Steel inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Steel inspector gender statistics
8.5% of steel inspectors are women and 91.5% of steel inspectors are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Steel inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Steel inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,221
Female income
$46,770
Steel inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steel inspector positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of steel inspectors are female.
Steel inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 2011 | 90.99% | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 91.39% | 8.61% |
| 2013 | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 2014 | 91.71% | 8.29% |
| 2015 | 92.04% | 7.96% |
| 2016 | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 2017 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2018 | 91.93% | 8.07% |
| 2019 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2020 | 91.47% | 8.53% |
| 2021 | 91.53% | 8.47% |
Steel inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared steel 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% |
| Steel Inspector | 92% | 8% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Steel inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steel inspectors is White, which makes up 60.4% of all steel inspectors. Comparatively, 15.7% of steel inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of steel inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Steel inspector race
| Steel inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Steel inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how steel inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steel inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.61% | 10.27% | 6.92% | 12.35% |
| 2011 | 65.91% | 11.55% | 6.40% | 13.18% |
| 2012 | 65.98% | 11.59% | 7.04% | 12.36% |
| 2013 | 66.12% | 11.67% | 6.45% | 12.86% |
| 2014 | 66.48% | 10.95% | 6.63% | 13.07% |
| 2015 | 65.45% | 10.95% | 6.63% | 13.85% |
| 2016 | 65.97% | 11.11% | 6.32% | 13.65% |
| 2017 | 66.08% | 10.20% | 6.80% | 13.67% |
| 2018 | 67.15% | 9.98% | 6.78% | 12.78% |
| 2019 | 66.23% | 9.89% | 6.41% | 14.30% |
| 2020 | 63.30% | 9.80% | 7.32% | 14.05% |
| 2021 | 60.43% | 10.25% | 7.91% | 15.69% |
Steel inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,672 |
| White | $55,061 |
| Black or African American | $51,639 |
| Asian | $56,574 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,290 |
Average steel inspector age
See how the average age of steel inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Steel 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 |
Steel inspector age breakdown
The average age of steel inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the steel inspector population.
Steel inspector age breakdown
| Steel Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Steel inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for steel inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 35% of steel inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Steel inspectors by degree level
| Steel inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Steel inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,635 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,587 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,485 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,630 |
Steel inspector employment statistics
Most steel inspectors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where steel inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steel inspectors work.
Steel inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Steel inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the steel inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most steel inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Steel inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 6% |
Steel inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for steel inspectors are professional, manufacturing and energy.
Steel inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 33% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Steel inspector turnover and employment statistics
Steel inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steel inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steel inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steel 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 steel inspector tenure
The average steel inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 154 steel inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Steel inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Steel inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Labeling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,833 |
| Surfacer | 5.24% | 7 |
| Paper Bundler | 7.84% | 951 |
| Dehydration Unit Operator | 8.41% | 41,693 |
| Viscose Department Worker | 8.89% | 55,289 |
| Photographic Hand Developer | 15.21% | 73,190 |
Similar steel inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Labeling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,833 |
| Surfacer | 5.24% | 7 |
| Paper Bundler | 7.84% | 951 |
| Dehydration Unit Operator | 8.41% | 41,693 |
| Viscose Department Worker | 8.89% | 55,289 |
| Photographic Hand Developer | 15.21% | 73,190 |
Foreign languages spoken by steel inspectors
The most common foreign language among steel inspectors is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Steel inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |