Trash truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Trash truck driver gender statistics
6.3% of trash truck drivers are women and 93.7% of trash truck drivers are men.
- Male, 93.7%
- Female, 6.3%
Trash truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.7% |
| Female | 6.3% |
Trash truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,217
Female income
$33,501
Trash truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trash truck driver positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of trash truck drivers are female.
Trash truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 2011 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2012 | 94.82% | 5.18% |
| 2013 | 94.61% | 5.39% |
| 2014 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2015 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2016 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2017 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
| 2018 | 93.50% | 6.50% |
| 2019 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2020 | 93.74% | 6.26% |
| 2021 | 93.69% | 6.31% |
Trash truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared trash 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% |
| Trash Truck Driver | 94% | 6% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Trash truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trash truck drivers is White, which makes up 60.9% of all trash truck drivers. Comparatively, 16.9% of trash truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of trash truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Trash truck driver race
| Trash truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Trash truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how trash truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trash truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.88% | 11.94% | 2.42% | 13.23% |
| 2011 | 69.52% | 12.32% | 2.44% | 13.12% |
| 2012 | 68.80% | 12.47% | 2.59% | 13.46% |
| 2013 | 68.89% | 12.00% | 2.51% | 13.98% |
| 2014 | 68.61% | 12.45% | 2.69% | 13.63% |
| 2015 | 67.70% | 12.78% | 2.73% | 14.09% |
| 2016 | 66.91% | 12.42% | 2.83% | 14.96% |
| 2017 | 66.71% | 12.54% | 2.85% | 15.13% |
| 2018 | 66.21% | 12.59% | 3.15% | 15.14% |
| 2019 | 66.59% | 12.56% | 2.97% | 15.04% |
| 2020 | 63.81% | 12.54% | 3.21% | 15.33% |
| 2021 | 60.87% | 13.23% | 3.55% | 16.94% |
Trash truck driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white trash truck drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian trash truck drivers have the lowest average salary at $36,016.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,270 |
| White | $36,482 |
| Black or African American | $36,101 |
| Asian | $36,016 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,218 |
Average trash truck driver age
See how the average age of trash truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Trash 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 |
Trash truck driver age breakdown
The average age of trash truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the trash truck driver population.
Trash truck driver age breakdown
| Trash Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Trash truck driver educational attainment
The most common degree for trash truck drivers is high school diploma, with 54% of trash truck drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 9%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Trash truck drivers by degree level
| Trash truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Trash truck driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, trash truck drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,532 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, trash truck drivers earn a median annual income of $37,248 compared to $37,023 for trash truck drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,793 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,023 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,248 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,532 |
Trash truck driver employment statistics
Most trash truck drivers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where trash truck drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trash truck drivers work.
Trash truck driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Trash truck driver jobs by company type
Employees with the trash truck driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most trash truck drivers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Trash truck driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 27% |
Trash truck driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for trash truck drivers are government, utilities and retail.
Trash truck driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Utilities | 11% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Trash truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Trash truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trash truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trash truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trash 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 trash truck driver tenure
The average trash truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 644 trash truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Trash truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Trash truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trash 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Trash Truck Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Courtesy Van Driver | 6.17% | 146,619 |
| Tram Driver | 8.69% | 42,974 |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |
Similar trash truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Courtesy Van Driver | 6.17% | 146,619 |
| Tram Driver | 8.69% | 42,974 |
| Bus Escort | 8.77% | 7,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by trash truck drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Trash truck driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
