Surveillance inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Surveillance inspector gender statistics
7.4% of surveillance inspectors are women and 92.6% of surveillance inspectors are men.
- Male, 92.6%
- Female, 7.4%
Surveillance inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.6% |
| Female | 7.4% |
Surveillance inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,359
Female income
$50,349
Surveillance inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in surveillance inspector positions over time. Currently, 7.4% of surveillance inspectors are female.
Surveillance inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2011 | 92.07% | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2013 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 92.71% | 7.29% |
| 2015 | 93.01% | 6.99% |
| 2016 | 92.74% | 7.26% |
| 2017 | 92.71% | 7.29% |
| 2018 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2019 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2020 | 92.50% | 7.50% |
| 2021 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
Surveillance inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared surveillance 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% |
| Surveillance Inspector | 93% | 7% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Surveillance inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among surveillance inspectors is White, which makes up 50.1% of all surveillance inspectors. Comparatively, 22.2% of surveillance inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.7% of surveillance inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 50.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.2%
- Black or African American, 13.7%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Surveillance inspector race
| Surveillance inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Surveillance inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how surveillance inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Surveillance inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.33% | 13.72% | 7.86% | 18.85% |
| 2011 | 55.63% | 15.00% | 7.35% | 19.69% |
| 2012 | 55.70% | 15.04% | 7.99% | 18.86% |
| 2013 | 55.83% | 15.12% | 7.39% | 19.36% |
| 2014 | 56.20% | 14.41% | 7.58% | 19.58% |
| 2015 | 55.17% | 14.40% | 7.58% | 20.35% |
| 2016 | 55.68% | 14.56% | 7.27% | 20.15% |
| 2017 | 55.80% | 13.65% | 7.75% | 20.18% |
| 2018 | 56.86% | 13.43% | 7.72% | 19.28% |
| 2019 | 55.95% | 13.34% | 7.36% | 20.81% |
| 2020 | 53.02% | 13.25% | 8.27% | 20.56% |
| 2021 | 50.15% | 13.70% | 8.85% | 22.20% |
Surveillance inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian surveillance inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american surveillance inspectors have the lowest average salary at $55,583.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,844 |
| White | $59,262 |
| Black or African American | $55,583 |
| Asian | $60,887 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,358 |
Average surveillance inspector age
See how the average age of surveillance inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Surveillance 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 |
Surveillance inspector age breakdown
The average age of surveillance inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the surveillance inspector population.
Surveillance inspector age breakdown
| Surveillance Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Surveillance inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for surveillance inspectors is associate degree, with 40% of surveillance 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 15%.
- Associate, 40%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Surveillance inspectors by degree level
| Surveillance inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Surveillance inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, surveillance inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,925 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, surveillance inspectors earn a median annual income of $61,868 compared to $55,573 for surveillance inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,925 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,152 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,868 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,573 |
Surveillance inspector employment statistics
Most surveillance inspectors work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where surveillance inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where surveillance inspectors work.
Surveillance inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Surveillance inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the surveillance inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most surveillance inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Surveillance inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 6% |
Surveillance inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for surveillance inspectors are energy, professional and construction.
Surveillance inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Energy | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Surveillance inspector turnover and employment statistics
Surveillance inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for surveillance inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surveillance inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Surveillance 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 surveillance inspector tenure
The average surveillance inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 126 surveillance inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Surveillance inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Surveillance inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of surveillance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surveillance Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Jigger Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,585 |
| Crown And Bridge Technician | 5.24% | 7,069 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Mud Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,425 |
| Electric Welder Helper | 8.89% | 20,723 |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Similar surveillance inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jigger Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,585 |
| Crown And Bridge Technician | 5.24% | 7,069 |
| Carton Maker | 7.84% | 7,027 |
| Mud Tank Operator | 8.41% | 30,425 |
| Electric Welder Helper | 8.89% | 20,723 |
| Photograph Sorter | 15.21% | 18,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by surveillance inspectors
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Surveillance inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |