Sanitation officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Sanitation officer gender statistics
36.5% of sanitation officers are women and 63.5% of sanitation officers are men.
- Male, 63.5%
- Female, 36.5%
Sanitation officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.5% |
| Female | 36.5% |
Sanitation officer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,288
Female income
$64,426
Sanitation officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sanitation officer positions over time. Currently, 36.5% of sanitation officers are female.
Sanitation officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.09% | 50.91% |
| 2011 | 48.52% | 51.48% |
| 2012 | 50.83% | 49.17% |
| 2013 | 54.56% | 45.44% |
| 2014 | 48.66% | 51.34% |
| 2015 | 47.22% | 52.78% |
| 2016 | 44.18% | 55.82% |
| 2017 | 39.77% | 60.23% |
| 2018 | 63.69% | 36.31% |
| 2019 | 60.26% | 39.74% |
| 2020 | 61.19% | 38.81% |
| 2021 | 63.49% | 36.51% |
Sanitation officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared sanitation officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, certified industrial hygienist and chief safety officer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Midwife | 7% | 93% |
| Genetic Counselor | 12% | 88% |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 17% | 83% |
| Sanitation Officer | 63% | 37% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Sanitation officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sanitation officers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all sanitation officers. Comparatively, 14.3% of sanitation officers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of sanitation officers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Sanitation officer race
| Sanitation officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Sanitation officer race and ethnicity over time
See how sanitation officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sanitation officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.68% | 10.05% | 4.35% | 10.71% |
| 2011 | 68.31% | 12.82% | 3.87% | 12.00% |
| 2012 | 68.93% | 12.31% | 3.98% | 11.61% |
| 2013 | 67.88% | 11.93% | 4.74% | 11.85% |
| 2014 | 68.61% | 11.88% | 4.37% | 11.71% |
| 2015 | 70.09% | 11.60% | 4.95% | 10.31% |
| 2016 | 69.76% | 10.93% | 5.19% | 11.96% |
| 2017 | 65.01% | 13.92% | 6.35% | 11.08% |
| 2018 | 66.44% | 11.06% | 4.79% | 14.03% |
| 2019 | 68.35% | 10.62% | 4.43% | 13.64% |
| 2020 | 65.19% | 10.21% | 3.89% | 15.81% |
| 2021 | 62.44% | 10.12% | 5.68% | 14.34% |
Sanitation officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sanitation officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sanitation officers have the lowest average salary at $67,606.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,036 |
| White | $68,728 |
| Black or African American | $70,104 |
| Asian | $76,290 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,606 |
Average sanitation officer age
See how the average age of sanitation officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sanitation officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 37 |
| White | 48 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 37 |
| Asian | 43 | 38.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Sanitation officer age breakdown
The average age of sanitation officers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the sanitation officer population.
Sanitation officer age breakdown
| Sanitation Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Sanitation officer educational attainment
The most common degree for sanitation officers is bachelor's degree, with 45% of sanitation officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 15%
Sanitation officers by degree level
| Sanitation officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 15% |
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Sanitation officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sanitation officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $90,324 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sanitation officers earn a median annual income of $72,385 compared to $70,532 for sanitation officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,324 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,785 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,385 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,532 |
Sanitation officer employment statistics
Most sanitation officers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where sanitation officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sanitation officers work.
Sanitation officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Sanitation officer jobs by company type
Employees with the sanitation officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sanitation officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Sanitation officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 22% |
Sanitation officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for sanitation officers are hospitality, government and non profits.
Sanitation officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 21% |
| Government | 18% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
Sanitation officer turnover and employment statistics
Sanitation officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sanitation officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sanitation officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sanitation officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 4.21% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 3.27% |
| 2019 | 2.43% |
| 2020 | 2.91% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average sanitation officer tenure
The average sanitation officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 65 sanitation officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sanitation officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Sanitation officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sanitation officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist In Charge | 5.03% | 55,466 |
| Sanitation Officer | 7.06% | - |
| Reimbursement Specialist | 8.20% | 32,292 |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 8.57% | 136,905 |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Similar sanitation officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist In Charge | 5.03% | 55,466 |
| Reimbursement Specialist | 8.20% | 32,292 |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 8.57% | 136,905 |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by sanitation officers
The most common foreign language among sanitation officers is Arabic at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Arabic, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Sanitation officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |