Waste collection driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Waste collection driver demographics by:
Waste collection driver gender statistics
7.2% of waste collection drivers are women and 92.8% of waste collection drivers are men.
- Male, 92.8%
- Female, 7.2%
Waste collection driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.8% |
| Female | 7.2% |
Waste collection driver gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,461
Female income
$37,317
Waste collection driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in waste collection driver positions over time. Currently, 7.2% of waste collection drivers are female.
Waste collection driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
| 2011 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2012 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2013 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2014 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2017 | 93.35% | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2019 | 92.70% | 7.30% |
| 2020 | 92.84% | 7.16% |
| 2021 | 92.78% | 7.22% |
Waste collection driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared waste collection 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% |
| Waste Collection Driver | 93% | 7% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Waste collection driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among waste collection drivers is White, which makes up 59.9% of all waste collection drivers. Comparatively, 18.2% of waste collection drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of waste collection drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Waste collection driver race
| Waste collection driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Waste collection driver race and ethnicity over time
See how waste collection driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Waste collection driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.91% | 11.17% | 2.85% | 14.50% |
| 2011 | 68.55% | 11.56% | 2.87% | 14.39% |
| 2012 | 67.83% | 11.71% | 3.02% | 14.73% |
| 2013 | 67.92% | 11.24% | 2.94% | 15.25% |
| 2014 | 67.64% | 11.69% | 3.12% | 14.90% |
| 2015 | 66.73% | 12.02% | 3.16% | 15.36% |
| 2016 | 65.94% | 11.66% | 3.26% | 16.23% |
| 2017 | 65.74% | 11.78% | 3.28% | 16.40% |
| 2018 | 65.24% | 11.83% | 3.58% | 16.41% |
| 2019 | 65.62% | 11.80% | 3.40% | 16.31% |
| 2020 | 62.85% | 11.77% | 3.64% | 16.60% |
| 2021 | 59.90% | 12.46% | 3.98% | 18.21% |
Waste collection driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white waste collection drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian waste collection drivers have the lowest average salary at $40,227.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,523 |
| White | $40,768 |
| Black or African American | $40,327 |
| Asian | $40,227 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,462 |
Average waste collection driver age
See how the average age of waste collection drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Waste collection 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 |
Waste collection driver age breakdown
The average age of waste collection drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the waste collection driver population.
Waste collection driver age breakdown
| Waste Collection Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Waste collection driver educational attainment
The most common degree for waste collection drivers is high school diploma, with 47% of waste collection drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Waste collection drivers by degree level
| Waste collection driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Waste collection driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, waste collection drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,986 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, waste collection drivers earn a median annual income of $41,657 compared to $41,396 for waste collection drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,812 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,396 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,657 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,986 |
Waste collection driver employment statistics
Most waste collection drivers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where waste collection drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where waste collection drivers work.
Waste collection driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Waste collection driver jobs by company type
Employees with the waste collection driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most waste collection drivers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Waste collection driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 39% |
Waste collection driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for waste collection drivers are government, utilities and transportation.
Waste collection driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 38% |
| Utilities | 21% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Waste collection driver turnover and employment statistics
Waste collection driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for waste collection drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Waste collection driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Waste collection 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 waste collection driver tenure
The average waste collection driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 231 waste collection drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Waste collection driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Waste collection driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of waste collection 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,666 |
| Waste Collection Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Paratransit Driver | 6.17% | 199,099 |
| Interstate Bus Driver | 8.69% | 77,893 |
| Special Education Bus Driver | 8.77% | 22,974 |
Similar waste collection driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,666 |
| Paratransit Driver | 6.17% | 199,099 |
| Interstate Bus Driver | 8.69% | 77,893 |
| Special Education Bus Driver | 8.77% | 22,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by waste collection drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Waste collection driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |