Transfer station operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Transfer station operator gender statistics
7.7% of transfer station operators are women and 92.3% of transfer station operators are men.
- Male, 92.3%
- Female, 7.7%
Transfer station operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.3% |
| Female | 7.7% |
Transfer station operator gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,975
Female income
$36,641
Transfer station operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transfer station operator positions over time. Currently, 7.7% of transfer station operators are female.
Transfer station operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.84% | 8.16% |
| 2011 | 91.89% | 8.11% |
| 2012 | 91.90% | 8.10% |
| 2013 | 92.10% | 7.90% |
| 2014 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
| 2015 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
| 2016 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
| 2017 | 92.07% | 7.93% |
| 2018 | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 2019 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2020 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2021 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
Transfer station operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared transfer station operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Transfer Station Operator | 92% | 8% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Transfer station operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transfer station operators is White, which makes up 62.0% of all transfer station operators. Comparatively, 16.1% of transfer station operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of transfer station operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Transfer station operator race
| Transfer station operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Transfer station operator race and ethnicity over time
See how transfer station operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transfer station operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.23% | 11.91% | 4.97% | 14.53% |
| 2011 | 66.89% | 12.06% | 4.91% | 13.66% |
| 2012 | 65.57% | 12.02% | 4.99% | 15.16% |
| 2013 | 66.79% | 11.50% | 4.83% | 14.52% |
| 2014 | 66.05% | 11.48% | 4.75% | 15.08% |
| 2015 | 66.90% | 11.47% | 5.04% | 14.03% |
| 2016 | 65.77% | 11.55% | 5.04% | 14.88% |
| 2017 | 64.80% | 12.19% | 5.16% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 66.31% | 11.17% | 5.33% | 14.59% |
| 2019 | 67.58% | 10.76% | 5.07% | 13.87% |
| 2020 | 64.78% | 10.76% | 6.04% | 13.89% |
| 2021 | 61.96% | 10.66% | 6.05% | 16.14% |
Transfer station operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white transfer station operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american transfer station operators have the lowest average salary at $40,417.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,929 |
| White | $43,939 |
| Black or African American | $40,417 |
| Asian | $41,444 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,238 |
Average transfer station operator age
See how the average age of transfer station operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Transfer station operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Transfer station operator age breakdown
The average age of transfer station operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the transfer station operator population.
Transfer station operator age breakdown
| Transfer Station Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Transfer station operator educational attainment
The most common degree for transfer station operators is high school diploma, with 32% of transfer station operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Transfer station operators by degree level
| Transfer station operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Transfer station operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transfer station operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,367 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, transfer station operators earn a median annual income of $43,052 compared to $42,100 for transfer station operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,367 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,706 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,052 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,100 |
Transfer station operator employment statistics
Most transfer station operators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where transfer station operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transfer station operators work.
Transfer station operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Transfer station operator jobs by company type
Employees with the transfer station operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transfer station operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Transfer station operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 36% |
Transfer station operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for transfer station operators are government, utilities and professional.
Transfer station operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 33% |
| Utilities | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
Transfer station operator turnover and employment statistics
Transfer station operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transfer station operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transfer station operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transfer station operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average transfer station operator tenure
The average transfer station operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 81 transfer station operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Transfer station operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Transfer station operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transfer station 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth Printing Inspector | 4.47% | 17,035 |
| Auto Roller | 4.75% | 5,484 |
| Transfer Station Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Whey Department Operator | 8.41% | 62,750 |
| Blow Pit Helper | 8.89% | 13,508 |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |
Similar transfer station operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth Printing Inspector | 4.47% | 17,035 |
| Auto Roller | 4.75% | 5,484 |
| Paper Machine Backtender | 7.84% | 31,025 |
| Whey Department Operator | 8.41% | 62,750 |
| Blow Pit Helper | 8.89% | 13,508 |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |