Garbage truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Garbage truck driver demographics by:
Garbage truck driver gender statistics
7.1% of garbage truck drivers are women and 92.9% of garbage truck drivers are men.
- Male, 92.9%
- Female, 7.1%
Garbage truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.9% |
| Female | 7.1% |
Garbage truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,481
Female income
$34,406
Garbage truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in garbage truck driver positions over time. Currently, 7.1% of garbage truck drivers are female.
Garbage truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.79% | 5.21% |
| 2011 | 94.63% | 5.37% |
| 2012 | 94.16% | 5.84% |
| 2013 | 93.93% | 6.07% |
| 2014 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2015 | 93.78% | 6.22% |
| 2016 | 93.58% | 6.42% |
| 2017 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2018 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2019 | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 2020 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
Garbage truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared garbage truck drivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Garbage Truck Driver | 93% | 7% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Garbage truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among garbage truck drivers is White, which makes up 60.9% of all garbage truck drivers. Comparatively, 17.7% of garbage truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of garbage truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Garbage truck driver race
| Garbage truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Garbage truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how garbage truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Garbage truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.93% | 10.47% | 2.92% | 14.02% |
| 2011 | 69.56% | 10.85% | 2.94% | 13.91% |
| 2012 | 68.85% | 11.00% | 3.09% | 14.25% |
| 2013 | 68.93% | 10.54% | 3.01% | 14.77% |
| 2014 | 68.66% | 10.98% | 3.19% | 14.42% |
| 2015 | 67.75% | 11.32% | 3.23% | 14.88% |
| 2016 | 66.96% | 10.95% | 3.32% | 15.75% |
| 2017 | 66.75% | 11.08% | 3.35% | 15.92% |
| 2018 | 66.26% | 11.12% | 3.65% | 15.93% |
| 2019 | 66.64% | 11.09% | 3.47% | 15.83% |
| 2020 | 63.86% | 11.07% | 3.70% | 16.12% |
| 2021 | 60.91% | 11.76% | 4.05% | 17.73% |
Garbage truck driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white garbage truck drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian garbage truck drivers have the lowest average salary at $37,252.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,541 |
| White | $37,782 |
| Black or African American | $37,349 |
| Asian | $37,252 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,482 |
Average garbage truck driver age
See how the average age of garbage truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Garbage truck driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Garbage truck driver age breakdown
The average age of garbage truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the garbage truck driver population.
Garbage truck driver age breakdown
| Garbage Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Garbage truck driver educational attainment
The most common degree for garbage truck drivers is high school diploma, with 60% of garbage truck drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 9%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Garbage truck drivers by degree level
| Garbage truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Garbage truck driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, garbage truck drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,978 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, garbage truck drivers earn a median annual income of $38,655 compared to $38,398 for garbage truck drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,866 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,398 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,655 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,978 |
Garbage truck driver employment statistics
Most garbage truck drivers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where garbage truck drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where garbage truck drivers work.
Garbage truck driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Garbage truck driver jobs by company type
Employees with the garbage truck driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most garbage truck drivers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Garbage truck driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 24% |
Garbage truck driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for garbage truck drivers are government, utilities and professional.
Garbage truck driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 24% |
| Utilities | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Garbage truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Garbage truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for garbage truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Garbage truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Garbage truck driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average garbage truck driver tenure
The average garbage truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 708 garbage truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Garbage truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Garbage truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of garbage truck drivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Garbage Truck Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Bellman Driver | 6.17% | 155,427 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| Bus Matron | 8.77% | 6,907 |
Similar garbage truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Bellman Driver | 6.17% | 155,427 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| Bus Matron | 8.77% | 6,907 |
Foreign languages spoken by garbage truck drivers
- Russian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Garbage truck driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
