Hazardous waste technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Hazardous waste technician gender statistics
15.4% of hazardous waste technicians are women and 84.6% of hazardous waste technicians are men.
- Male, 84.6%
- Female, 15.4%
Hazardous waste technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.6% |
| Female | 15.4% |
Hazardous waste technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,311
Female income
$43,730
Hazardous waste technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hazardous waste technician positions over time. Currently, 15.4% of hazardous waste technicians are female.
Hazardous waste technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.95% | 13.05% |
| 2011 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2012 | 85.28% | 14.72% |
| 2013 | 87.09% | 12.91% |
| 2014 | 85.99% | 14.01% |
| 2015 | 86.01% | 13.99% |
| 2016 | 85.70% | 14.30% |
| 2017 | 86.38% | 13.62% |
| 2018 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2019 | 83.91% | 16.09% |
| 2020 | 85.47% | 14.53% |
| 2021 | 84.59% | 15.41% |
Hazardous waste technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared hazardous waste technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Hazardous Waste Technician | 85% | 15% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Hazardous waste technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hazardous waste technicians is White, which makes up 56.2% of all hazardous waste technicians. Comparatively, 16.9% of hazardous waste technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of hazardous waste technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Hazardous waste technician race
| Hazardous waste technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Hazardous waste technician race and ethnicity over time
See how hazardous waste technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hazardous waste technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.98% | 7.76% | 8.60% | 12.87% |
| 2011 | 64.07% | 9.54% | 10.02% | 12.14% |
| 2012 | 65.79% | 8.62% | 9.98% | 11.69% |
| 2013 | 63.65% | 9.35% | 10.06% | 13.02% |
| 2014 | 63.82% | 9.21% | 10.33% | 12.74% |
| 2015 | 62.46% | 9.02% | 9.93% | 14.41% |
| 2016 | 62.98% | 9.61% | 10.00% | 13.65% |
| 2017 | 60.75% | 8.27% | 10.57% | 15.89% |
| 2018 | 61.52% | 7.96% | 11.55% | 14.62% |
| 2019 | 62.91% | 7.65% | 10.13% | 14.80% |
| 2020 | 58.65% | 9.82% | 10.63% | 14.03% |
| 2021 | 56.19% | 9.54% | 10.44% | 16.86% |
Hazardous waste technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown hazardous waste technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian hazardous waste technicians have the lowest average salary at $45,569.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,712 |
| White | $46,231 |
| Black or African American | $45,663 |
| Asian | $45,569 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,412 |
Average hazardous waste technician age
See how the average age of hazardous waste technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hazardous waste technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Hazardous waste technician age breakdown
The average age of hazardous waste technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the hazardous waste technician population.
Hazardous waste technician age breakdown
| Hazardous Waste Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Hazardous waste technician educational attainment
The most common degree for hazardous waste technicians is bachelor's degree, with 37% of hazardous waste technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Hazardous waste technicians by degree level
| Hazardous waste technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Hazardous waste technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hazardous waste technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,411 annually. With a Associate degree, hazardous waste technicians earn a median annual income of $44,554 compared to $42,349 for hazardous waste technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,411 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,298 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,349 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,554 |
Hazardous waste technician employment statistics
Most hazardous waste technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where hazardous waste technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hazardous waste technicians work.
Hazardous waste technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Hazardous waste technician jobs by company type
Employees with the hazardous waste technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hazardous waste technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Hazardous waste technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 17% |
Hazardous waste technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for hazardous waste technicians are government, professional and manufacturing.
Hazardous waste technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 16% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Education | 7% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Hazardous waste technician turnover and employment statistics
Hazardous waste technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hazardous waste technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hazardous waste technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hazardous waste technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average hazardous waste technician tenure
The average hazardous waste technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 903 hazardous waste technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Hazardous waste technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Hazardous waste technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hazardous waste technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Cotton Program Technician | 7.88% | 64,917 |
| Hazardous Waste Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Cloth Tester | 9.49% | 6,908 |
Similar hazardous waste technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | 5.71% | 9,182 |
| Cotton Program Technician | 7.88% | 64,917 |
| Cloth Tester | 9.49% | 6,908 |
Foreign languages spoken by hazardous waste technicians
The most common foreign language among hazardous waste technicians is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
Hazardous waste technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
