Signal inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Signal inspector gender statistics
4.0% of signal inspectors are women and 96.0% of signal inspectors are men.
- Male, 96.0%
- Female, 4.0%
Signal inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.0% |
| Female | 4.0% |
Signal inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,347
Female income
$46,356
Signal inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in signal inspector positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of signal inspectors are female.
Signal inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 2011 | 97.57% | 2.43% |
| 2012 | 97.12% | 2.88% |
| 2013 | 96.50% | 3.50% |
| 2014 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2015 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 96.47% | 3.53% |
| 2017 | 96.91% | 3.09% |
| 2018 | 96.54% | 3.46% |
| 2019 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2020 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
Signal inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared signal inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Signal Inspector | 96% | 4% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Signal inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among signal inspectors is White, which makes up 68.6% of all signal inspectors. Comparatively, 16.5% of signal inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of signal inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Signal inspector race
| Signal inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Signal inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how signal inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Signal inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.01% | 5.66% | 2.61% | 13.43% |
| 2011 | 74.04% | 6.94% | 2.40% | 14.25% |
| 2012 | 74.42% | 5.71% | 3.18% | 14.30% |
| 2013 | 75.50% | 5.77% | 2.53% | 13.95% |
| 2014 | 74.56% | 5.28% | 2.81% | 14.70% |
| 2015 | 74.77% | 5.57% | 1.86% | 14.81% |
| 2016 | 74.64% | 5.94% | 2.67% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 73.03% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 14.91% |
| 2018 | 74.08% | 6.12% | 2.29% | 14.73% |
| 2019 | 74.09% | 5.80% | 2.51% | 15.38% |
| 2020 | 71.74% | 4.22% | 2.42% | 17.24% |
| 2021 | 68.56% | 6.71% | 2.35% | 16.52% |
Signal inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, white signal inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american signal inspectors have the lowest average salary at $51,870.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,967 |
| White | $57,487 |
| Black or African American | $51,870 |
| Asian | $54,901 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,663 |
Average signal inspector age
See how the average age of signal inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Signal inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 43 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Signal inspector age breakdown
The average age of signal inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the signal inspector population.
Signal inspector age breakdown
| Signal Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Signal inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for signal inspectors is high school diploma, with 44% of signal inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Signal inspectors by degree level
| Signal inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Signal inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, signal inspectors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $60,319 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, signal inspectors earn a median annual income of $54,986 compared to $48,811 for signal inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,811 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,986 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,319 |
Signal inspector employment statistics
Company size where signal inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where signal inspectors work.
Signal inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Signal inspector turnover and employment statistics
Signal inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for signal inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Signal inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Signal inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 5.45% |
Average signal inspector tenure
The average signal inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 signal inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Signal inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Signal inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of signal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Refrigeration Technician | 1.73% | 46,818 |
| Manufacturing Millwright | 2.00% | 28,590 |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Signal Inspector | 3.56% | - |
| Signal Maintainer Helper | 3.67% | 15,006 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Meteorological Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 17,235 |
Similar signal inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Refrigeration Technician | 1.73% | 46,818 |
| Manufacturing Millwright | 2.00% | 28,590 |
| Keysmith | 3.52% | 115 |
| Signal Maintainer Helper | 3.67% | 15,006 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Meteorological Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 17,235 |