Sanitation truck cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Sanitation truck cleaner gender statistics
29.6% of sanitation truck cleaners are women and 70.4% of sanitation truck cleaners are men.
- Male, 70.4%
- Female, 29.6%
Sanitation truck cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.4% |
| Female | 29.6% |
Sanitation truck cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,750
Female income
$31,689
Sanitation truck cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sanitation truck cleaner positions over time. Currently, 29.6% of sanitation truck cleaners are female.
Sanitation truck cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.68% | 22.32% |
| 2011 | 76.63% | 23.37% |
| 2012 | 79.10% | 20.90% |
| 2013 | 75.15% | 24.85% |
| 2014 | 76.90% | 23.10% |
| 2015 | 78.44% | 21.56% |
| 2016 | 77.38% | 22.62% |
| 2017 | 76.30% | 23.70% |
| 2018 | 73.57% | 26.43% |
| 2019 | 74.11% | 25.89% |
| 2020 | 71.53% | 28.47% |
| 2021 | 70.37% | 29.63% |
Sanitation truck cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared sanitation truck cleaners 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% |
| Sanitation Truck Cleaner | 70% | 30% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Sanitation truck cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sanitation truck cleaners is White, which makes up 63.0% of all sanitation truck cleaners. Comparatively, 14.6% of sanitation truck cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of sanitation truck cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Sanitation truck cleaner race
| Sanitation truck cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Sanitation truck cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how sanitation truck cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sanitation truck cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.48% | 13.76% | 3.34% | 14.97% |
| 2011 | 63.50% | 15.00% | 3.07% | 15.68% |
| 2012 | 64.16% | 12.74% | 3.50% | 16.76% |
| 2013 | 66.33% | 12.97% | 2.75% | 15.15% |
| 2014 | 64.87% | 12.52% | 3.45% | 15.79% |
| 2015 | 65.24% | 12.83% | 3.46% | 15.01% |
| 2016 | 63.57% | 14.51% | 3.62% | 15.45% |
| 2017 | 64.45% | 12.48% | 3.94% | 15.81% |
| 2018 | 67.32% | 10.84% | 3.94% | 14.77% |
| 2019 | 67.67% | 11.79% | 3.55% | 13.99% |
| 2020 | 63.59% | 12.10% | 4.49% | 15.10% |
| 2021 | 62.99% | 12.39% | 4.26% | 14.57% |
Sanitation truck cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sanitation truck cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sanitation truck cleaners have the lowest average salary at $32,478.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,602 |
| White | $32,705 |
| Black or African American | $32,478 |
| Asian | $33,038 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,929 |
Average sanitation truck cleaner age
See how the average age of sanitation truck cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Sanitation truck cleaner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Sanitation truck cleaner age breakdown
The average age of sanitation truck cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the sanitation truck cleaner population.
Sanitation truck cleaner age breakdown
| Sanitation Truck Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Sanitation truck cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for sanitation truck cleaners is high school diploma, with 57% of sanitation truck cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Sanitation truck cleaners by degree level
| Sanitation truck cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Sanitation truck cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sanitation truck cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,542 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, sanitation truck cleaners earn a median annual income of $32,635 compared to $32,630 for sanitation truck cleaners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,635 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,630 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,542 |
Sanitation truck cleaner employment statistics
Company size where sanitation truck cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sanitation truck cleaners work.
Sanitation truck cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Sanitation truck cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for sanitation truck cleaners are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Sanitation truck cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Professional | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Sanitation truck cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Sanitation truck cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sanitation truck cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sanitation truck cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sanitation truck cleaner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average sanitation truck cleaner tenure
The average sanitation truck cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 235 sanitation truck cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Sanitation truck cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Sanitation truck cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sanitation truck cleaners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Tower Operator | 1.94% | 26,902 |
| Mortising Machine Operator | 3.85% | 67,897 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Sanitation Truck Cleaner | 4.59% | - |
| Pigs Feet Cleaner | 4.67% | 35,476 |
| Packer/Shipper | 6.68% | 17,034 |
| Sock Boarder | 10.43% | 1,217 |
Similar sanitation truck cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Tower Operator | 1.94% | 26,902 |
| Mortising Machine Operator | 3.85% | 67,897 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Pigs Feet Cleaner | 4.67% | 35,476 |
| Packer/Shipper | 6.68% | 17,034 |
| Sock Boarder | 10.43% | 1,217 |
Foreign languages spoken by sanitation truck cleaners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Sanitation truck cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
