Recycling specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Recycling specialist gender statistics
15.5% of recycling specialists are women and 84.5% of recycling specialists are men.
- Male, 84.5%
- Female, 15.5%
Recycling specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.5% |
| Female | 15.5% |
Recycling specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,950
Female income
$34,440
Recycling specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recycling specialist positions over time. Currently, 15.5% of recycling specialists are female.
Recycling specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.66% | 16.34% |
| 2011 | 83.76% | 16.24% |
| 2012 | 83.77% | 16.23% |
| 2013 | 84.15% | 15.85% |
| 2014 | 84.39% | 15.61% |
| 2015 | 84.98% | 15.02% |
| 2016 | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 2017 | 84.09% | 15.91% |
| 2018 | 85.48% | 14.52% |
| 2019 | 84.99% | 15.01% |
| 2020 | 84.22% | 15.78% |
| 2021 | 84.53% | 15.47% |
Recycling specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared recycling specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Recycling Specialist | 85% | 15% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Recycling specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among recycling specialists is White, which makes up 55.6% of all recycling specialists. Comparatively, 21.4% of recycling specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of recycling specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.4%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Recycling specialist race
| Recycling specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Recycling specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how recycling specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Recycling specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.86% | 12.16% | 5.98% | 19.84% |
| 2011 | 60.53% | 12.30% | 5.92% | 18.96% |
| 2012 | 59.21% | 12.27% | 6.00% | 20.46% |
| 2013 | 60.43% | 11.75% | 5.84% | 19.83% |
| 2014 | 59.69% | 11.73% | 5.76% | 20.38% |
| 2015 | 60.54% | 11.72% | 6.05% | 19.34% |
| 2016 | 59.40% | 11.80% | 6.05% | 20.18% |
| 2017 | 58.43% | 12.44% | 6.17% | 20.34% |
| 2018 | 59.94% | 11.42% | 6.34% | 19.89% |
| 2019 | 61.22% | 11.01% | 6.08% | 19.17% |
| 2020 | 58.42% | 11.01% | 7.04% | 19.19% |
| 2021 | 55.60% | 10.91% | 7.06% | 21.45% |
Recycling specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white recycling specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american recycling specialists have the lowest average salary at $37,639.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,752 |
| White | $40,598 |
| Black or African American | $37,639 |
| Asian | $38,504 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,331 |
Average recycling specialist age
See how the average age of recycling specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Recycling specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Recycling specialist age breakdown
The average age of recycling specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the recycling specialist population.
Recycling specialist age breakdown
| Recycling Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Recycling specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for recycling specialists is high school diploma, with 45% of recycling specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Recycling specialists by degree level
| Recycling specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Recycling specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, recycling specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,624 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, recycling specialists earn a median annual income of $39,854 compared to $39,056 for recycling specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,624 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,193 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,854 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,056 |
Recycling specialist employment statistics
Most recycling specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where recycling specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where recycling specialists work.
Recycling specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Recycling specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the recycling specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most recycling specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Recycling specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 23% |
Recycling specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for recycling specialists are government, manufacturing and professional.
Recycling specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Recycling specialist turnover and employment statistics
Recycling specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for recycling specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recycling specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Recycling specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average recycling specialist tenure
The average recycling specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 697 recycling specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Recycling specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Recycling specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of recycling specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sizer | 4.47% | 12 |
| Machine Operator Transplanter | 4.75% | 57,831 |
| Recycling Specialist | 4.90% | - |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Spice Cleaner | 8.41% | 35,478 |
| Line Helper | 8.89% | 59,037 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Similar recycling specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sizer | 4.47% | 12 |
| Machine Operator Transplanter | 4.75% | 57,831 |
| Box Stamper | 7.84% | 580 |
| Spice Cleaner | 8.41% | 35,478 |
| Line Helper | 8.89% | 59,037 |
| Screen Examiner | 15.21% | 2,912 |
Foreign languages spoken by recycling specialists
The most common foreign language among recycling specialists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Romanian, 6.3%
- Greek, 6.3%
- Other, 18.6%
Recycling specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Romanian | 6.3% |
| Greek | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |
