Dump operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Dump operator gender statistics
10.8% of dump operators are women and 89.2% of dump operators are men.
- Male, 89.2%
- Female, 10.8%
Dump operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.2% |
| Female | 10.8% |
Dump operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,300
Female income
$32,981
Dump operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dump operator positions over time. Currently, 10.8% of dump operators are female.
Dump operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.37% | 7.63% |
| 2011 | 92.37% | 7.63% |
| 2012 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
| 2013 | 85.68% | 14.32% |
| 2014 | 83.21% | 16.79% |
| 2015 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2016 | 87.49% | 12.51% |
| 2017 | 85.97% | 14.03% |
| 2018 | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 2019 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
| 2020 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2021 | 89.19% | 10.81% |
Dump operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared dump operators 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% |
| Dump Operator | 89% | 11% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Dump operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dump operators is White, which makes up 73.5% of all dump operators. Comparatively, 13.8% of dump operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of dump operators are Black or African American.
- White, 73.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
Dump operator race
| Dump operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Dump operator race and ethnicity over time
See how dump operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dump operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.50% | 12.30% | 1.10% | 14.43% |
| 2011 | 76.10% | 11.22% | 0.49% | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 70.70% | 9.77% | 0.47% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 79.89% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 71.88% | 10.42% | 1.04% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 68.89% | 11.67% | 1.67% | 11.11% |
| 2016 | 61.35% | 19.04% | 1.10% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 79.49% | 8.14% | 1.10% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 75.85% | 7.55% | 1.51% | 12.08% |
| 2019 | 76.67% | 6.06% | 0.91% | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 78.00% | 4.40% | 2.00% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 73.52% | 6.72% | 0.79% | 13.83% |
Dump operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white dump operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dump operators have the lowest average salary at $34,608.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,529 |
| White | $36,000 |
| Black or African American | $34,608 |
| Asian | $35,291 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,087 |
Dump operator age breakdown
The average age of dump operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the dump operator population.
Dump operator age breakdown
| Dump Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Dump operator educational attainment
The most common degree for dump operators is high school diploma, with 53% of dump operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Dump operators by degree level
| Dump operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Dump operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dump operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,928 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dump operators earn a median annual income of $35,554 compared to $35,145 for dump operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,145 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,554 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,928 |
Dump operator employment statistics
Most dump operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where dump operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dump operators work.
Dump operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Dump operator jobs by company type
Employees with the dump operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dump operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Dump operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 2% |
Dump operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for dump operators are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Dump operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Dump operator turnover and employment statistics
Dump operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dump operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dump operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dump operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 15.91% |
| 2012 | 15.69% |
| 2013 | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.51% |
| 2018 | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 4.17% |
| 2020 | 8.11% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average dump operator tenure
The average dump operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 237 dump operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Dump operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Dump operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dump 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,891 |
| Cooler Operator | 3.85% | 42,303 |
| Junkman | 4.13% | 1,068 |
| Dump Operator | 4.33% | - |
| Stage Set-Up Worker | 4.67% | 24,209 |
| Mat Packer | 6.68% | 16,154 |
| Laminating Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 30,636 |
Similar dump operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,891 |
| Cooler Operator | 3.85% | 42,303 |
| Junkman | 4.13% | 1,068 |
| Stage Set-Up Worker | 4.67% | 24,209 |
| Mat Packer | 6.68% | 16,154 |
| Laminating Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 30,636 |
Foreign languages spoken by dump operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Dump operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |