Hazardous materials handler demographics and statistics in the US
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Hazardous materials handler gender statistics
11.5% of hazardous materials handlers are women and 88.5% of hazardous materials handlers are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Hazardous materials handler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Hazardous materials handler gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,222
Female income
$31,883
Hazardous materials handler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hazardous materials handler positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of hazardous materials handlers are female.
Hazardous materials handler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
| 2012 | 91.15% | 8.85% |
| 2013 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
| 2014 | 90.75% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 90.85% | 9.15% |
| 2016 | 90.05% | 9.95% |
| 2017 | 90.30% | 9.70% |
| 2018 | 89.77% | 10.23% |
| 2019 | 89.01% | 10.99% |
| 2020 | 88.88% | 11.12% |
| 2021 | 88.55% | 11.45% |
Hazardous materials handler related jobs gender ratio
We compared hazardous materials handlers 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% |
| Hazardous Materials Handler | 89% | 11% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Hazardous materials handler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hazardous materials handlers is White, which makes up 54.2% of all hazardous materials handlers. Comparatively, 19.4% of hazardous materials handlers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of hazardous materials handlers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Hazardous materials handler race
| Hazardous materials handler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Hazardous materials handler race and ethnicity over time
See how hazardous materials handler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hazardous materials handler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.64% | 13.60% | 3.69% | 15.68% |
| 2011 | 61.76% | 15.04% | 3.73% | 15.73% |
| 2012 | 62.64% | 14.34% | 3.66% | 15.69% |
| 2013 | 62.93% | 13.79% | 3.79% | 15.68% |
| 2014 | 61.58% | 14.47% | 3.83% | 16.36% |
| 2015 | 61.04% | 14.01% | 3.82% | 17.21% |
| 2016 | 61.19% | 13.81% | 3.92% | 17.17% |
| 2017 | 60.83% | 13.60% | 4.34% | 17.23% |
| 2018 | 61.93% | 13.42% | 4.07% | 16.58% |
| 2019 | 60.49% | 13.66% | 4.28% | 17.53% |
| 2020 | 56.74% | 14.62% | 4.86% | 17.57% |
| 2021 | 54.24% | 14.15% | 5.32% | 19.43% |
Hazardous materials handler wage gap by race
According to our data, white hazardous materials handlers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hazardous materials handlers have the lowest average salary at $32,858.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,149 |
| White | $33,566 |
| Black or African American | $32,858 |
| Asian | $33,243 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,299 |
Average hazardous materials handler age
See how the average age of hazardous materials handlers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hazardous materials handler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Hazardous materials handler age breakdown
The average age of hazardous materials handlers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the hazardous materials handler population.
Hazardous materials handler age breakdown
| Hazardous Materials Handler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Hazardous materials handler educational attainment
The most common degree for hazardous materials handlers is high school diploma, with 39% of hazardous materials handlers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Hazardous materials handlers by degree level
| Hazardous materials handler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Hazardous materials handler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hazardous materials handlers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,621 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hazardous materials handlers earn a median annual income of $33,430 compared to $33,075 for hazardous materials handlers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,075 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,430 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,621 |
Hazardous materials handler employment statistics
Most hazardous materials handlers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where hazardous materials handlers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hazardous materials handlers work.
Hazardous materials handler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Hazardous materials handler jobs by company type
Employees with the hazardous materials handler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hazardous materials handlers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hazardous materials handler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 12% |
Hazardous materials handler jobs by industry
The most common industries for hazardous materials handlers are manufacturing, government and professional.
Hazardous materials handler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Hazardous materials handler turnover and employment statistics
Hazardous materials handler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hazardous materials handlers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hazardous materials handler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hazardous materials handler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average hazardous materials handler tenure
The average hazardous materials handler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 391 hazardous materials handlers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hazardous materials handler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Hazardous materials handler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hazardous materials handlers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wrecking Crane Engine Operator | 1.94% | 27,915 |
| Clamp Operator | 3.85% | 91,015 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Car Worker | 4.59% | 28,945 |
| Hazardous Materials Handler | 4.67% | - |
| Hand Picker | 6.68% | 20,782 |
| Bead Picker | 10.43% | 16,506 |
Similar hazardous materials handler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wrecking Crane Engine Operator | 1.94% | 27,915 |
| Clamp Operator | 3.85% | 91,015 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Car Worker | 4.59% | 28,945 |
| Hand Picker | 6.68% | 20,782 |
| Bead Picker | 10.43% | 16,506 |
Foreign languages spoken by hazardous materials handlers
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Hawaiian, 16.7%
Hazardous materials handler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Hawaiian | 16.7% |