Train inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Train inspector gender statistics
34.9% of train inspectors are women and 65.1% of train inspectors are men.
- Male, 65.1%
- Female, 34.9%
Train inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.1% |
| Female | 34.9% |
Train inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,683
Female income
$39,690
Train inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in train inspector positions over time. Currently, 34.9% of train inspectors are female.
Train inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.77% | 36.23% |
| 2011 | 63.56% | 36.44% |
| 2012 | 64.72% | 35.28% |
| 2013 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
| 2014 | 65.65% | 34.35% |
| 2015 | 66.64% | 33.36% |
| 2016 | 65.72% | 34.28% |
| 2017 | 65.62% | 34.38% |
| 2018 | 66.32% | 33.68% |
| 2019 | 65.89% | 34.11% |
| 2020 | 64.95% | 35.05% |
| 2021 | 65.11% | 34.89% |
Train inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared train 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% |
| Train Inspector | 65% | 35% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Train inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among train inspectors is White, which makes up 56.3% of all train inspectors. Comparatively, 20.0% of train inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of train inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Train inspector race
| Train inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Train inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how train inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Train inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.52% | 10.86% | 6.34% | 16.67% |
| 2011 | 61.82% | 12.13% | 5.83% | 17.51% |
| 2012 | 61.89% | 12.17% | 6.47% | 16.68% |
| 2013 | 62.02% | 12.25% | 5.87% | 17.18% |
| 2014 | 62.39% | 11.54% | 6.06% | 17.40% |
| 2015 | 61.36% | 11.53% | 6.06% | 18.17% |
| 2016 | 61.88% | 11.69% | 5.75% | 17.97% |
| 2017 | 61.99% | 10.78% | 6.23% | 18.00% |
| 2018 | 63.05% | 10.56% | 6.20% | 17.10% |
| 2019 | 62.14% | 10.47% | 5.84% | 18.63% |
| 2020 | 59.21% | 10.38% | 6.75% | 18.38% |
| 2021 | 56.34% | 10.84% | 7.33% | 20.02% |
Train inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian train inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american train inspectors have the lowest average salary at $42,969.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,981 |
| White | $45,237 |
| Black or African American | $42,969 |
| Asian | $46,231 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,067 |
Average train inspector age
See how the average age of train inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Train 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 |
Train inspector age breakdown
The average age of train inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the train inspector population.
Train inspector age breakdown
| Train Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Train inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for train inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 33% of train inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Train inspectors by degree level
| Train inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Train inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, train inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,607 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, train inspectors earn a median annual income of $46,827 compared to $42,963 for train inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,607 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,566 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,827 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,963 |
Train inspector employment statistics
Most train inspectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where train inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where train inspectors work.
Train inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Train inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the train inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most train inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Train inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 4% |
Train inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for train inspectors are manufacturing, technology and transportation.
Train inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Train inspector turnover and employment statistics
Train inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for train inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Train inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Train 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 train inspector tenure
The average train inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 401 train inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Train inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Train inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of train 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Train Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Filler Operator | 4.75% | 65,876 |
| Lens Maker | 5.24% | 7,022 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Vacuum Filter Operator | 8.41% | 26,158 |
| Production Assistant | 8.89% | 51,905 |
| Digital Imaging Technician | 15.21% | 23,947 |
Similar train inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Filler Operator | 4.75% | 65,876 |
| Lens Maker | 5.24% | 7,022 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Vacuum Filter Operator | 8.41% | 26,158 |
| Production Assistant | 8.89% | 51,905 |
| Digital Imaging Technician | 15.21% | 23,947 |
Foreign languages spoken by train inspectors
- Spanish, 75.0%
- German, 25.0%
Train inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
