X-ray inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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X-ray inspector demographics by:
X-ray inspector gender statistics
28.8% of x-ray inspectors are women and 71.2% of x-ray inspectors are men.
- Male, 71.2%
- Female, 28.8%
X-ray inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.2% |
| Female | 28.8% |
X-ray inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,149
Female income
$40,641
X-ray inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in x-ray inspector positions over time. Currently, 28.8% of x-ray inspectors are female.
X-ray inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.94% | 30.06% |
| 2011 | 69.75% | 30.25% |
| 2012 | 70.80% | 29.20% |
| 2013 | 71.69% | 28.31% |
| 2014 | 71.64% | 28.36% |
| 2015 | 72.53% | 27.47% |
| 2016 | 71.71% | 28.29% |
| 2017 | 71.61% | 28.39% |
| 2018 | 72.25% | 27.75% |
| 2019 | 71.85% | 28.15% |
| 2020 | 71.01% | 28.99% |
| 2021 | 71.15% | 28.85% |
X-ray inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared x-ray 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% |
| X-Ray Inspector | 71% | 29% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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X-ray inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among x-ray inspectors is White, which makes up 56.5% of all x-ray inspectors. Comparatively, 17.5% of x-ray inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of x-ray inspectors are Asian.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
X-ray inspector race
| X-ray inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
X-ray inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how x-ray inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
X-ray inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.63% | 10.01% | 9.38% | 14.19% |
| 2011 | 61.93% | 11.29% | 8.87% | 15.02% |
| 2012 | 62.00% | 11.33% | 9.50% | 14.19% |
| 2013 | 62.14% | 11.40% | 8.91% | 14.70% |
| 2014 | 62.50% | 10.69% | 9.10% | 14.91% |
| 2015 | 61.48% | 10.69% | 9.10% | 15.68% |
| 2016 | 61.99% | 10.85% | 8.79% | 15.49% |
| 2017 | 62.10% | 9.94% | 9.26% | 15.51% |
| 2018 | 63.17% | 9.71% | 9.24% | 14.62% |
| 2019 | 62.25% | 9.62% | 8.88% | 16.14% |
| 2020 | 59.32% | 9.53% | 9.78% | 15.89% |
| 2021 | 56.45% | 9.99% | 10.37% | 17.53% |
X-ray inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,543 |
| White | $47,882 |
| Black or African American | $44,892 |
| Asian | $49,204 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,335 |
Average x-ray inspector age
See how the average age of x-ray inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
X-ray 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 |
X-ray inspector age breakdown
The average age of x-ray inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the x-ray inspector population.
X-ray inspector age breakdown
| X-Ray Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
X-ray inspector educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 11%
X-ray inspectors by degree level
| X-ray inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 11% |
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X-ray inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,624 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,481 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,001 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,885 |
X-ray inspector employment statistics
Company size where x-ray inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where x-ray inspectors work.
X-ray inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
X-ray inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for x-ray inspectors are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
X-ray inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
X-ray inspector turnover and employment statistics
X-ray inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for x-ray inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
X-ray inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | X-ray 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 x-ray inspector tenure
The average x-ray inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57 x-ray inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
X-ray inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
X-ray inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of x-ray 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 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray Inspector | 4.47% | - |
| Stacking Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,694 |
| Prescription Eyeglass Maker | 5.24% | 7,127 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Cocoa Press Operator | 8.41% | 29,157 |
| Telephone Directory Deliverer | 8.89% | 15,831 |
| Negative Cleaner | 15.21% | 35,479 |
Similar x-ray inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stacking Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,694 |
| Prescription Eyeglass Maker | 5.24% | 7,127 |
| Paper Feeder | 7.84% | 1,458 |
| Cocoa Press Operator | 8.41% | 29,157 |
| Telephone Directory Deliverer | 8.89% | 15,831 |
| Negative Cleaner | 15.21% | 35,479 |
Foreign languages spoken by x-ray inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
X-ray inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |