Vegetable inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Vegetable inspector gender statistics
41.7% of vegetable inspectors are women and 58.3% of vegetable inspectors are men.
- Male, 58.3%
- Female, 41.7%
Vegetable inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.3% |
| Female | 41.7% |
Vegetable inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,054
Female income
$43,932
Vegetable inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vegetable inspector positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of vegetable inspectors are female.
Vegetable inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.22% | 40.78% |
| 2011 | 61.84% | 38.16% |
| 2012 | 58.74% | 41.26% |
| 2013 | 55.12% | 44.88% |
| 2014 | 58.31% | 41.69% |
| 2015 | 55.30% | 44.70% |
| 2016 | 46.01% | 53.99% |
| 2017 | 50.17% | 49.83% |
| 2018 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
| 2019 | 61.66% | 38.34% |
| 2020 | 60.19% | 39.81% |
| 2021 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
Vegetable inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared vegetable inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Vegetable Inspector | 58% | 42% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Vegetable inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vegetable inspectors is White, which makes up 63.6% of all vegetable inspectors. Comparatively, 16.4% of vegetable inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of vegetable inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Vegetable inspector race
| Vegetable inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Vegetable inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how vegetable inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vegetable inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.14% | 11.11% | 4.53% | 13.17% |
| 2011 | 68.55% | 11.29% | 3.63% | 12.50% |
| 2012 | 67.35% | 11.02% | 2.04% | 17.14% |
| 2013 | 67.11% | 9.65% | 3.95% | 16.23% |
| 2014 | 70.33% | 12.09% | 4.95% | 10.99% |
| 2015 | 66.50% | 10.66% | 3.05% | 17.26% |
| 2016 | 64.42% | 17.00% | 4.92% | 10.74% |
| 2017 | 66.50% | 9.50% | 4.50% | 16.00% |
| 2018 | 76.41% | 6.67% | 2.56% | 11.28% |
| 2019 | 73.90% | 9.17% | 2.55% | 11.72% |
| 2020 | 70.86% | 7.95% | 5.30% | 10.60% |
| 2021 | 63.64% | 12.12% | 3.64% | 16.36% |
Vegetable inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, white vegetable inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino vegetable inspectors have the lowest average salary at $48,346.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,499 |
| White | $52,743 |
| Black or African American | $50,542 |
| Asian | $49,249 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,346 |
Vegetable inspector age breakdown
The average age of vegetable inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the vegetable inspector population.
Vegetable inspector age breakdown
| Vegetable Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Vegetable inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for vegetable inspectors is high school diploma, with 36% of vegetable inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 18%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Vegetable inspectors by degree level
| Vegetable inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Vegetable inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, vegetable inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,401 annually. With a Associate degree, vegetable inspectors earn a median annual income of $51,162 compared to $47,316 for vegetable inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,316 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,401 |
| No Education | $45,427 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,162 |
Vegetable inspector employment statistics
Company size where vegetable inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vegetable inspectors work.
Vegetable inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Vegetable inspector turnover and employment statistics
Vegetable inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vegetable inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vegetable inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vegetable inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.98% |
| 2011 | 4.59% |
| 2012 | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 3.80% |
| 2014 | 5.19% |
| 2015 | 3.52% |
| 2016 | 6.21% |
| 2017 | 8.07% |
| 2018 | 4.27% |
| 2019 | 2.76% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 5.22% |
Average vegetable inspector tenure
The average vegetable inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 vegetable inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Vegetable inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Vegetable inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vegetable 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamber | 2.30% | 4 |
| Lettuce Trimmer | 4.58% | 1,416 |
| Vegetable Inspector | 8.23% | - |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar vegetable inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lamber | 2.30% | 4 |
| Lettuce Trimmer | 4.58% | 1,416 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by vegetable inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Vegetable inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |