Recycling collections driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Recycling collections driver demographics by:
Recycling collections driver gender statistics
3.0% of recycling collections drivers are women and 97.0% of recycling collections drivers are men.
- Male, 97.0%
- Female, 3.0%
Recycling collections driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.0% |
| Female | 3.0% |
Recycling collections driver gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,351
Female income
$28,502
Recycling collections driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recycling collections driver positions over time. Currently, 3.0% of recycling collections drivers are female.
Recycling collections driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 97.73% | 2.27% |
| 2012 | 97.53% | 2.47% |
| 2013 | 97.43% | 2.57% |
| 2014 | 97.33% | 2.67% |
| 2015 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2017 | 97.22% | 2.78% |
| 2018 | 96.88% | 3.12% |
| 2019 | 96.94% | 3.06% |
| 2020 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2021 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
Recycling collections driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared recycling collections drivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Recycling Collections Driver | 97% | 3% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Recycling collections driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among recycling collections drivers is White, which makes up 58.1% of all recycling collections drivers. Comparatively, 20.6% of recycling collections drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of recycling collections drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Recycling collections driver race
| Recycling collections driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Recycling collections driver race and ethnicity over time
See how recycling collections driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Recycling collections driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.07% | 11.40% | 2.24% | 16.87% |
| 2011 | 66.71% | 11.78% | 2.26% | 16.76% |
| 2012 | 65.99% | 11.93% | 2.41% | 17.10% |
| 2013 | 66.08% | 11.47% | 2.33% | 17.62% |
| 2014 | 65.80% | 11.91% | 2.51% | 17.27% |
| 2015 | 64.89% | 12.25% | 2.55% | 17.73% |
| 2016 | 64.10% | 11.88% | 2.65% | 18.60% |
| 2017 | 63.90% | 12.01% | 2.67% | 18.77% |
| 2018 | 63.40% | 12.05% | 2.97% | 18.78% |
| 2019 | 63.78% | 12.02% | 2.79% | 18.68% |
| 2020 | 61.00% | 12.00% | 3.03% | 18.97% |
| 2021 | 58.06% | 12.69% | 3.37% | 20.58% |
Recycling collections driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white recycling collections drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian recycling collections drivers have the lowest average salary at $31,138.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,407 |
| White | $31,632 |
| Black or African American | $31,229 |
| Asian | $31,138 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,352 |
Average recycling collections driver age
See how the average age of recycling collections drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Recycling collections driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Recycling collections driver age breakdown
The average age of recycling collections drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the recycling collections driver population.
Recycling collections driver age breakdown
| Recycling Collections Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Recycling collections driver educational attainment
The most common degree for recycling collections drivers is high school diploma, with 52% of recycling collections drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Recycling collections drivers by degree level
| Recycling collections driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Recycling collections driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, recycling collections drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,748 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, recycling collections drivers earn a median annual income of $32,445 compared to $32,206 for recycling collections drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,852 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,206 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,445 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,748 |
Recycling collections driver employment statistics
Company size where recycling collections drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where recycling collections drivers work.
Recycling collections driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Recycling collections driver jobs by company type
Employees with the recycling collections driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most recycling collections drivers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Recycling collections driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 22% |
Recycling collections driver turnover and employment statistics
Recycling collections driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for recycling collections drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recycling collections driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Recycling collections driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average recycling collections driver tenure
The average recycling collections driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 recycling collections drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Recycling collections driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Recycling collections driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of recycling collections drivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,666 |
| Recycling Collections Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Car Driver | 6.17% | 165,325 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| Bus Monitor | 8.77% | 11,422 |
Similar recycling collections driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,666 |
| Car Driver | 6.17% | 165,325 |
| Bus Operator | 8.69% | 65,075 |
| Bus Monitor | 8.77% | 11,422 |
Foreign languages spoken by recycling collections drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Recycling collections driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |