Sanitary landfill operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Sanitary landfill operator gender statistics
10.8% of sanitary landfill operators are women and 89.2% of sanitary landfill operators are men.
- Male, 89.2%
- Female, 10.8%
Sanitary landfill operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.2% |
| Female | 10.8% |
Sanitary landfill operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,211
Female income
$40,756
Sanitary landfill operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sanitary landfill operator positions over time. Currently, 10.8% of sanitary landfill operators are female.
Sanitary landfill operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.69% | 9.31% |
| 2011 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2013 | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 2014 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 89.65% | 10.35% |
| 2016 | 86.52% | 13.48% |
| 2017 | 88.27% | 11.73% |
| 2018 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
| 2019 | 89.58% | 10.42% |
| 2020 | 89.22% | 10.78% |
| 2021 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
Sanitary landfill operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared sanitary landfill operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Sanitary Landfill Operator | 89% | 11% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Sanitary landfill operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sanitary landfill operators is White, which makes up 67.1% of all sanitary landfill operators. Comparatively, 18.0% of sanitary landfill operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of sanitary landfill operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
Sanitary landfill operator race
| Sanitary landfill operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Sanitary landfill operator race and ethnicity over time
See how sanitary landfill operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sanitary landfill operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.39% | 7.19% | 0.71% | 15.07% |
| 2011 | 73.33% | 7.62% | 0.53% | 15.08% |
| 2012 | 73.51% | 7.33% | 0.80% | 15.18% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 6.96% | 0.90% | 14.51% |
| 2014 | 72.77% | 6.90% | 0.72% | 15.87% |
| 2015 | 72.55% | 6.85% | 0.78% | 16.06% |
| 2016 | 73.49% | 6.87% | 0.52% | 15.82% |
| 2017 | 72.13% | 6.38% | 1.08% | 16.49% |
| 2018 | 71.68% | 7.61% | 0.65% | 16.66% |
| 2019 | 72.71% | 6.62% | 0.56% | 17.01% |
| 2020 | 70.70% | 6.88% | 0.78% | 15.83% |
| 2021 | 67.10% | 7.71% | 0.94% | 18.04% |
Sanitary landfill operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sanitary landfill operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sanitary landfill operators have the lowest average salary at $41,479.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,709 |
| White | $43,495 |
| Black or African American | $41,479 |
| Asian | $43,970 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,478 |
Average sanitary landfill operator age
See how the average age of sanitary landfill operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sanitary landfill operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49.5 | |
| Unknown | 45 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 45.5 |
| White | 47 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 |
Sanitary landfill operator age breakdown
The average age of sanitary landfill operators is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the sanitary landfill operator population.
Sanitary landfill operator age breakdown
| Sanitary Landfill Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Sanitary landfill operator educational attainment
The most common degree for sanitary landfill operators is high school diploma, with 31% of sanitary landfill operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 22%
Sanitary landfill operators by degree level
| Sanitary landfill operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 22% |
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Sanitary landfill operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sanitary landfill operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,961 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sanitary landfill operators earn a median annual income of $43,130 compared to $43,000 for sanitary landfill operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,000 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,130 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,961 |
Sanitary landfill operator employment statistics
Most sanitary landfill operators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where sanitary landfill operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sanitary landfill operators work.
Sanitary landfill operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Sanitary landfill operator jobs by company type
Employees with the sanitary landfill operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sanitary landfill operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Sanitary landfill operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 38% |
Sanitary landfill operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for sanitary landfill operators are government, professional and utilities.
Sanitary landfill operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 31% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Utilities | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
Sanitary landfill operator turnover and employment statistics
Sanitary landfill operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sanitary landfill operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sanitary landfill operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sanitary landfill operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.28% |
| 2011 | 14.22% |
| 2012 | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 7.84% |
Average sanitary landfill operator tenure
The average sanitary landfill operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 99 sanitary landfill operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Sanitary landfill operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Sanitary landfill operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sanitary landfill operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Setter | 1.40% | 1,839 |
| Exterior Interior Specialist | 1.75% | 21,090 |
| Sanitary Landfill Operator | 2.22% | - |
| Tunnel Worker | 2.24% | 22,517 |
| Sign Installer | 2.76% | 17,563 |
| Vinyl Flooring Installer | 3.39% | 15,379 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
Similar sanitary landfill operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Setter | 1.40% | 1,839 |
| Exterior Interior Specialist | 1.75% | 21,090 |
| Tunnel Worker | 2.24% | 22,517 |
| Sign Installer | 2.76% | 17,563 |
| Vinyl Flooring Installer | 3.39% | 15,379 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |