Shredder operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Shredder operator gender statistics
6.9% of shredder operators are women and 93.1% of shredder operators are men.
- Male, 93.1%
- Female, 6.9%
Shredder operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Shredder operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,528
Female income
$38,138
Shredder operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shredder operator positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of shredder operators are female.
Shredder operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.21% | 6.79% |
| 2011 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2013 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2014 | 93.72% | 6.28% |
| 2015 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2016 | 93.95% | 6.05% |
| 2017 | 93.01% | 6.99% |
| 2018 | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 2019 | 93.58% | 6.42% |
| 2020 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2021 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
Shredder operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared shredder 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% |
| Shredder Operator | 93% | 7% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Shredder operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shredder operators is White, which makes up 57.5% of all shredder operators. Comparatively, 19.4% of shredder operators are Hispanic or Latino and 15.7% of shredder operators are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 15.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Shredder operator race
| Shredder operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 15.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Shredder operator race and ethnicity over time
See how shredder operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shredder operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.23% | 15.90% | 2.55% | 17.22% |
| 2011 | 60.96% | 15.86% | 2.51% | 18.71% |
| 2012 | 61.62% | 15.60% | 2.44% | 18.24% |
| 2013 | 61.24% | 15.29% | 2.62% | 18.61% |
| 2014 | 61.16% | 15.13% | 2.88% | 18.43% |
| 2015 | 62.62% | 13.85% | 2.50% | 18.86% |
| 2016 | 60.07% | 16.69% | 2.40% | 18.67% |
| 2017 | 61.61% | 14.66% | 2.59% | 18.93% |
| 2018 | 60.12% | 15.34% | 3.02% | 19.03% |
| 2019 | 63.05% | 13.96% | 2.67% | 17.80% |
| 2020 | 57.84% | 15.98% | 2.93% | 18.24% |
| 2021 | 57.48% | 15.68% | 2.64% | 19.42% |
Shredder operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian shredder operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american shredder operators have the lowest average salary at $37,685.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,582 |
| White | $38,556 |
| Black or African American | $37,685 |
| Asian | $39,418 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,421 |
Average shredder operator age
See how the average age of shredder operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Shredder operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Shredder operator age breakdown
The average age of shredder operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the shredder operator population.
Shredder operator age breakdown
| Shredder Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Shredder operator educational attainment
The most common degree for shredder operators is high school diploma, with 46% of shredder operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Shredder operators by degree level
| Shredder operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Shredder operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shredder operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,377 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, shredder operators earn a median annual income of $38,614 compared to $38,544 for shredder operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,614 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,544 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,377 |
Shredder operator employment statistics
Company size where shredder operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shredder operators work.
Shredder operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Shredder operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for shredder operators are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Shredder operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Shredder operator turnover and employment statistics
Shredder operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shredder operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shredder operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shredder operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average shredder operator tenure
The average shredder operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 135 shredder operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Shredder operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Shredder operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shredder 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Shredder Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Loom Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,483 |
| Car Bracer | 4.67% | 6,029 |
| Sandwich Wrapper | 6.68% | 1,635 |
| Fish Straightener | 10.43% | 171 |
Similar shredder operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,282 |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Loom Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,483 |
| Car Bracer | 4.67% | 6,029 |
| Sandwich Wrapper | 6.68% | 1,635 |
| Fish Straightener | 10.43% | 171 |
Foreign languages spoken by shredder operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Shredder operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |