Tank washer demographics and statistics in the US
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Tank washer gender statistics
5.1% of tank washers are women and 94.9% of tank washers are men.
- Male, 94.9%
- Female, 5.1%
Tank washer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.9% |
| Female | 5.1% |
Tank washer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,874
Female income
$33,418
Tank washer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tank washer positions over time. Currently, 5.1% of tank washers are female.
Tank washer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.49% | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 96.28% | 3.72% |
| 2012 | 96.76% | 3.24% |
| 2013 | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 2014 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 96.64% | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2018 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2019 | 95.76% | 4.24% |
| 2020 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
| 2021 | 94.94% | 5.06% |
Tank washer related jobs gender ratio
We compared tank washers 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% |
| Tank Washer | 95% | 5% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Tank washer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tank washers is White, which makes up 58.4% of all tank washers. Comparatively, 17.8% of tank washers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of tank washers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Tank washer race
| Tank washer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Tank washer race and ethnicity over time
See how tank washer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tank washer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.90% | 14.69% | 3.78% | 18.18% |
| 2011 | 58.92% | 15.93% | 3.51% | 18.89% |
| 2012 | 59.58% | 13.66% | 3.94% | 19.97% |
| 2013 | 61.74% | 13.90% | 3.19% | 18.36% |
| 2014 | 60.29% | 13.44% | 3.89% | 19.00% |
| 2015 | 60.66% | 13.76% | 3.90% | 18.22% |
| 2016 | 58.99% | 15.44% | 4.06% | 18.66% |
| 2017 | 59.87% | 13.41% | 4.39% | 19.02% |
| 2018 | 62.73% | 11.76% | 4.38% | 17.98% |
| 2019 | 63.08% | 12.71% | 4.00% | 17.20% |
| 2020 | 59.01% | 13.02% | 4.93% | 18.31% |
| 2021 | 58.40% | 13.31% | 4.70% | 17.78% |
Tank washer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tank washers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tank washers have the lowest average salary at $34,499.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,670 |
| White | $34,812 |
| Black or African American | $34,499 |
| Asian | $35,272 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,121 |
Average tank washer age
See how the average age of tank washers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tank washer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Tank washer age breakdown
The average age of tank washers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the tank washer population.
Tank washer age breakdown
| Tank Washer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Tank washer educational attainment
The most common degree for tank washers is high school diploma, with 59% of tank washers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 12%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Tank washers by degree level
| Tank washer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Tank washer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tank washers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,971 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, tank washers earn a median annual income of $34,716 compared to $34,708 for tank washers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,716 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,708 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,971 |
Tank washer employment statistics
Most tank washers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where tank washers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tank washers work.
Tank washer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Tank washer jobs by company type
Employees with the tank washer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tank washers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tank washer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 4% |
Tank washer jobs by industry
The most common industries for tank washers are transportation, manufacturing and retail.
Tank washer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Tank washer turnover and employment statistics
Tank washer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tank washers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tank washer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tank washer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average tank washer tenure
The average tank washer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 513 tank washers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tank washer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Tank washer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tank washers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Person | 1.94% | 30,830 |
| Autoclave Operator | 3.85% | 59,642 |
| Thrower | 4.13% | 1,178 |
| Tank Washer | 4.59% | - |
| Warehouseman | 4.67% | 158,488 |
| Supplies Packer | 6.68% | 16,193 |
| Strander | 10.43% | 405 |
Similar tank washer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Person | 1.94% | 30,830 |
| Autoclave Operator | 3.85% | 59,642 |
| Thrower | 4.13% | 1,178 |
| Warehouseman | 4.67% | 158,488 |
| Supplies Packer | 6.68% | 16,193 |
| Strander | 10.43% | 405 |
Foreign languages spoken by tank washers
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Polish, 14.3%
Tank washer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Polish | 14.3% |
