Nuclear waste handler demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear waste handler gender statistics
9.2% of nuclear waste handlers are women and 90.8% of nuclear waste handlers are men.
- Male, 90.8%
- Female, 9.2%
Nuclear waste handler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.8% |
| Female | 9.2% |
Nuclear waste handler gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,192
Female income
$39,815
Nuclear waste handler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear waste handler positions over time. Currently, 9.2% of nuclear waste handlers are female.
Nuclear waste handler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.92% | 10.08% |
| 2011 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2013 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
| 2014 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2015 | 90.14% | 9.86% |
| 2016 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
| 2017 | 92.12% | 7.88% |
| 2018 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
| 2019 | 90.20% | 9.80% |
| 2020 | 89.23% | 10.77% |
| 2021 | 90.77% | 9.23% |
Nuclear waste handler related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Waste Handler | 91% | 9% |
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Nuclear waste handler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear waste handlers is White, which makes up 55.2% of all nuclear waste handlers. Comparatively, 26.4% of nuclear waste handlers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of nuclear waste handlers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.4%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.1%
- Asian, 2.1%
Nuclear waste handler race
| Nuclear waste handler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.1% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
Nuclear waste handler race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear waste handler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear waste handler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.47% | 18.95% | 2.15% | 17.35% |
| 2011 | 55.60% | 17.13% | 1.14% | 20.81% |
| 2012 | 59.63% | 15.23% | 1.73% | 19.28% |
| 2013 | 57.95% | 12.81% | 3.05% | 21.65% |
| 2014 | 61.66% | 13.71% | 1.40% | 20.76% |
| 2015 | 59.86% | 13.26% | 1.70% | 19.81% |
| 2016 | 57.17% | 12.37% | 2.23% | 24.94% |
| 2017 | 59.48% | 13.06% | 2.04% | 20.89% |
| 2018 | 60.55% | 13.86% | 3.08% | 18.92% |
| 2019 | 56.32% | 15.76% | 3.58% | 19.23% |
| 2020 | 58.81% | 11.63% | 2.45% | 22.61% |
| 2021 | 55.20% | 10.13% | 2.14% | 26.41% |
Nuclear waste handler wage gap by race
According to our data, asian nuclear waste handlers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nuclear waste handlers have the lowest average salary at $39,311.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,385 |
| White | $40,860 |
| Black or African American | $39,311 |
| Asian | $44,851 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,761 |
Average nuclear waste handler age
See how the average age of nuclear waste handlers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Nuclear waste handler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 58.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Nuclear waste handler age breakdown
The average age of nuclear waste handlers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the nuclear waste handler population.
Nuclear waste handler age breakdown
| Nuclear Waste Handler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Nuclear waste handler educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear waste handlers is high school diploma, with 42% of nuclear waste handlers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Nuclear waste handlers by degree level
| Nuclear waste handler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Nuclear waste handler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nuclear waste handlers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,339 annually. With a Master's degree, nuclear waste handlers earn a median annual income of $43,683 compared to $42,254 for nuclear waste handlers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,683 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,125 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,339 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,254 |
Nuclear waste handler employment statistics
Most nuclear waste handlers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where nuclear waste handlers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear waste handlers work.
Nuclear waste handler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Nuclear waste handler jobs by company type
Employees with the nuclear waste handler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nuclear waste handlers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Nuclear waste handler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 68% |
Nuclear waste handler jobs by industry
The most common industries for nuclear waste handlers are manufacturing, utilities and professional.
Nuclear waste handler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Utilities | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Nuclear waste handler turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear waste handler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear waste handlers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear waste handler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear waste handler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.68% |
| 2011 | 17.31% |
| 2012 | 14.29% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 7.99% |
| 2016 | 11.34% |
| 2017 | 6.79% |
| 2018 | 5.38% |
| 2019 | 7.57% |
| 2020 | 8.84% |
| 2021 | 10.95% |
Average nuclear waste handler tenure
The average nuclear waste handler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 nuclear waste handlers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear waste handler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Nuclear waste handler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear waste 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,095 |
| Elevator Builder | 3.71% | 3,334 |
| Striper Paint Gun Operator | 4.29% | 26,605 |
| Site Damage Prevention Technician | 5.17% | 30,614 |
| Segmental Paver Installer | 5.18% | 15,133 |
| Nuclear Waste Handler | 9.24% | - |
Similar nuclear waste handler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installer | 2.28% | 15,095 |
| Elevator Builder | 3.71% | 3,334 |
| Striper Paint Gun Operator | 4.29% | 26,605 |
| Site Damage Prevention Technician | 5.17% | 30,614 |
| Segmental Paver Installer | 5.18% | 15,133 |
Foreign languages spoken by nuclear waste handlers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Nuclear waste handler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |