Section 8 inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Section 8 inspector gender statistics
39.0% of section 8 inspectors are women and 61.0% of section 8 inspectors are men.
- Male, 61.0%
- Female, 39.0%
Section 8 inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.0% |
| Female | 39.0% |
Section 8 inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,731
Female income
$45,208
Section 8 inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in section 8 inspector positions over time. Currently, 39.0% of section 8 inspectors are female.
Section 8 inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.26% | 29.74% |
| 2011 | 66.95% | 33.05% |
| 2012 | 67.36% | 32.64% |
| 2013 | 64.75% | 35.25% |
| 2014 | 65.77% | 34.23% |
| 2015 | 64.06% | 35.94% |
| 2016 | 66.02% | 33.98% |
| 2017 | 65.85% | 34.15% |
| 2018 | 64.51% | 35.49% |
| 2019 | 63.31% | 36.69% |
| 2020 | 61.85% | 38.15% |
| 2021 | 61.03% | 38.97% |
Section 8 inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared section 8 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% |
| Section 8 Inspector | 61% | 39% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Section 8 inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among section 8 inspectors is White, which makes up 60.1% of all section 8 inspectors. Comparatively, 15.7% of section 8 inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of section 8 inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Section 8 inspector race
| Section 8 inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Section 8 inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how section 8 inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Section 8 inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.22% | 11.82% | 6.51% | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 68.13% | 10.58% | 6.65% | 11.83% |
| 2012 | 66.98% | 11.11% | 6.43% | 12.37% |
| 2013 | 66.10% | 10.58% | 7.19% | 12.96% |
| 2014 | 66.26% | 11.26% | 6.86% | 12.67% |
| 2015 | 65.34% | 11.52% | 7.47% | 12.80% |
| 2016 | 65.40% | 9.98% | 7.56% | 13.65% |
| 2017 | 65.87% | 10.37% | 7.57% | 13.37% |
| 2018 | 64.76% | 10.46% | 7.81% | 13.50% |
| 2019 | 63.15% | 11.17% | 7.74% | 14.96% |
| 2020 | 61.92% | 10.16% | 7.62% | 15.41% |
| 2021 | 60.10% | 10.69% | 8.22% | 15.68% |
Section 8 inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian section 8 inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american section 8 inspectors have the lowest average salary at $45,213.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,662 |
| White | $48,483 |
| Black or African American | $45,213 |
| Asian | $49,205 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,199 |
Average section 8 inspector age
See how the average age of section 8 inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Section 8 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 |
Section 8 inspector age breakdown
The average age of section 8 inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the section 8 inspector population.
Section 8 inspector age breakdown
| Section 8 Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Section 8 inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for section 8 inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 42% of section 8 inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Section 8 inspectors by degree level
| Section 8 inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Section 8 inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, section 8 inspectors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $66,740 annually. With a Master's degree, section 8 inspectors earn a median annual income of $57,836 compared to $50,834 for section 8 inspectors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,836 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,973 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,834 |
| Doctorate Degree | $66,740 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,779 |
Section 8 inspector employment statistics
Most section 8 inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where section 8 inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where section 8 inspectors work.
Section 8 inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Section 8 inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the section 8 inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most section 8 inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Section 8 inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 43% |
Section 8 inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for section 8 inspectors are government, health care and education.
Section 8 inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 38% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Section 8 inspector turnover and employment statistics
Section 8 inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for section 8 inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Section 8 inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Section 8 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 section 8 inspector tenure
The average section 8 inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 161 section 8 inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Section 8 inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Section 8 inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of section 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 41,605 |
| Sustainment Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 14,598 |
| Assistant To Human Resources Director | 8.93% | 2,473 |
| Marketing & Events Coordinator | 10.00% | 84,375 |
| E-Commerce Merchant | 11.05% | 15,090 |
| Section 8 Inspector | 11.64% | - |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Similar section 8 inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 41,605 |
| Sustainment Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 14,598 |
| Assistant To Human Resources Director | 8.93% | 2,473 |
| Marketing & Events Coordinator | 10.00% | 84,375 |
| E-Commerce Merchant | 11.05% | 15,090 |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Foreign languages spoken by section 8 inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Section 8 inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |