Solid waste engineer demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Solid waste engineer demographics by:
Solid waste engineer gender statistics
15.1% of solid waste engineers are women and 84.9% of solid waste engineers are men.
- Male, 84.9%
- Female, 15.1%
Solid waste engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.9% |
| Female | 15.1% |
Solid waste engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,696
Female income
$64,461
Solid waste engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solid waste engineer positions over time. Currently, 15.1% of solid waste engineers are female.
Solid waste engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2011 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 91.54% | 8.46% |
| 2013 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2014 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2015 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 2016 | 89.99% | 10.01% |
| 2017 | 89.17% | 10.83% |
| 2018 | 87.49% | 12.51% |
| 2019 | 87.92% | 12.08% |
| 2020 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2021 | 84.91% | 15.09% |
Solid waste engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared solid waste engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Solid Waste Engineer | 85% | 15% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Solid waste engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solid waste engineers is White, which makes up 69.0% of all solid waste engineers. Comparatively, 12.4% of solid waste engineers are Asian and 10.6% of solid waste engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.0%
- Asian, 12.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Solid waste engineer race
| Solid waste engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Asian | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Solid waste engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how solid waste engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solid waste engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.07% | 7.06% | 9.22% | 4.92% |
| 2011 | 71.97% | 5.98% | 12.11% | 8.55% |
| 2012 | 71.99% | 6.49% | 11.20% | 8.03% |
| 2013 | 76.61% | 5.18% | 7.13% | 9.16% |
| 2014 | 73.36% | 7.20% | 8.00% | 9.45% |
| 2015 | 69.07% | 7.32% | 12.03% | 8.89% |
| 2016 | 68.83% | 5.66% | 14.63% | 8.80% |
| 2017 | 71.27% | 7.07% | 10.74% | 8.35% |
| 2018 | 62.91% | 6.75% | 15.75% | 10.98% |
| 2019 | 71.23% | 4.22% | 14.33% | 7.78% |
| 2020 | 66.34% | 6.72% | 11.40% | 9.14% |
| 2021 | 68.96% | 3.78% | 12.37% | 10.60% |
Solid waste engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american solid waste engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown solid waste engineers have the lowest average salary at $61,982.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,982 |
| White | $62,382 |
| Black or African American | $65,082 |
| Asian | $64,519 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,578 |
Average solid waste engineer age
See how the average age of solid waste engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Solid waste engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 47.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Solid waste engineer age breakdown
The average age of solid waste engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the solid waste engineer population.
Solid waste engineer age breakdown
| Solid Waste Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Solid waste engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for solid waste engineers is bachelor's degree, with 36% of solid waste engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 35% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Solid waste engineers by degree level
| Solid waste engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
Solid waste engineer jobs you might like
Solid waste engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,707 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,960 |
Solid waste engineer employment statistics
Most solid waste engineers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where solid waste engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solid waste engineers work.
Solid waste engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Solid waste engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the solid waste engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most solid waste engineers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Solid waste engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 58% |
Solid waste engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for solid waste engineers are government, energy and utilities.
Solid waste engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 56% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Solid waste engineer turnover and employment statistics
Solid waste engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solid waste engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solid waste engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solid waste engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 2.66% |
| 2012 | 2.97% |
| 2013 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2.57% |
| 2020 | 0.65% |
| 2021 | 1.20% |
Average solid waste engineer tenure
The average solid waste engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 239 solid waste engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Solid waste engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Solid waste engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solid waste engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washer Engineer | 3.67% | 71,920 |
| Principal Manufacturing Engineer | 5.25% | 91,957 |
| Test Fixture Designer | 6.39% | 62,006 |
| Weight Engineer | 7.54% | 5,045 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
| Solid Waste Engineer | 12.89% | - |
Similar solid waste engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Washer Engineer | 3.67% | 71,920 |
| Principal Manufacturing Engineer | 5.25% | 91,957 |
| Test Fixture Designer | 6.39% | 62,006 |
| Weight Engineer | 7.54% | 5,045 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
Foreign languages spoken by solid waste engineers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Solid waste engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |