Service inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Service inspector gender statistics
25.7% of service inspectors are women and 74.3% of service inspectors are men.
- Male, 74.3%
- Female, 25.7%
Service inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.3% |
| Female | 25.7% |
Service inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,014
Female income
$46,486
Service inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in service inspector positions over time. Currently, 25.7% of service inspectors are female.
Service inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.13% | 26.87% |
| 2011 | 72.95% | 27.05% |
| 2012 | 73.93% | 26.07% |
| 2013 | 74.76% | 25.24% |
| 2014 | 74.71% | 25.29% |
| 2015 | 75.54% | 24.46% |
| 2016 | 74.77% | 25.23% |
| 2017 | 74.68% | 25.32% |
| 2018 | 75.27% | 24.73% |
| 2019 | 74.91% | 25.09% |
| 2020 | 74.12% | 25.88% |
| 2021 | 74.26% | 25.74% |
Service inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared service 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% |
| Service Inspector | 74% | 26% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Service inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among service inspectors is White, which makes up 53.9% of all service inspectors. Comparatively, 20.4% of service inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of service inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 53.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Service inspector race
| Service inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Service inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how service inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Service inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.13% | 11.61% | 7.53% | 17.07% |
| 2011 | 59.43% | 12.89% | 7.02% | 17.91% |
| 2012 | 59.50% | 12.93% | 7.66% | 17.08% |
| 2013 | 59.63% | 13.00% | 7.06% | 17.58% |
| 2014 | 60.00% | 12.29% | 7.25% | 17.80% |
| 2015 | 58.97% | 12.29% | 7.25% | 18.57% |
| 2016 | 59.48% | 12.45% | 6.94% | 18.37% |
| 2017 | 59.59% | 11.54% | 7.42% | 18.40% |
| 2018 | 60.66% | 11.31% | 7.39% | 17.50% |
| 2019 | 59.75% | 11.22% | 7.03% | 19.03% |
| 2020 | 56.82% | 11.13% | 7.93% | 18.78% |
| 2021 | 53.95% | 11.59% | 8.52% | 20.42% |
Service inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian service inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american service inspectors have the lowest average salary at $51,403.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,470 |
| White | $54,864 |
| Black or African American | $51,403 |
| Asian | $56,394 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,072 |
Average service inspector age
See how the average age of service inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Service 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 |
Service inspector age breakdown
The average age of service inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the service inspector population.
Service inspector age breakdown
| Service Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Service inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for service inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 39% of service inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Service inspectors by degree level
| Service inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Service inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, service inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $69,636 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, service inspectors earn a median annual income of $57,317 compared to $51,394 for service inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,636 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,301 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,317 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,394 |
Service inspector employment statistics
Most service inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where service inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where service inspectors work.
Service inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Service inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the service inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most service inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Service inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 13% |
Service inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for service inspectors are government, professional and manufacturing.
Service inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Service inspector turnover and employment statistics
Service inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for service inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Service inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Service 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 service inspector tenure
The average service inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 552 service inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Service inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Service inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of service 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Bottling Line Attendant | 4.75% | 90,037 |
| Orthotic Technician | 5.24% | 5,562 |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Caramel Coloring Operator | 8.41% | 25,609 |
| Viscose Department Worker | 8.89% | 55,289 |
| Retoucher | 15.21% | 135 |
Similar service inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bottling Line Attendant | 4.75% | 90,037 |
| Orthotic Technician | 5.24% | 5,562 |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Caramel Coloring Operator | 8.41% | 25,609 |
| Viscose Department Worker | 8.89% | 55,289 |
| Retoucher | 15.21% | 135 |
Foreign languages spoken by service inspectors
The most common foreign language among service inspectors is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.0% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Vietnamese, 5.0%
- French, 5.0%
- Carrier, 5.0%
- Other, 25.0%
Service inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Vietnamese | 5.0% |
| French | 5.0% |
| Carrier | 5.0% |
| Other | 25.0% |
