Wire inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Wire inspector gender statistics
27.5% of wire inspectors are women and 72.5% of wire inspectors are men.
- Male, 72.5%
- Female, 27.5%
Wire inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.5% |
| Female | 27.5% |
Wire inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,043
Female income
$41,630
Wire inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wire inspector positions over time. Currently, 27.5% of wire inspectors are female.
Wire inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.32% | 28.68% |
| 2011 | 71.14% | 28.86% |
| 2012 | 72.16% | 27.84% |
| 2013 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 2014 | 72.97% | 27.03% |
| 2015 | 73.84% | 26.16% |
| 2016 | 73.04% | 26.96% |
| 2017 | 72.95% | 27.05% |
| 2018 | 73.56% | 26.44% |
| 2019 | 73.18% | 26.82% |
| 2020 | 72.36% | 27.64% |
| 2021 | 72.50% | 27.50% |
Wire inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared wire 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% |
| Wire Inspector | 73% | 28% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Wire inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wire inspectors is White, which makes up 61.4% of all wire inspectors. Comparatively, 16.6% of wire inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of wire inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Wire inspector race
| Wire inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Wire inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how wire inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wire inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 9.65% | 6.53% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 10.93% | 6.01% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 66.91% | 10.97% | 6.65% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 67.04% | 11.05% | 6.06% | 13.76% |
| 2014 | 67.41% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 10.33% | 6.24% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | 66.89% | 10.49% | 5.93% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 67.01% | 9.58% | 6.41% | 14.58% |
| 2018 | 68.07% | 9.35% | 6.39% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.27% | 6.03% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 64.23% | 9.18% | 6.93% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 61.36% | 9.63% | 7.52% | 16.60% |
Wire inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,431 |
| White | $48,765 |
| Black or African American | $45,824 |
| Asian | $50,062 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,243 |
Average wire inspector age
See how the average age of wire inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wire 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 |
Wire inspector age breakdown
The average age of wire inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the wire inspector population.
Wire inspector age breakdown
| Wire Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Wire inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for wire inspectors is high school diploma, with 50% of wire inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Wire inspectors by degree level
| Wire inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Wire inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,228 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,472 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,844 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,816 |
Wire inspector employment statistics
Company size where wire inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wire inspectors work.
Wire inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Wire inspector turnover and employment statistics
Wire inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wire inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wire inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wire 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 wire inspector tenure
The average wire inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 wire inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Wire inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Wire inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Pug Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Porcelain Technician | 5.24% | 6,221 |
| Bag Liner | 7.84% | 320 |
| Honey Extractor | 8.41% | 13 |
| Production Hand | 8.89% | 55,829 |
| Slide Maker | 15.21% | 7,042 |
Similar wire inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pug Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,756 |
| Porcelain Technician | 5.24% | 6,221 |
| Bag Liner | 7.84% | 320 |
| Honey Extractor | 8.41% | 13 |
| Production Hand | 8.89% | 55,829 |
| Slide Maker | 15.21% | 7,042 |