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,954 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,963 |
Roving inspector turnover and employment statistics
Roving inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for roving inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Roving inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Roving inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average roving inspector tenure
The average roving inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 roving inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Roving inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Roving inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of roving 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roving Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Handle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 110,258 |
| Precision Lens Polisher | 5.24% | 441 |
| Bag Liner | 7.84% | 320 |
| Flash Drier Operator | 8.41% | 25,862 |
| Kiln Operator Helper | 8.89% | 42,952 |
| Film Developer | 15.21% | 69,050 |
Similar roving inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Handle Machine Operator | 4.75% | 110,258 |
| Precision Lens Polisher | 5.24% | 441 |
| Bag Liner | 7.84% | 320 |
| Flash Drier Operator | 8.41% | 25,862 |
| Kiln Operator Helper | 8.89% | 42,952 |
| Film Developer | 15.21% | 69,050 |
Foreign languages spoken by roving inspectors
- Japanese, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Roving inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |