Solid waste truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Solid waste truck driver demographics by:
Solid waste truck driver gender statistics
6.3% of solid waste truck drivers are women and 93.7% of solid waste truck drivers are men.
- Male, 93.7%
- Female, 6.3%
Solid waste truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.7% |
| Female | 6.3% |
Solid waste truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,516
Female income
$34,659
Solid waste truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solid waste truck driver positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of solid waste truck drivers are female.
Solid waste truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.39% | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2012 | 94.82% | 5.18% |
| 2013 | 94.62% | 5.38% |
| 2014 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2015 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 94.31% | 5.69% |
| 2017 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
| 2018 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2019 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2020 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 2021 | 93.69% | 6.31% |
Solid waste truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared solid waste truck drivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Solid Waste Truck Driver | 94% | 6% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Solid waste truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solid waste truck drivers is White, which makes up 53.1% of all solid waste truck drivers. Comparatively, 22.8% of solid waste truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 15.8% of solid waste truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.8%
- Black or African American, 15.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Solid waste truck driver race
| Solid waste truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% |
| Black or African American | 15.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Solid waste truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how solid waste truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solid waste truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.09% | 14.47% | 2.07% | 19.08% |
| 2011 | 61.72% | 14.85% | 2.09% | 18.97% |
| 2012 | 61.01% | 15.00% | 2.24% | 19.31% |
| 2013 | 61.09% | 14.53% | 2.15% | 19.83% |
| 2014 | 60.82% | 14.98% | 2.34% | 19.48% |
| 2015 | 59.90% | 15.31% | 2.38% | 19.95% |
| 2016 | 59.11% | 14.95% | 2.47% | 20.82% |
| 2017 | 58.91% | 15.07% | 2.50% | 20.98% |
| 2018 | 58.41% | 15.12% | 2.80% | 21.00% |
| 2019 | 58.80% | 15.09% | 2.62% | 20.89% |
| 2020 | 56.02% | 15.06% | 2.85% | 21.18% |
| 2021 | 53.07% | 15.76% | 3.20% | 22.79% |
Solid waste truck driver wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,572 |
| White | $37,795 |
| Black or African American | $37,394 |
| Asian | $37,304 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,517 |
Average solid waste truck driver age
See how the average age of solid waste truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solid waste truck driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Solid waste truck driver age breakdown
The average age of solid waste truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the solid waste truck driver population.
Solid waste truck driver age breakdown
| Solid Waste Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Solid waste truck driver educational attainment
The most common degree for solid waste truck drivers is high school diploma, with 37% of solid waste truck drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 16%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Solid waste truck drivers by degree level
| Solid waste truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Solid waste truck driver wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,018 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,365 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,602 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,900 |
Solid waste truck driver employment statistics
Company size where solid waste truck drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solid waste truck drivers work.
Solid waste truck driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Solid waste truck driver jobs by company type
Employees with the solid waste truck driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most solid waste truck drivers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Solid waste truck driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 70% |
Solid waste truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Solid waste truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solid waste truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solid waste truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solid waste truck driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average solid waste truck driver tenure
The average solid waste truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 117 solid waste truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Solid waste truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Solid waste truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solid waste truck drivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Transport Operator | 1.73% | 26,744 |
| Solid Waste Truck Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 353,870 |
| Tram Driver | 8.69% | 42,974 |
| Bus Monitor | 8.77% | 11,422 |
Similar solid waste truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Transport Operator | 1.73% | 26,744 |
| Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 353,870 |
| Tram Driver | 8.69% | 42,974 |
| Bus Monitor | 8.77% | 11,422 |
Foreign languages spoken by solid waste truck drivers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
Solid waste truck driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |