Street sweeper demographics and statistics in the US
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Street sweeper gender statistics
8.4% of street sweepers are women and 91.6% of street sweepers are men.
- Male, 91.6%
- Female, 8.4%
Street sweeper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.6% |
| Female | 8.4% |
Street sweeper gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,104
Female income
$48,675
Street sweeper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in street sweeper positions over time. Currently, 8.4% of street sweepers are female.
Street sweeper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.47% | 3.53% |
| 2011 | 97.64% | 2.36% |
| 2012 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
| 2013 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 2014 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 2016 | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 2017 | 96.47% | 3.53% |
| 2018 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2019 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 93.16% | 6.84% |
| 2021 | 91.59% | 8.41% |
Street sweeper related jobs gender ratio
We compared street sweepers 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% |
| Street Sweeper | 92% | 8% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Street sweeper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among street sweepers is White, which makes up 60.7% of all street sweepers. Comparatively, 15.3% of street sweepers are Black or African American and 13.8% of street sweepers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.7%
- Black or African American, 15.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Street sweeper race
| Street sweeper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Street sweeper race and ethnicity over time
See how street sweeper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Street sweeper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.49% | 10.47% | 1.73% | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 76.79% | 10.99% | 1.79% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 75.23% | 10.04% | 2.54% | 10.04% |
| 2013 | 70.70% | 13.65% | 2.59% | 10.10% |
| 2014 | 73.78% | 13.11% | 1.59% | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 72.80% | 11.93% | 1.37% | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 71.56% | 13.37% | 2.36% | 10.22% |
| 2017 | 73.22% | 12.81% | 2.91% | 8.59% |
| 2018 | 65.09% | 14.92% | 3.01% | 13.97% |
| 2019 | 63.71% | 16.22% | 3.35% | 13.20% |
| 2020 | 64.00% | 14.09% | 5.20% | 11.75% |
| 2021 | 60.70% | 15.25% | 4.81% | 13.82% |
Street sweeper wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino street sweepers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american street sweepers have the lowest average salary at $51,931.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,720 |
| White | $53,361 |
| Black or African American | $51,931 |
| Asian | $53,868 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,814 |
Average street sweeper age
See how the average age of street sweepers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Street sweeper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 62 | 57 |
| Black or African American | 53.5 | 57 |
| Asian | 54.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 48 |
Street sweeper age breakdown
The average age of street sweepers is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the street sweeper population.
Street sweeper age breakdown
| Street Sweeper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Street sweeper educational attainment
The most common degree for street sweepers is high school diploma, with 45% of street sweepers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 16%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Street sweepers by degree level
| Street sweeper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Street sweeper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, street sweepers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $57,057 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, street sweepers earn a median annual income of $52,896 compared to $52,114 for street sweepers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,896 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,114 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,057 |
Street sweeper employment statistics
Most street sweepers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where street sweepers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where street sweepers work.
Street sweeper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Street sweeper jobs by company type
Employees with the street sweeper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most street sweepers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Street sweeper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 12% |
Street sweeper jobs by industry
The most common industries for street sweepers are professional, manufacturing and construction.
Street sweeper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Government | 11% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Street sweeper turnover and employment statistics
Street sweeper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for street sweepers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Street sweeper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Street sweeper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.81% |
| 2011 | 9.39% |
| 2012 | 6.27% |
| 2013 | 6.46% |
| 2014 | 4.27% |
| 2015 | 6.02% |
| 2016 | 3.78% |
| 2017 | 4.98% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 3.38% |
| 2020 | 7.68% |
| 2021 | 8.68% |
Average street sweeper tenure
The average street sweeper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 352 street sweepers resumes in Zippia's database.
Street sweeper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Street sweeper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of street sweepers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper | 1.73% | - |
| Car Pick Up Driver | 3.95% | 618,302 |
| Test Car Driver | 6.17% | 344,223 |
| City Bus Driver | 8.69% | 49,162 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
Similar street sweeper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Pick Up Driver | 3.95% | 618,302 |
| Test Car Driver | 6.17% | 344,223 |
| City Bus Driver | 8.69% | 49,162 |
| School Bus Attendant | 8.77% | 67,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by street sweepers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Finnish, 33.3%
Street sweeper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Finnish | 33.3% |