Weight inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Weight inspector gender statistics
21.8% of weight inspectors are women and 78.2% of weight inspectors are men.
- Male, 78.2%
- Female, 21.8%
Weight inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.2% |
| Female | 21.8% |
Weight inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,515
Female income
$46,338
Weight inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in weight inspector positions over time. Currently, 21.8% of weight inspectors are female.
Weight inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.75% | 22.25% |
| 2011 | 76.77% | 23.23% |
| 2012 | 79.10% | 20.90% |
| 2013 | 81.40% | 18.60% |
| 2014 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
| 2015 | 78.63% | 21.37% |
| 2016 | 80.87% | 19.13% |
| 2017 | 75.74% | 24.26% |
| 2018 | 80.89% | 19.11% |
| 2019 | 82.60% | 17.40% |
| 2020 | 80.46% | 19.54% |
| 2021 | 78.22% | 21.78% |
Weight inspector related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Inspector | 78% | 22% |
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Weight inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among weight inspectors is White, which makes up 68.4% of all weight inspectors. Comparatively, 13.1% of weight inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of weight inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 68.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Weight inspector race
| Weight inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Weight inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how weight inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Weight inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.56% | 7.49% | 3.06% | 10.21% |
| 2011 | 73.57% | 9.49% | 3.16% | 10.65% |
| 2012 | 74.43% | 8.70% | 3.04% | 11.77% |
| 2013 | 74.55% | 8.83% | 3.11% | 11.61% |
| 2014 | 72.46% | 10.27% | 3.91% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 73.30% | 8.97% | 3.73% | 11.12% |
| 2016 | 73.66% | 8.75% | 3.29% | 12.12% |
| 2017 | 70.77% | 8.46% | 4.87% | 13.50% |
| 2018 | 73.74% | 7.93% | 2.89% | 12.46% |
| 2019 | 72.71% | 8.14% | 4.20% | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 68.66% | 7.56% | 4.17% | 14.55% |
| 2021 | 68.36% | 8.42% | 3.43% | 13.14% |
Weight inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian weight inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino weight inspectors have the lowest average salary at $47,782.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,031 |
| White | $49,308 |
| Black or African American | $49,108 |
| Asian | $52,465 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,782 |
Average weight inspector age
See how the average age of weight inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Weight inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 52 | |
| White | 54 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Weight inspector age breakdown
The average age of weight inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the weight inspector population.
Weight inspector age breakdown
| Weight Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Weight inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for weight inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 48% of weight inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Weight inspectors by degree level
| Weight inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Weight inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, weight inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,268 annually. With a Associate degree, weight inspectors earn a median annual income of $49,985 compared to $48,542 for weight inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,542 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,268 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,985 |
Weight inspector employment statistics
Most weight inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where weight inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where weight inspectors work.
Weight inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Weight inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the weight inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most weight inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Weight inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 46% |
Weight inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for weight inspectors are government, transportation and professional.
Weight inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 45% |
| Transportation | 22% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Weight inspector turnover and employment statistics
Weight inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for weight inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Weight inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Weight inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.37% |
| 2011 | 7.87% |
| 2012 | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 5.86% |
| 2014 | 4.19% |
| 2015 | 3.57% |
| 2016 | 2.48% |
| 2017 | 3.07% |
| 2018 | 3.86% |
| 2019 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 5.14% |
Average weight inspector tenure
The average weight inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 115 weight inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Weight inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Weight inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of weight 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,095 |
| Elevator Troubleshooter | 3.71% | 482 |
| Road Patcher | 4.29% | 13,958 |
| Weight Inspector | 5.17% | - |
| Joint Runner | 5.18% | 13,832 |
Similar weight inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,095 |
| Elevator Troubleshooter | 3.71% | 482 |
| Road Patcher | 4.29% | 13,958 |
| Joint Runner | 5.18% | 13,832 |
Foreign languages spoken by weight inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Weight inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
