Incinerator operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Incinerator operator demographics by:
Incinerator operator gender statistics
7.5% of incinerator operators are women and 92.5% of incinerator operators are men.
- Male, 92.5%
- Female, 7.5%
Incinerator operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.5% |
| Female | 7.5% |
Incinerator operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,278
Female income
$38,600
Incinerator operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in incinerator operator positions over time. Currently, 7.5% of incinerator operators are female.
Incinerator operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2011 | 96.66% | 3.34% |
| 2012 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 94.67% | 5.33% |
| 2014 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2015 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 2016 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2017 | 95.96% | 4.04% |
| 2018 | 93.27% | 6.73% |
| 2019 | 93.02% | 6.98% |
| 2020 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 92.45% | 7.55% |
Incinerator operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Incinerator Operator | 92% | 8% |
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Incinerator operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among incinerator operators is White, which makes up 58.0% of all incinerator operators. Comparatively, 16.8% of incinerator operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of incinerator operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Incinerator operator race
| Incinerator operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Incinerator operator race and ethnicity over time
See how incinerator operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Incinerator operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.12% | 13.43% | 5.06% | 13.48% |
| 2011 | 66.01% | 12.95% | 5.66% | 13.03% |
| 2012 | 64.39% | 13.53% | 4.61% | 14.91% |
| 2013 | 64.96% | 12.39% | 5.52% | 15.48% |
| 2014 | 65.42% | 13.18% | 4.57% | 14.38% |
| 2015 | 64.47% | 12.40% | 5.27% | 14.67% |
| 2016 | 65.28% | 12.02% | 5.43% | 14.72% |
| 2017 | 65.03% | 11.21% | 6.27% | 14.39% |
| 2018 | 64.33% | 12.60% | 5.63% | 14.77% |
| 2019 | 62.41% | 10.33% | 8.37% | 15.98% |
| 2020 | 59.98% | 10.50% | 8.44% | 16.53% |
| 2021 | 58.03% | 12.47% | 7.95% | 16.83% |
Incinerator operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white incinerator operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american incinerator operators have the lowest average salary at $39,473.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,888 |
| White | $43,548 |
| Black or African American | $39,473 |
| Asian | $40,644 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,951 |
Average incinerator operator age
See how the average age of incinerator operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Incinerator operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47.5 | |
| White | 53 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
Incinerator operator age breakdown
The average age of incinerator operators is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the incinerator operator population.
Incinerator operator age breakdown
| Incinerator Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Incinerator operator educational attainment
The most common degree for incinerator operators is high school diploma, with 56% of incinerator operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 12%
Incinerator operators by degree level
| Incinerator operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 12% |
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Incinerator operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, incinerator operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,040 annually. With a Associate degree, incinerator operators earn a median annual income of $39,272 compared to $37,683 for incinerator operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,683 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,040 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,272 |
Incinerator operator employment statistics
Most incinerator operators work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where incinerator operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where incinerator operators work.
Incinerator operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Incinerator operator jobs by company type
Employees with the incinerator operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most incinerator operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Incinerator operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 10% |
Incinerator operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for incinerator operators are technology, utilities and health care.
Incinerator operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Incinerator operator turnover and employment statistics
Incinerator operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for incinerator operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Incinerator operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Incinerator operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 5.36% |
| 2012 | 4.74% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 2.95% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 1.99% |
Average incinerator operator tenure
The average incinerator operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 122 incinerator operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Incinerator operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Incinerator operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of incinerator 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Incinerator Operator | 4.19% | - |
| Reel System Operator | 4.62% | 40,483 |
| Hydration Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,454 |
| Refinery Operator | 10.89% | 34,423 |
Similar incinerator operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reel System Operator | 4.62% | 40,483 |
| Hydration Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,454 |
| Refinery Operator | 10.89% | 34,423 |