Certified solid waste facility operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified solid waste facility operator gender statistics
10.6% of certified solid waste facility operators are women and 89.4% of certified solid waste facility operators are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 10.6%
Certified solid waste facility operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.4% |
| Female | 10.6% |
Certified solid waste facility operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,113
Female income
$36,337
Certified solid waste facility operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified solid waste facility operator positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of certified solid waste facility operators are female.
Certified solid waste facility operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.25% | 8.75% |
| 2011 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2012 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
| 2013 | 91.68% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 91.42% | 8.58% |
| 2015 | 90.90% | 9.10% |
| 2016 | 91.14% | 8.86% |
| 2017 | 91.00% | 9.00% |
| 2018 | 90.17% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 90.86% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 90.08% | 9.92% |
| 2021 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
Certified solid waste facility operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified solid waste facility operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pressroom foreman and tubing supervisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Word Processing Supervisor | 13% | 88% |
| Dental Laboratory Supervisor | 21% | 79% |
| Embroidery Supervisor | 24% | 76% |
| Certified Solid Waste Facility Operator | 89% | 11% |
| Machine Shop Foreman | 98% | 2% |
| Tubing Supervisor | 98% | 2% |
| Pressroom Foreman | 99% | 1% |
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Certified solid waste facility operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified solid waste facility operators is White, which makes up 61.9% of all certified solid waste facility operators. Comparatively, 15.4% of certified solid waste facility operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of certified solid waste facility operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Certified solid waste facility operator race
| Certified solid waste facility operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Certified solid waste facility operator race and ethnicity over time
See how certified solid waste facility operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified solid waste facility operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.56% | 13.59% | 3.09% | 12.85% |
| 2011 | 68.74% | 13.49% | 3.04% | 12.92% |
| 2012 | 68.02% | 13.49% | 3.02% | 13.44% |
| 2013 | 69.37% | 12.60% | 3.22% | 13.03% |
| 2014 | 67.73% | 13.00% | 3.44% | 13.72% |
| 2015 | 67.77% | 13.20% | 3.15% | 13.99% |
| 2016 | 66.81% | 13.21% | 3.27% | 14.71% |
| 2017 | 66.24% | 13.80% | 3.79% | 13.91% |
| 2018 | 67.53% | 12.93% | 3.37% | 14.26% |
| 2019 | 65.83% | 13.47% | 3.62% | 15.01% |
| 2020 | 64.73% | 13.07% | 3.77% | 14.19% |
| 2021 | 61.88% | 14.06% | 3.78% | 15.43% |
Certified solid waste facility operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white certified solid waste facility operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american certified solid waste facility operators have the lowest average salary at $38,544.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,454 |
| White | $41,322 |
| Black or African American | $38,544 |
| Asian | $41,252 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,062 |
Average certified solid waste facility operator age
See how the average age of certified solid waste facility operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified solid waste facility operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 48 |
| Unknown | 45 | 44 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 45 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Certified solid waste facility operator age breakdown
The average age of certified solid waste facility operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the certified solid waste facility operator population.
Certified solid waste facility operator age breakdown
| Certified Solid Waste Facility Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Certified solid waste facility operator educational attainment
The most common degree for certified solid waste facility operators is bachelor's degree, with 30% of certified solid waste facility operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 18%
Certified solid waste facility operators by degree level
| Certified solid waste facility operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 18% |
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Certified solid waste facility operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified solid waste facility operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,088 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, certified solid waste facility operators earn a median annual income of $42,097 compared to $38,431 for certified solid waste facility operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,088 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,582 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,097 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,431 |
Certified solid waste facility operator employment statistics
Company size where certified solid waste facility operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified solid waste facility operators work.
Certified solid waste facility operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Certified solid waste facility operator turnover and employment statistics
Certified solid waste facility operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified solid waste facility operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified solid waste facility operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified solid waste facility operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 1.74% |
| 2019 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average certified solid waste facility operator tenure
The average certified solid waste facility operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 110 certified solid waste facility operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified solid waste facility operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Certified solid waste facility operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified solid waste facility operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Meat Manager | 4.18% | 8,254 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Certified Solid Waste Facility Operator | 5.63% | - |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Similar certified solid waste facility operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Set-Up Operator | 2.83% | 55,670 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Meat Manager | 4.18% | 8,254 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Scanner | 20.58% | 12,763 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified solid waste facility operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Certified solid waste facility operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |