Dumper demographics and statistics in the US
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Dumper gender statistics
12.5% of dumpers are women and 87.5% of dumpers are men.
- Male, 87.5%
- Female, 12.5%
Dumper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.5% |
| Female | 12.5% |
Dumper gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,700
Female income
$47,981
Dumper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dumper positions over time. Currently, 12.5% of dumpers are female.
Dumper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.39% | 10.61% |
| 2011 | 91.13% | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
| 2013 | 93.46% | 6.54% |
| 2014 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
| 2015 | 90.22% | 9.78% |
| 2016 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2017 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2018 | 91.40% | 8.60% |
| 2019 | 88.81% | 11.19% |
| 2020 | 93.57% | 6.43% |
| 2021 | 87.53% | 12.47% |
Dumper related jobs gender ratio
We compared dumpers 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% |
| Dumper | 88% | 12% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Dumper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dumpers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all dumpers. Comparatively, 17.2% of dumpers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of dumpers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Dumper race
| Dumper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Dumper race and ethnicity over time
See how dumper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dumper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.98% | 16.13% | 3.21% | 15.05% |
| 2011 | 63.69% | 15.90% | 4.16% | 13.23% |
| 2012 | 65.64% | 12.88% | 4.08% | 15.90% |
| 2013 | 64.88% | 14.04% | 3.00% | 15.67% |
| 2014 | 60.76% | 14.77% | 3.44% | 17.15% |
| 2015 | 61.82% | 14.84% | 4.03% | 17.51% |
| 2016 | 60.40% | 15.19% | 4.21% | 16.30% |
| 2017 | 61.32% | 16.53% | 4.50% | 15.02% |
| 2018 | 66.99% | 13.31% | 3.33% | 13.24% |
| 2019 | 67.07% | 10.09% | 3.77% | 16.50% |
| 2020 | 65.64% | 13.25% | 4.11% | 12.01% |
| 2021 | 61.41% | 11.31% | 4.74% | 17.18% |
Dumper wage gap by race
According to our data, white dumpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dumpers have the lowest average salary at $46,170.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,799 |
| White | $55,809 |
| Black or African American | $46,170 |
| Asian | $50,105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,166 |
Average dumper age
See how the average age of dumpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Dumper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 29.5 |
Dumper age breakdown
The average age of dumpers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the dumper population.
Dumper age breakdown
| Dumper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Dumper educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 69%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Dumpers by degree level
| Dumper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 69% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Dumper employment statistics
Company size where dumpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dumpers work.
Dumper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Dumper jobs by industry
The most common industries for dumpers are manufacturing, agriculture and professional.
Dumper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 39% |
| Agriculture | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Dumper turnover and employment statistics
Dumper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dumpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dumper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dumper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.63% |
| 2011 | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 8.96% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | 5.87% |
| 2019 | 4.27% |
| 2020 | 4.47% |
| 2021 | 5.56% |
Average dumper tenure
The average dumper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 378 dumpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dumper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 55% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Dumper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dumpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Dumper | 2.60% | - |
| Tumbler Operator | 3.85% | 57,785 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Chute Loader | 4.67% | 9,535 |
| Bundle Wrapper | 6.68% | 550 |
| Sewing Line Baler | 10.43% | 46,264 |
Similar dumper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Tumbler Operator | 3.85% | 57,785 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Chute Loader | 4.67% | 9,535 |
| Bundle Wrapper | 6.68% | 550 |
| Sewing Line Baler | 10.43% | 46,264 |
Foreign languages spoken by dumpers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Dumper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
