Scrap drop operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Scrap drop operator demographics by:
Scrap drop operator gender statistics
15.8% of scrap drop operators are women and 84.2% of scrap drop operators are men.
- Male, 84.2%
- Female, 15.8%
Scrap drop operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.2% |
| Female | 15.8% |
Scrap drop operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,442
Female income
$33,780
Scrap drop operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scrap drop operator positions over time. Currently, 15.8% of scrap drop operators are female.
Scrap drop operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.98% | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 84.21% | 15.79% |
| 2012 | 82.99% | 17.01% |
| 2013 | 82.69% | 17.31% |
| 2014 | 76.20% | 23.80% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 22.42% |
| 2016 | 84.50% | 15.50% |
| 2017 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
| 2018 | 69.27% | 30.73% |
| 2019 | 80.09% | 19.91% |
| 2020 | 83.42% | 16.58% |
| 2021 | 84.21% | 15.79% |
Scrap drop operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared scrap drop operators 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% |
| Scrap Drop Operator | 84% | 16% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Scrap drop operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scrap drop operators is White, which makes up 73.8% of all scrap drop operators. Comparatively, 13.8% of scrap drop operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of scrap drop operators are Black or African American.
- White, 73.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
- Asian, 0.7%
Scrap drop operator race
| Scrap drop operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Scrap drop operator race and ethnicity over time
See how scrap drop operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scrap drop operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.36% | 13.59% | 0.49% | 7.52% |
| 2011 | 77.21% | 10.00% | 0.81% | 10.81% |
| 2012 | 76.50% | 9.40% | 0.91% | 10.31% |
| 2013 | 79.12% | 10.85% | 1.24% | 6.46% |
| 2014 | 77.78% | 7.49% | 0.75% | 11.99% |
| 2015 | 76.69% | 11.72% | 0.69% | 8.69% |
| 2016 | 77.34% | 9.79% | 0.28% | 10.35% |
| 2017 | 77.99% | 10.03% | 0.56% | 9.61% |
| 2018 | 77.87% | 8.93% | 0.53% | 9.20% |
| 2019 | 77.61% | 8.14% | 2.04% | 9.91% |
| 2020 | 73.42% | 9.20% | 1.19% | 11.07% |
| 2021 | 73.78% | 6.72% | 0.66% | 13.83% |
Scrap drop operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white scrap drop operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american scrap drop operators have the lowest average salary at $35,646.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,706 |
| White | $37,249 |
| Black or African American | $35,646 |
| Asian | $36,431 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,197 |
Average scrap drop operator age
See how the average age of scrap drop operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scrap drop operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 49 | |
| Black or African American | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
Scrap drop operator age breakdown
The average age of scrap drop operators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the scrap drop operator population.
Scrap drop operator age breakdown
| Scrap Drop Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Scrap drop operator educational attainment
The most common degree for scrap drop operators is high school diploma, with 40% of scrap drop operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Scrap drop operators by degree level
| Scrap drop operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Scrap drop operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scrap drop operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,166 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, scrap drop operators earn a median annual income of $36,734 compared to $36,263 for scrap drop operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,263 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,734 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,166 |
Scrap drop operator employment statistics
Company size where scrap drop operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scrap drop operators work.
Scrap drop operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 25% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Scrap drop operator turnover and employment statistics
Scrap drop operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scrap drop operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scrap drop operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scrap drop operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.28% |
| 2011 | 9.36% |
| 2012 | 8.67% |
| 2013 | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 5.14% |
| 2015 | 3.73% |
| 2016 | 5.73% |
| 2017 | 4.62% |
| 2018 | 4.30% |
| 2019 | 3.10% |
| 2020 | 5.99% |
| 2021 | 6.25% |
Average scrap drop operator tenure
The average scrap drop operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 scrap drop operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Scrap drop operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 46% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Scrap drop operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scrap drop 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Drop Operator | 1.94% | - |
| Distributor Operator | 3.85% | 44,648 |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Still Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,497 |
| Grocery Carrier | 4.67% | 25,525 |
| Bagger | 6.68% | 3,411 |
| Fish Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 30,721 |
Similar scrap drop operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Distributor Operator | 3.85% | 44,648 |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Still Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,497 |
| Grocery Carrier | 4.67% | 25,525 |
| Bagger | 6.68% | 3,411 |
| Fish Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 30,721 |