Tunnel inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Tunnel inspector gender statistics
2.7% of tunnel inspectors are women and 97.3% of tunnel inspectors are men.
- Male, 97.3%
- Female, 2.7%
Tunnel inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.3% |
| Female | 2.7% |
Tunnel inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,255
Female income
$40,569
Tunnel inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tunnel inspector positions over time. Currently, 2.7% of tunnel inspectors are female.
Tunnel inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2011 | 97.41% | 2.59% |
| 2012 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2013 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2014 | 95.94% | 4.06% |
| 2015 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2016 | 96.66% | 3.34% |
| 2017 | 95.79% | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 95.93% | 4.07% |
| 2019 | 97.02% | 2.98% |
| 2020 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
| 2021 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
Tunnel inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared tunnel 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% |
| Tunnel Inspector | 97% | 3% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Tunnel inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tunnel inspectors is White, which makes up 63.4% of all tunnel inspectors. Comparatively, 11.8% of tunnel inspectors are Black or African American and 11.0% of tunnel inspectors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.4%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- Asian, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Tunnel inspector race
| Tunnel inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Tunnel inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how tunnel inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tunnel inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.51% | 9.53% | 3.88% | 11.63% |
| 2011 | 70.32% | 10.76% | 3.34% | 13.17% |
| 2012 | 70.32% | 12.79% | 4.14% | 11.66% |
| 2013 | 71.83% | 11.67% | 3.42% | 10.87% |
| 2014 | 71.40% | 10.75% | 5.57% | 9.40% |
| 2015 | 71.82% | 11.45% | 3.64% | 11.27% |
| 2016 | 66.80% | 11.60% | 3.40% | 16.40% |
| 2017 | 66.90% | 9.46% | 5.43% | 15.94% |
| 2018 | 73.83% | 9.23% | 3.86% | 9.73% |
| 2019 | 66.79% | 9.04% | 6.64% | 13.65% |
| 2020 | 68.49% | 7.29% | 4.95% | 16.93% |
| 2021 | 63.43% | 11.78% | 5.99% | 10.95% |
Tunnel inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tunnel inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tunnel inspectors have the lowest average salary at $42,246.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,362 |
| White | $45,572 |
| Black or African American | $42,535 |
| Asian | $46,725 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,246 |
Average tunnel inspector age
See how the average age of tunnel inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tunnel 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 |
Tunnel inspector age breakdown
The average age of tunnel inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the tunnel inspector population.
Tunnel inspector age breakdown
| Tunnel Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Tunnel inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for tunnel inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 82% of tunnel inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 5%
Tunnel inspectors by degree level
| Tunnel inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
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Tunnel inspector employment statistics
Most tunnel inspectors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where tunnel inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tunnel inspectors work.
Tunnel inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Tunnel inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the tunnel inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tunnel inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Tunnel inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 20% |
Tunnel inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for tunnel inspectors are professional, construction and government.
Tunnel inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 40% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Government | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Education | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
Tunnel inspector turnover and employment statistics
Tunnel inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tunnel inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tunnel inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tunnel 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 tunnel inspector tenure
The average tunnel inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 61 tunnel inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Tunnel inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Tunnel inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tunnel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 2.50% | 139,213 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Front Attendant | 5.79% | 82,750 |
| Agency Of Transportation Technician | 8.00% | 32,507 |
| Tunnel Inspector | 11.12% | - |
| Passenger Representative | 12.88% | 4,593 |
Similar tunnel inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 2.50% | 139,213 |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Front Attendant | 5.79% | 82,750 |
| Agency Of Transportation Technician | 8.00% | 32,507 |
| Passenger Representative | 12.88% | 4,593 |
Foreign languages spoken by tunnel inspectors
The most common foreign language among tunnel inspectors is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 33.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- German, 33.3%
- Polish, 33.3%
- Russian, 33.3%
Tunnel inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 33.3% |
| Polish | 33.3% |
| Russian | 33.3% |