Recycling technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Recycling technician demographics by:
Recycling technician gender statistics
13.8% of recycling technicians are women and 86.2% of recycling technicians are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Recycling technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Recycling technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,485
Female income
$32,970
Recycling technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recycling technician positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of recycling technicians are female.
Recycling technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.42% | 14.58% |
| 2011 | 85.50% | 14.50% |
| 2012 | 85.52% | 14.48% |
| 2013 | 85.86% | 14.14% |
| 2014 | 86.08% | 13.92% |
| 2015 | 86.62% | 13.38% |
| 2016 | 86.21% | 13.79% |
| 2017 | 85.81% | 14.19% |
| 2018 | 87.07% | 12.93% |
| 2019 | 86.63% | 13.37% |
| 2020 | 85.92% | 14.08% |
| 2021 | 86.21% | 13.79% |
Recycling technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared recycling technicians 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 Technician | 86% | 14% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Recycling technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among recycling technicians is White, which makes up 58.0% of all recycling technicians. Comparatively, 18.5% of recycling technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of recycling technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Recycling technician race
| Recycling technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Recycling technician race and ethnicity over time
See how recycling technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Recycling technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.29% | 12.87% | 5.52% | 16.87% |
| 2011 | 62.96% | 13.02% | 5.46% | 16.00% |
| 2012 | 61.63% | 12.98% | 5.53% | 17.49% |
| 2013 | 62.86% | 12.46% | 5.37% | 16.86% |
| 2014 | 62.11% | 12.45% | 5.30% | 17.42% |
| 2015 | 62.97% | 12.44% | 5.58% | 16.37% |
| 2016 | 61.83% | 12.51% | 5.59% | 17.21% |
| 2017 | 60.86% | 13.15% | 5.71% | 17.37% |
| 2018 | 62.37% | 12.13% | 5.87% | 16.93% |
| 2019 | 63.64% | 11.72% | 5.62% | 16.21% |
| 2020 | 60.84% | 11.73% | 6.58% | 16.23% |
| 2021 | 58.02% | 11.63% | 6.59% | 18.48% |
Recycling technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white recycling technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american recycling technicians have the lowest average salary at $34,767.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,920 |
| White | $36,374 |
| Black or African American | $34,767 |
| Asian | $35,242 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,147 |
Average recycling technician age
See how the average age of recycling technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Recycling technician 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of recycling technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the recycling technician population.
Recycling technician age breakdown
| Recycling Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Recycling technician educational attainment
The most common degree for recycling technicians is high school diploma, with 44% of recycling technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Recycling technicians by degree level
| Recycling technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Recycling technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, recycling technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,448 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, recycling technicians earn a median annual income of $35,975 compared to $35,543 for recycling technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,448 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,963 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,975 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,543 |
Recycling technician employment statistics
Most recycling technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where recycling technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where recycling technicians work.
Recycling technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Recycling technician jobs by company type
Employees with the recycling technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most recycling technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Recycling technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 11% |
Recycling technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for recycling technicians are manufacturing, education and professional.
Recycling technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Recycling technician turnover and employment statistics
Recycling technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for recycling technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recycling technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Recycling technician 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 technician tenure
The average recycling technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 893 recycling technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Recycling technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Recycling technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of recycling technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Record Changer Tester | 4.47% | 7,140 |
| Bread Wrapper Operator | 4.75% | 42,105 |
| Recycling Technician | 4.90% | - |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Screen Operator | 8.41% | 31,014 |
| Furnace Helper | 8.89% | 13,640 |
| Negative Restorer | 15.21% | 23 |
Similar recycling technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Record Changer Tester | 4.47% | 7,140 |
| Bread Wrapper Operator | 4.75% | 42,105 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Screen Operator | 8.41% | 31,014 |
| Furnace Helper | 8.89% | 13,640 |
| Negative Restorer | 15.21% | 23 |
Foreign languages spoken by recycling technicians
The most common foreign language among recycling technicians is Spanish at 61.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.5% and French is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 61.9%
- German, 9.5%
- French, 9.5%
- Swedish, 4.8%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Other, 9.5%
Recycling technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.9% |
| German | 9.5% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Swedish | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Other | 9.5% |
