Disposal worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Disposal worker gender statistics
8.0% of disposal workers are women and 92.0% of disposal workers are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Disposal worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Disposal worker gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,420
Female income
$29,425
Disposal worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in disposal worker positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of disposal workers are female.
Disposal worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 94.99% | 5.01% |
| 2012 | 94.93% | 5.07% |
| 2013 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2014 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2016 | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 2017 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2018 | 93.37% | 6.63% |
| 2019 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
| 2020 | 93.85% | 6.15% |
| 2021 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
Disposal worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared disposal workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Disposal Worker | 92% | 8% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Disposal worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among disposal workers is White, which makes up 51.2% of all disposal workers. Comparatively, 22.5% of disposal workers are Hispanic or Latino and 18.5% of disposal workers are Black or African American.
- White, 51.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.5%
- Black or African American, 18.5%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Disposal worker race
| Disposal worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.5% |
| Black or African American | 18.5% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Disposal worker race and ethnicity over time
See how disposal worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Disposal worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.54% | 21.65% | 1.42% | 20.98% |
| 2011 | 53.00% | 21.11% | 1.28% | 20.57% |
| 2012 | 50.87% | 21.36% | 1.02% | 22.96% |
| 2013 | 53.22% | 20.20% | 1.22% | 19.91% |
| 2014 | 52.62% | 20.69% | 2.34% | 19.91% |
| 2015 | 55.10% | 20.38% | 1.26% | 19.42% |
| 2016 | 52.78% | 19.66% | 1.33% | 20.20% |
| 2017 | 53.37% | 20.27% | 1.27% | 21.14% |
| 2018 | 55.46% | 17.94% | 1.40% | 20.20% |
| 2019 | 56.77% | 18.39% | 2.24% | 18.65% |
| 2020 | 52.03% | 19.80% | 1.98% | 20.34% |
| 2021 | 51.25% | 18.52% | 2.11% | 22.50% |
Disposal worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown disposal workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino disposal workers have the lowest average salary at $31,669.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,966 |
| White | $32,615 |
| Black or African American | $32,577 |
| Asian | $32,291 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,669 |
Average disposal worker age
See how the average age of disposal workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Disposal worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 44.5 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 36 |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 49 |
Disposal worker age breakdown
The average age of disposal workers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the disposal worker population.
Disposal worker age breakdown
| Disposal Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Disposal worker educational attainment
The most common degree for disposal workers is high school diploma, with 40% of disposal workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 20% and diploma degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Disposal workers by degree level
| Disposal worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Disposal worker employment statistics
Disposal worker jobs by company type
Employees with the disposal worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most disposal workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Disposal worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 38% |
Disposal worker turnover and employment statistics
Disposal worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for disposal workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Disposal worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Disposal worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.86% |
| 2011 | 13.02% |
| 2012 | 10.45% |
| 2013 | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 11.66% |
| 2015 | 7.84% |
| 2016 | 9.06% |
| 2017 | 8.84% |
| 2018 | 7.88% |
| 2019 | 6.60% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 6.69% |
Average disposal worker tenure
The average disposal worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 disposal workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Disposal worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Disposal worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of disposal workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Pit Operator | 3.85% | 68,306 |
| Disposal Worker | 4.14% | - |
| Car Runner | 4.59% | 19,853 |
| Storekeeper Helper | 4.67% | 13,511 |
| Package Pick Up | 6.68% | 30,512 |
| Can Conveyor Feeder | 10.43% | 600 |
Similar disposal worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Pit Operator | 3.85% | 68,306 |
| Car Runner | 4.59% | 19,853 |
| Storekeeper Helper | 4.67% | 13,511 |
| Package Pick Up | 6.68% | 30,512 |
| Can Conveyor Feeder | 10.43% | 600 |
Foreign languages spoken by disposal workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Disposal worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |