Shipping inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Shipping inspector gender statistics
44.3% of shipping inspectors are women and 55.7% of shipping inspectors are men.
- Male, 55.7%
- Female, 44.3%
Shipping inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.7% |
| Female | 44.3% |
Shipping inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,314
Female income
$29,085
Shipping inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shipping inspector positions over time. Currently, 44.3% of shipping inspectors are female.
Shipping inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.21% | 45.79% |
| 2011 | 53.99% | 46.01% |
| 2012 | 55.23% | 44.77% |
| 2013 | 56.31% | 43.69% |
| 2014 | 56.24% | 43.76% |
| 2015 | 57.33% | 42.67% |
| 2016 | 56.32% | 43.68% |
| 2017 | 56.21% | 43.79% |
| 2018 | 56.98% | 43.02% |
| 2019 | 56.50% | 43.50% |
| 2020 | 55.48% | 44.52% |
| 2021 | 55.66% | 44.34% |
Shipping inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared shipping 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% |
| Shipping Inspector | 56% | 44% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Shipping inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shipping inspectors is White, which makes up 59.2% of all shipping inspectors. Comparatively, 15.7% of shipping inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of shipping inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Shipping inspector race
| Shipping inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Shipping inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how shipping inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shipping inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.34% | 10.41% | 7.99% | 12.34% |
| 2011 | 64.64% | 11.68% | 7.48% | 13.17% |
| 2012 | 64.71% | 11.72% | 8.11% | 12.35% |
| 2013 | 64.84% | 11.80% | 7.52% | 12.85% |
| 2014 | 65.21% | 11.09% | 7.71% | 13.07% |
| 2015 | 64.18% | 11.08% | 7.71% | 13.84% |
| 2016 | 64.70% | 11.24% | 7.40% | 13.64% |
| 2017 | 64.81% | 10.33% | 7.88% | 13.66% |
| 2018 | 65.87% | 10.11% | 7.85% | 12.77% |
| 2019 | 64.96% | 10.02% | 7.49% | 14.30% |
| 2020 | 62.03% | 9.93% | 8.39% | 14.04% |
| 2021 | 59.16% | 10.38% | 8.98% | 15.68% |
Shipping inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian shipping inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american shipping inspectors have the lowest average salary at $30,560.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,443 |
| White | $31,555 |
| Black or African American | $30,560 |
| Asian | $31,985 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,044 |
Average shipping inspector age
See how the average age of shipping inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shipping 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 |
Shipping inspector age breakdown
The average age of shipping inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the shipping inspector population.
Shipping inspector age breakdown
| Shipping Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Shipping inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for shipping inspectors is high school diploma, with 33% of shipping inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Shipping inspectors by degree level
| Shipping inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Shipping inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shipping inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,481 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, shipping inspectors earn a median annual income of $32,241 compared to $30,557 for shipping inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,481 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,028 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,241 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,557 |
Shipping inspector employment statistics
Most shipping inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where shipping inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shipping inspectors work.
Shipping inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Shipping inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the shipping inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shipping inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Shipping inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 3% |
Shipping inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for shipping inspectors are manufacturing, transportation and professional.
Shipping inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Shipping inspector turnover and employment statistics
Shipping inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shipping inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shipping inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shipping 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 shipping inspector tenure
The average shipping inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 257 shipping inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Shipping inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Shipping inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shipping 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Bottle Filler | 4.75% | 8,775 |
| Optical Element Coater | 5.24% | 1,629 |
| Knife Operator | 7.84% | 30,267 |
| Oil Recovery Unit Operator | 8.41% | 44,885 |
| Gas Maker Helper | 8.89% | 21,562 |
| Negative Cleaner | 15.21% | 35,479 |
Similar shipping inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle Filler | 4.75% | 8,775 |
| Optical Element Coater | 5.24% | 1,629 |
| Knife Operator | 7.84% | 30,267 |
| Oil Recovery Unit Operator | 8.41% | 44,885 |
| Gas Maker Helper | 8.89% | 21,562 |
| Negative Cleaner | 15.21% | 35,479 |
Foreign languages spoken by shipping inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Shipping inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |