Solid waste collector demographics and statistics in the US
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Solid waste collector demographics by:
Solid waste collector gender statistics
3.1% of solid waste collectors are women and 96.9% of solid waste collectors are men.
- Male, 96.9%
- Female, 3.1%
Solid waste collector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.9% |
| Female | 3.1% |
Solid waste collector gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,196
Female income
$28,399
Solid waste collector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solid waste collector positions over time. Currently, 3.1% of solid waste collectors are female.
Solid waste collector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2011 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2012 | 98.08% | 1.92% |
| 2013 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 2014 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2016 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2017 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2018 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
| 2019 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2020 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2021 | 96.91% | 3.09% |
Solid waste collector related jobs gender ratio
We compared solid waste collectors 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% |
| Solid Waste Collector | 97% | 3% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Solid waste collector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solid waste collectors is White, which makes up 53.3% of all solid waste collectors. Comparatively, 24.5% of solid waste collectors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of solid waste collectors are Black or African American.
- White, 53.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.5%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Solid waste collector race
| Solid waste collector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Solid waste collector race and ethnicity over time
See how solid waste collector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solid waste collector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.63% | 16.77% | 2.33% | 22.97% |
| 2011 | 55.09% | 16.23% | 2.20% | 22.56% |
| 2012 | 52.97% | 16.48% | 1.94% | 24.95% |
| 2013 | 55.31% | 15.32% | 2.14% | 21.90% |
| 2014 | 54.71% | 15.81% | 3.26% | 21.90% |
| 2015 | 57.19% | 15.51% | 2.17% | 21.41% |
| 2016 | 54.87% | 14.78% | 2.25% | 22.19% |
| 2017 | 55.46% | 15.39% | 2.18% | 23.13% |
| 2018 | 57.55% | 13.06% | 2.32% | 22.19% |
| 2019 | 58.86% | 13.51% | 3.16% | 20.64% |
| 2020 | 54.12% | 14.92% | 2.90% | 22.33% |
| 2021 | 53.34% | 13.64% | 3.03% | 24.49% |
Solid waste collector wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown solid waste collectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino solid waste collectors have the lowest average salary at $30,496.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,705 |
| White | $31,378 |
| Black or African American | $31,342 |
| Asian | $31,075 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,496 |
Average solid waste collector age
See how the average age of solid waste collectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solid waste collector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 44.5 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 36 |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 49 |
Solid waste collector age breakdown
The average age of solid waste collectors is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the solid waste collector population.
Solid waste collector age breakdown
| Solid Waste Collector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Solid waste collector educational attainment
The most common degree for solid waste collectors is high school diploma, with 56% of solid waste collectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Solid waste collectors by degree level
| Solid waste collector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Solid waste collector employment statistics
Company size where solid waste collectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solid waste collectors work.
Solid waste collector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Solid waste collector jobs by company type
Employees with the solid waste collector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most solid waste collectors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Solid waste collector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 77% |
Solid waste collector turnover and employment statistics
Solid waste collector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solid waste collectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solid waste collector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solid waste collector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.86% |
| 2011 | 13.02% |
| 2012 | 10.45% |
| 2013 | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 11.66% |
| 2015 | 7.84% |
| 2016 | 9.06% |
| 2017 | 8.84% |
| 2018 | 7.88% |
| 2019 | 6.60% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 6.69% |
Average solid waste collector tenure
The average solid waste collector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 solid waste collectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Solid waste collector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Solid waste collector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solid waste collectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Electric Fork Operator | 3.85% | 41,349 |
| Solid Waste Collector | 4.14% | - |
| Stove Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,477 |
| Sawmill Worker | 4.67% | 22,526 |
| Poultry Dressing Worker | 6.68% | 20,070 |
| Stoneworking Belt Sander | 10.43% | 190 |
Similar solid waste collector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Electric Fork Operator | 3.85% | 41,349 |
| Stove Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,477 |
| Sawmill Worker | 4.67% | 22,526 |
| Poultry Dressing Worker | 6.68% | 20,070 |
| Stoneworking Belt Sander | 10.43% | 190 |
Foreign languages spoken by solid waste collectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Solid waste collector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |