Scales inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Scales inspector gender statistics
25.0% of scales inspectors are women and 75.0% of scales inspectors are men.
- Male, 75.0%
- Female, 25.0%
Scales inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.0% |
| Female | 25.0% |
Scales inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,615
Female income
$35,262
Scales inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scales inspector positions over time. Currently, 25.0% of scales inspectors are female.
Scales inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.89% | 26.11% |
| 2011 | 73.71% | 26.29% |
| 2012 | 74.68% | 25.32% |
| 2013 | 75.49% | 24.51% |
| 2014 | 75.44% | 24.56% |
| 2015 | 76.26% | 23.74% |
| 2016 | 75.50% | 24.50% |
| 2017 | 75.42% | 24.58% |
| 2018 | 76.00% | 24.00% |
| 2019 | 75.64% | 24.36% |
| 2020 | 74.87% | 25.13% |
| 2021 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
Scales inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared scales 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% |
| Scales Inspector | 75% | 25% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Scales inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scales inspectors is White, which makes up 61.4% of all scales inspectors. Comparatively, 16.6% of scales inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of scales 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%
Scales inspector race
| Scales 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% |
Scales inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how scales inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scales 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% |
Scales inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,874 |
| White | $40,097 |
| Black or African American | $38,122 |
| Asian | $40,962 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,078 |
Average scales inspector age
See how the average age of scales inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scales 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 |
Scales inspector age breakdown
The average age of scales inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the scales inspector population.
Scales inspector age breakdown
| Scales Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Scales inspector educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 71%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Scales inspectors by degree level
| Scales inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 71% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Scales inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,241 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,154 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,481 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,117 |
Scales inspector employment statistics
Company size where scales inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scales inspectors work.
Scales inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 45% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Scales inspector turnover and employment statistics
Scales inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scales inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scales inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scales 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 scales inspector tenure
The average scales inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 scales inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Scales inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Scales inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scales 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scales Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Machine Operator Transplanter | 4.75% | 57,831 |
| Lens Generator | 5.24% | 394 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Basin Operator | 8.41% | 26,096 |
| Hand Etcher Helper | 8.89% | 17,513 |
| Photographic Hand Developer | 15.21% | 73,190 |
Similar scales inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Operator Transplanter | 4.75% | 57,831 |
| Lens Generator | 5.24% | 394 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Basin Operator | 8.41% | 26,096 |
| Hand Etcher Helper | 8.89% | 17,513 |
| Photographic Hand Developer | 15.21% | 73,190 |