Transportation inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Transportation inspector gender statistics
20.2% of transportation inspectors are women and 79.8% of transportation inspectors are men.
- Male, 79.8%
- Female, 20.2%
Transportation inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.8% |
| Female | 20.2% |
Transportation inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,327
Female income
$43,974
Transportation inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transportation inspector positions over time. Currently, 20.2% of transportation inspectors are female.
Transportation inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.23% | 25.77% |
| 2011 | 80.53% | 19.47% |
| 2012 | 74.77% | 25.23% |
| 2013 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
| 2014 | 72.20% | 27.80% |
| 2015 | 72.88% | 27.12% |
| 2016 | 76.03% | 23.97% |
| 2017 | 71.39% | 28.61% |
| 2018 | 72.15% | 27.85% |
| 2019 | 78.12% | 21.88% |
| 2020 | 71.63% | 28.37% |
| 2021 | 79.81% | 20.19% |
Transportation inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared transportation inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Transportation Inspector | 80% | 20% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Transportation inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transportation inspectors is White, which makes up 54.7% of all transportation inspectors. Comparatively, 16.5% of transportation inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of transportation inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 54.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 7.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Transportation inspector race
| Transportation inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 7.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Transportation inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how transportation inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transportation inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.76% | 10.68% | 5.61% | 17.20% |
| 2011 | 61.57% | 11.91% | 5.07% | 18.74% |
| 2012 | 61.58% | 13.94% | 5.87% | 17.23% |
| 2013 | 63.09% | 12.82% | 5.15% | 16.44% |
| 2014 | 62.66% | 11.90% | 7.30% | 14.98% |
| 2015 | 63.07% | 12.61% | 5.37% | 16.84% |
| 2016 | 58.06% | 12.75% | 5.13% | 21.97% |
| 2017 | 58.16% | 10.61% | 7.16% | 21.51% |
| 2018 | 65.08% | 10.38% | 5.59% | 15.30% |
| 2019 | 58.04% | 10.19% | 8.37% | 19.23% |
| 2020 | 59.74% | 8.44% | 6.68% | 22.50% |
| 2021 | 54.69% | 12.93% | 7.72% | 16.52% |
Transportation inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian transportation inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino transportation inspectors have the lowest average salary at $45,505.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,424 |
| White | $48,515 |
| Black or African American | $45,768 |
| Asian | $49,551 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,505 |
Average transportation inspector age
See how the average age of transportation inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transportation inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52.5 | |
| White | 50 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.5 |
Transportation inspector age breakdown
The average age of transportation inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the transportation inspector population.
Transportation inspector age breakdown
| Transportation Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Transportation inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for transportation inspectors is associate degree, with 35% of transportation inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Transportation inspectors by degree level
| Transportation inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Transportation inspector employment statistics
Most transportation inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where transportation inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transportation inspectors work.
Transportation inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Transportation inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the transportation inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transportation inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Transportation inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 26% |
Transportation inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for transportation inspectors are government, professional and manufacturing.
Transportation inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Transportation inspector turnover and employment statistics
Transportation inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transportation inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transportation inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transportation inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.27% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 2.74% |
| 2014 | 2.97% |
| 2015 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 3.72% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average transportation inspector tenure
The average transportation inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 transportation inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Transportation inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Transportation inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transportation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Services Agent | 2.50% | 112,176 |
| Rickshaw Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Gasoline Service Attendant | 5.79% | 44,633 |
| Lock Operator | 8.00% | 29,462 |
| Transportation Inspector | 11.12% | - |
| Train Attendant | 12.88% | 46,130 |
Similar transportation inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Front Services Agent | 2.50% | 112,176 |
| Rickshaw Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Gasoline Service Attendant | 5.79% | 44,633 |
| Lock Operator | 8.00% | 29,462 |
| Train Attendant | 12.88% | 46,130 |
Foreign languages spoken by transportation inspectors
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Transportation inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |
