Salvage worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Salvage worker gender statistics
20.0% of salvage workers are women and 80.0% of salvage workers are men.
- Male, 80.0%
- Female, 20.0%
Salvage worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.0% |
| Female | 20.0% |
Salvage worker gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,531
Female income
$23,265
Salvage worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in salvage worker positions over time. Currently, 20.0% of salvage workers are female.
Salvage worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.65% | 16.35% |
| 2011 | 84.07% | 15.93% |
| 2012 | 84.19% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 83.59% | 16.41% |
| 2014 | 83.54% | 16.46% |
| 2015 | 83.70% | 16.30% |
| 2016 | 82.40% | 17.60% |
| 2017 | 82.81% | 17.19% |
| 2018 | 81.95% | 18.05% |
| 2019 | 80.73% | 19.27% |
| 2020 | 80.53% | 19.47% |
| 2021 | 80.00% | 20.00% |
Salvage worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared salvage workers 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% |
| Salvage Worker | 80% | 20% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Salvage worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among salvage workers is White, which makes up 54.4% of all salvage workers. Comparatively, 20.1% of salvage workers are Hispanic or Latino and 15.1% of salvage workers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 15.1%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Salvage worker race
| Salvage worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 15.1% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Salvage worker race and ethnicity over time
See how salvage worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Salvage worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.76% | 14.59% | 2.52% | 16.37% |
| 2011 | 61.89% | 16.03% | 2.55% | 16.42% |
| 2012 | 62.77% | 15.34% | 2.49% | 16.38% |
| 2013 | 63.05% | 14.79% | 2.62% | 16.37% |
| 2014 | 61.71% | 15.46% | 2.66% | 17.05% |
| 2015 | 61.17% | 15.01% | 2.64% | 17.89% |
| 2016 | 61.32% | 14.80% | 2.74% | 17.85% |
| 2017 | 60.96% | 14.60% | 3.17% | 17.92% |
| 2018 | 62.06% | 14.41% | 2.89% | 17.26% |
| 2019 | 60.62% | 14.66% | 3.10% | 18.22% |
| 2020 | 56.87% | 15.61% | 3.68% | 18.25% |
| 2021 | 54.37% | 15.14% | 4.14% | 20.12% |
Salvage worker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,344 |
| White | $27,418 |
| Black or African American | $25,615 |
| Asian | $26,585 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,727 |
Average salvage worker age
See how the average age of salvage workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Salvage worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Salvage worker age breakdown
The average age of salvage workers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the salvage worker population.
Salvage worker age breakdown
| Salvage Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Salvage worker educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 77%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Salvage workers by degree level
| Salvage worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 77% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Salvage worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,158 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,063 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,562 |
Salvage worker employment statistics
Company size where salvage workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where salvage workers work.
Salvage worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Salvage worker turnover and employment statistics
Salvage worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for salvage workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Salvage worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Salvage worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average salvage worker tenure
The average salvage worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 salvage workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Salvage worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 53% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Salvage worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of salvage workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Straddle Truck Driver | 3.85% | 394,216 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Detail Specialist | 4.59% | 5,840 |
| Salvage Worker | 4.67% | - |
| Food Packer | 6.68% | 64,278 |
| Quill Worker | 10.43% | 19,324 |
Similar salvage worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Straddle Truck Driver | 3.85% | 394,216 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Detail Specialist | 4.59% | 5,840 |
| Food Packer | 6.68% | 64,278 |
| Quill Worker | 10.43% | 19,324 |