Street sweeper operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Street sweeper operator gender statistics
14.8% of street sweeper operators are women and 85.2% of street sweeper operators are men.
- Male, 85.2%
- Female, 14.8%
Street sweeper operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.2% |
| Female | 14.8% |
Street sweeper operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,081
Female income
$48,654
Street sweeper operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in street sweeper operator positions over time. Currently, 14.8% of street sweeper operators are female.
Street sweeper operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2011 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2012 | 93.34% | 6.66% |
| 2013 | 91.59% | 8.41% |
| 2014 | 92.71% | 7.29% |
| 2015 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2016 | 94.37% | 5.63% |
| 2017 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 87.81% | 12.19% |
| 2019 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
| 2020 | 87.79% | 12.21% |
| 2021 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
Street sweeper operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared street sweeper operators 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 Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Street sweeper operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among street sweeper operators is White, which makes up 60.7% of all street sweeper operators. Comparatively, 15.3% of street sweeper operators are Black or African American and 13.8% of street sweeper operators 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 operator race
| Street sweeper operator 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 operator race and ethnicity over time
See how street sweeper operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Street sweeper operator 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 operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino street sweeper operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american street sweeper operators have the lowest average salary at $51,909.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,697 |
| White | $53,339 |
| Black or African American | $51,909 |
| Asian | $53,845 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,789 |
Average street sweeper operator age
See how the average age of street sweeper operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Street sweeper operator 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 operator age breakdown
The average age of street sweeper operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the street sweeper operator population.
Street sweeper operator age breakdown
| Street Sweeper Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Street sweeper operator educational attainment
The most common degree for street sweeper operators is high school diploma, with 40% of street sweeper operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Street sweeper operators by degree level
| Street sweeper operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Street sweeper operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, street sweeper operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $57,033 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, street sweeper operators earn a median annual income of $52,874 compared to $52,091 for street sweeper operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,091 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,033 |
Street sweeper operator employment statistics
Most street sweeper operators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where street sweeper operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where street sweeper operators work.
Street sweeper operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Street sweeper operator jobs by company type
Employees with the street sweeper operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most street sweeper operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Street sweeper operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 33% |
Street sweeper operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for street sweeper operators are government, construction and utilities.
Street sweeper operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 31% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Street sweeper operator turnover and employment statistics
Street sweeper operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for street sweeper operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Street sweeper operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Street sweeper operator 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 operator tenure
The average street sweeper operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 244 street sweeper operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Street sweeper operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Street sweeper operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of street sweeper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper Operator | 1.73% | - |
| Coal Screener | 3.95% | 1,530 |
| Wide Load Escort | 6.17% | 1,317 |
| City Bus Driver | 8.69% | 49,162 |
| School Bus Operator | 8.77% | 49,076 |
Similar street sweeper operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Screener | 3.95% | 1,530 |
| Wide Load Escort | 6.17% | 1,317 |
| City Bus Driver | 8.69% | 49,162 |
| School Bus Operator | 8.77% | 49,076 |
Foreign languages spoken by street sweeper operators
The most common foreign language among street sweeper operators is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 14.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Polish, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
Street sweeper operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Polish | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |