Sewage disposal worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Sewage disposal worker gender statistics
4.5% of sewage disposal workers are women and 95.5% of sewage disposal workers are men.
- Male, 95.5%
- Female, 4.5%
Sewage disposal worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 4.5% |
Sewage disposal worker gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,692
Female income
$41,637
Sewage disposal worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sewage disposal worker positions over time. Currently, 4.5% of sewage disposal workers are female.
Sewage disposal worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2011 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 2012 | 97.10% | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2014 | 96.71% | 3.29% |
| 2015 | 96.99% | 3.01% |
| 2016 | 96.80% | 3.20% |
| 2017 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
| 2018 | 96.10% | 3.90% |
| 2019 | 96.20% | 3.80% |
| 2020 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2021 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
Sewage disposal worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared sewage disposal 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% |
| Sewage Disposal Worker | 95% | 5% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Sewage disposal worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sewage disposal workers is White, which makes up 49.5% of all sewage disposal workers. Comparatively, 24.5% of sewage disposal workers are Hispanic or Latino and 16.6% of sewage disposal workers are Black or African American.
- White, 49.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.5%
- Black or African American, 16.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Sewage disposal worker race
| Sewage disposal worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Sewage disposal worker race and ethnicity over time
See how sewage disposal worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sewage disposal worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.02% | 17.96% | 2.56% | 24.94% |
| 2011 | 50.04% | 19.20% | 2.28% | 25.65% |
| 2012 | 50.70% | 16.93% | 2.72% | 26.73% |
| 2013 | 52.86% | 17.17% | 1.97% | 25.12% |
| 2014 | 51.41% | 16.71% | 2.66% | 25.76% |
| 2015 | 51.78% | 17.03% | 2.68% | 24.98% |
| 2016 | 50.11% | 18.71% | 2.84% | 25.42% |
| 2017 | 50.99% | 16.68% | 3.16% | 25.78% |
| 2018 | 53.85% | 15.03% | 3.15% | 24.74% |
| 2019 | 54.20% | 15.98% | 2.77% | 23.96% |
| 2020 | 50.13% | 16.29% | 3.71% | 25.06% |
| 2021 | 49.52% | 16.58% | 3.48% | 24.54% |
Sewage disposal worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sewage disposal workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sewage disposal workers have the lowest average salary at $44,630.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,113 |
| White | $45,515 |
| Black or African American | $44,630 |
| Asian | $46,837 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,401 |
Average sewage disposal worker age
See how the average age of sewage disposal workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sewage disposal worker 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 |
Sewage disposal worker age breakdown
The average age of sewage disposal workers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the sewage disposal worker population.
Sewage disposal worker age breakdown
| Sewage Disposal Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Sewage disposal worker educational attainment
The most common degree for sewage disposal workers is diploma, with 33% of sewage disposal workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Bachelor's, 11%
Sewage disposal workers by degree level
| Sewage disposal worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
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Sewage disposal worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sewage disposal workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,883 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, sewage disposal workers earn a median annual income of $45,242 compared to $45,222 for sewage disposal workers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,242 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,222 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,883 |
Sewage disposal worker turnover and employment statistics
Sewage disposal worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sewage disposal workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sewage disposal worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sewage disposal worker 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 sewage disposal worker tenure
The average sewage disposal worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 sewage disposal workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sewage disposal worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 34% |
Sewage disposal worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sewage disposal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cantilever Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,202 |
| Clamp Operator | 3.85% | 91,015 |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Sewage Disposal Worker | 4.59% | - |
| Yard Labour | 4.67% | 23,286 |
| Cigar Packer | 6.68% | 16,067 |
| Cotton Cleaner | 10.43% | 35,477 |
Similar sewage disposal worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cantilever Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,202 |
| Clamp Operator | 3.85% | 91,015 |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Yard Labour | 4.67% | 23,286 |
| Cigar Packer | 6.68% | 16,067 |
| Cotton Cleaner | 10.43% | 35,477 |