Sanitation inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Sanitation inspector gender statistics
38.8% of sanitation inspectors are women and 61.2% of sanitation inspectors are men.
- Male, 61.2%
- Female, 38.8%
Sanitation inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.2% |
| Female | 38.8% |
Sanitation inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,631
Female income
$45,499
Sanitation inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sanitation inspector positions over time. Currently, 38.8% of sanitation inspectors are female.
Sanitation inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.43% | 29.57% |
| 2011 | 67.13% | 32.87% |
| 2012 | 67.54% | 32.46% |
| 2013 | 64.94% | 35.06% |
| 2014 | 65.95% | 34.05% |
| 2015 | 64.25% | 35.75% |
| 2016 | 66.20% | 33.80% |
| 2017 | 66.03% | 33.97% |
| 2018 | 64.70% | 35.30% |
| 2019 | 63.50% | 36.50% |
| 2020 | 62.05% | 37.95% |
| 2021 | 61.22% | 38.78% |
Sanitation inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared sanitation inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Sanitation Inspector | 61% | 39% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Sanitation inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sanitation inspectors is White, which makes up 60.3% of all sanitation inspectors. Comparatively, 16.2% of sanitation inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of sanitation inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Sanitation inspector race
| Sanitation inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Sanitation inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how sanitation inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sanitation inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.41% | 11.26% | 6.70% | 13.23% |
| 2011 | 68.32% | 10.02% | 6.83% | 12.31% |
| 2012 | 67.16% | 10.55% | 6.61% | 12.84% |
| 2013 | 66.29% | 10.02% | 7.37% | 13.43% |
| 2014 | 66.45% | 10.70% | 7.04% | 13.14% |
| 2015 | 65.53% | 10.96% | 7.66% | 13.27% |
| 2016 | 65.59% | 9.42% | 7.74% | 14.12% |
| 2017 | 66.05% | 9.81% | 7.75% | 13.84% |
| 2018 | 64.95% | 9.90% | 7.99% | 13.97% |
| 2019 | 63.34% | 10.61% | 7.92% | 15.43% |
| 2020 | 62.10% | 9.60% | 7.81% | 15.89% |
| 2021 | 60.28% | 10.13% | 8.41% | 16.15% |
Sanitation inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,799 |
| White | $49,566 |
| Black or African American | $45,496 |
| Asian | $50,485 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,974 |
Average sanitation inspector age
See how the average age of sanitation inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sanitation inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 45 |
| White | 46 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 46 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 42.5 |
Sanitation inspector age breakdown
The average age of sanitation inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the sanitation inspector population.
Sanitation inspector age breakdown
| Sanitation Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Sanitation inspector educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Sanitation inspectors by degree level
| Sanitation inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Sanitation inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,681 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,175 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,633 |
| Doctorate Degree | $73,648 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,564 |
Sanitation inspector employment statistics
Most sanitation inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where sanitation inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sanitation inspectors work.
Sanitation inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Sanitation inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the sanitation inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sanitation inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sanitation inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 16% |
Sanitation inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for sanitation inspectors are manufacturing, government and professional.
Sanitation inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Government | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Agriculture | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
Sanitation inspector turnover and employment statistics
Sanitation inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sanitation inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sanitation inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sanitation inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 3.95% |
| 2012 | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 3.41% |
| 2014 | 2.20% |
| 2015 | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average sanitation inspector tenure
The average sanitation inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 sanitation inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Sanitation inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Sanitation inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sanitation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 28,538 |
| Army Recruiter | 8.93% | 27,478 |
| Senior Web Analyst | 10.00% | 51,963 |
| Senior Contract Analyst | 11.05% | 52,254 |
| Sanitation Inspector | 11.64% | - |
| Chief Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 63,005 |
Similar sanitation inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 28,538 |
| Army Recruiter | 8.93% | 27,478 |
| Senior Web Analyst | 10.00% | 51,963 |
| Senior Contract Analyst | 11.05% | 52,254 |
| Chief Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 63,005 |
Foreign languages spoken by sanitation inspectors
The most common foreign language among sanitation inspectors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Bosnian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Bosnian, 25.0%
Sanitation inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Bosnian | 25.0% |