Landfill attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Landfill attendant gender statistics
63.6% of landfill attendants are women and 36.4% of landfill attendants are men.
- Female, 63.6%
- Male, 36.4%
Landfill attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.6% |
| Male | 36.4% |
Landfill attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,710
Female income
$31,297
Landfill attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in landfill attendant positions over time. Currently, 63.6% of landfill attendants are female.
Landfill attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.59% | 68.41% |
| 2011 | 31.84% | 68.16% |
| 2012 | 32.35% | 67.65% |
| 2013 | 32.84% | 67.16% |
| 2014 | 32.12% | 67.88% |
| 2015 | 31.77% | 68.23% |
| 2016 | 33.48% | 66.52% |
| 2017 | 34.09% | 65.91% |
| 2018 | 34.48% | 65.52% |
| 2019 | 33.41% | 66.59% |
| 2020 | 35.89% | 64.11% |
| 2021 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
Landfill attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared landfill attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Landfill Attendant | 36% | 64% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Landfill attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among landfill attendants is White, which makes up 54.0% of all landfill attendants. Comparatively, 19.4% of landfill attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of landfill attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 54.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Landfill attendant race
| Landfill attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Landfill attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how landfill attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Landfill attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.01% | 13.76% | 6.04% | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 60.46% | 14.61% | 5.73% | 15.66% |
| 2012 | 59.45% | 14.76% | 5.85% | 16.32% |
| 2013 | 59.76% | 13.92% | 5.87% | 16.58% |
| 2014 | 58.60% | 14.53% | 6.14% | 16.94% |
| 2015 | 58.45% | 14.26% | 6.24% | 17.26% |
| 2016 | 57.58% | 14.11% | 6.26% | 17.85% |
| 2017 | 57.05% | 13.60% | 6.78% | 18.32% |
| 2018 | 57.73% | 13.30% | 6.66% | 18.10% |
| 2019 | 58.37% | 12.83% | 6.40% | 18.40% |
| 2020 | 55.49% | 12.43% | 6.95% | 18.62% |
| 2021 | 54.04% | 12.56% | 7.49% | 19.43% |
Landfill attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino landfill attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White landfill attendants have the lowest average salary at $31,283.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,727 |
| White | $31,283 |
| Black or African American | $31,352 |
| Asian | $32,031 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,165 |
Average landfill attendant age
See how the average age of landfill attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Landfill attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 29 |
| Unknown | 23 | 27 |
| Asian | 35 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 25 |
| White | 26 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 34 |
Landfill attendant age breakdown
The average age of landfill attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 33% of the landfill attendant population.
Landfill attendant age breakdown
| Landfill Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Landfill attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for landfill attendants is high school diploma, with 53% of landfill attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Landfill attendants by degree level
| Landfill attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Landfill attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, landfill attendants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $32,629 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, landfill attendants earn a median annual income of $32,608 compared to $32,163 for landfill attendants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,629 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,406 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,608 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,163 |
Landfill attendant employment statistics
Company size where landfill attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where landfill attendants work.
Landfill attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Landfill attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the landfill attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most landfill attendants prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Landfill attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 46% |
Landfill attendant turnover and employment statistics
Landfill attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for landfill attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Landfill attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Landfill attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.14% |
| 2011 | 15.69% |
| 2012 | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 12.93% |
| 2014 | 12.03% |
| 2015 | 10.98% |
| 2016 | 10.38% |
| 2017 | 10.15% |
| 2018 | 10.11% |
| 2019 | 8.55% |
| 2020 | 10.85% |
| 2021 | 11.09% |
Average landfill attendant tenure
The average landfill attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 landfill attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Landfill attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Landfill attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of landfill attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Attendant | 3.66% | 44,552 |
| Parts Person | 3.76% | 50,915 |
| Landfill Attendant | 5.06% | - |
| Beauty Consultant | 7.10% | 167,340 |
Similar landfill attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Attendant | 3.66% | 44,552 |
| Parts Person | 3.76% | 50,915 |
| Beauty Consultant | 7.10% | 167,340 |