Residential recycle driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Residential recycle driver demographics by:
Residential recycle driver gender statistics
9.9% of residential recycle drivers are women and 90.1% of residential recycle drivers are men.
- Male, 90.1%
- Female, 9.9%
Residential recycle driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.1% |
| Female | 9.9% |
Residential recycle driver gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,518
Female income
$36,462
Residential recycle driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in residential recycle driver positions over time. Currently, 9.9% of residential recycle drivers are female.
Residential recycle driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.87% | 5.13% |
| 2011 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2012 | 93.69% | 6.31% |
| 2013 | 90.79% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 92.09% | 7.91% |
| 2015 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2016 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2017 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2018 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 2019 | 92.41% | 7.59% |
| 2020 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2021 | 90.11% | 9.89% |
Residential recycle driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared residential recycle drivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 90% | 10% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Residential recycle driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among residential recycle drivers is White, which makes up 61.5% of all residential recycle drivers. Comparatively, 19.1% of residential recycle drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of residential recycle drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
Residential recycle driver race
| Residential recycle driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
Residential recycle driver race and ethnicity over time
See how residential recycle driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Residential recycle driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.81% | 13.89% | 2.54% | 17.54% |
| 2011 | 63.27% | 13.34% | 2.41% | 17.13% |
| 2012 | 61.14% | 13.59% | 2.15% | 19.52% |
| 2013 | 63.49% | 12.44% | 2.34% | 16.48% |
| 2014 | 62.88% | 12.92% | 3.47% | 16.47% |
| 2015 | 65.36% | 12.62% | 2.38% | 15.98% |
| 2016 | 63.05% | 11.89% | 2.46% | 16.76% |
| 2017 | 63.63% | 12.51% | 2.39% | 17.70% |
| 2018 | 65.73% | 10.18% | 2.53% | 16.76% |
| 2019 | 67.04% | 10.62% | 3.37% | 15.22% |
| 2020 | 62.29% | 12.04% | 3.11% | 16.90% |
| 2021 | 61.52% | 10.75% | 3.23% | 19.06% |
Residential recycle driver wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown residential recycle drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino residential recycle drivers have the lowest average salary at $38,756.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,070 |
| White | $39,715 |
| Black or African American | $39,676 |
| Asian | $39,387 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,756 |
Average residential recycle driver age
See how the average age of residential recycle drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Residential recycle driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 44.5 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 36 |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 49 |
Residential recycle driver age breakdown
The average age of residential recycle drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the residential recycle driver population.
Residential recycle driver age breakdown
| Residential Recycle Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Residential recycle driver educational attainment
The most common degree for residential recycle drivers is high school diploma, with 51% of residential recycle drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 19%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Residential recycle drivers by degree level
| Residential recycle driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Residential recycle driver employment statistics
Company size where residential recycle drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where residential recycle drivers work.
Residential recycle driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Residential recycle driver jobs by company type
Employees with the residential recycle driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most residential recycle drivers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Residential recycle driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 35% |
Residential recycle driver turnover and employment statistics
Residential recycle driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for residential recycle drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Residential recycle driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Residential recycle driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.86% |
| 2011 | 13.02% |
| 2012 | 10.45% |
| 2013 | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 11.66% |
| 2015 | 7.84% |
| 2016 | 9.06% |
| 2017 | 8.84% |
| 2018 | 7.88% |
| 2019 | 6.60% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 6.69% |
Average residential recycle driver tenure
The average residential recycle driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 residential recycle drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Residential recycle driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Residential recycle driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of residential recycle 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| Dock Operator | 3.85% | 43,536 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.14% | - |
| Bell Cleaner | 4.59% | 36,212 |
| Beef Selector | 4.67% | 4,293 |
| Cloth Packer | 6.68% | 16,114 |
| Woodworking Machine Offbearer | 10.43% | 30,150 |
Similar residential recycle driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| Dock Operator | 3.85% | 43,536 |
| Bell Cleaner | 4.59% | 36,212 |
| Beef Selector | 4.67% | 4,293 |
| Cloth Packer | 6.68% | 16,114 |
| Woodworking Machine Offbearer | 10.43% | 30,150 |