Waste disposal attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Waste disposal attendant gender statistics
15.5% of waste disposal attendants are women and 84.5% of waste disposal attendants are men.
- Male, 84.5%
- Female, 15.5%
Waste disposal attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.5% |
| Female | 15.5% |
Waste disposal attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,678
Female income
$31,860
Waste disposal attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in waste disposal attendant positions over time. Currently, 15.5% of waste disposal attendants are female.
Waste disposal attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.14% | 16.86% |
| 2011 | 85.00% | 15.00% |
| 2012 | 86.08% | 13.92% |
| 2013 | 87.86% | 12.14% |
| 2014 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2015 | 83.49% | 16.51% |
| 2016 | 89.48% | 10.52% |
| 2017 | 86.60% | 13.40% |
| 2018 | 84.84% | 15.16% |
| 2019 | 83.58% | 16.42% |
| 2020 | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 2021 | 84.47% | 15.53% |
Waste disposal attendant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Disposal Attendant | 84% | 16% |
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Waste disposal attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among waste disposal attendants is White, which makes up 54.3% of all waste disposal attendants. Comparatively, 26.9% of waste disposal attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of waste disposal attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 54.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.9%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.2%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 2.2%
Waste disposal attendant race
| Waste disposal attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.2% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
Waste disposal attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how waste disposal attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Waste disposal attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.60% | 19.14% | 2.23% | 17.82% |
| 2011 | 54.72% | 17.32% | 1.22% | 21.28% |
| 2012 | 58.75% | 15.42% | 1.81% | 19.75% |
| 2013 | 57.07% | 12.99% | 3.13% | 22.12% |
| 2014 | 60.79% | 13.90% | 1.48% | 21.22% |
| 2015 | 58.98% | 13.45% | 1.78% | 20.27% |
| 2016 | 56.29% | 12.56% | 2.31% | 25.41% |
| 2017 | 58.60% | 13.25% | 2.12% | 21.36% |
| 2018 | 59.67% | 14.04% | 3.16% | 19.39% |
| 2019 | 55.44% | 15.94% | 3.66% | 19.70% |
| 2020 | 57.93% | 11.82% | 2.53% | 23.08% |
| 2021 | 54.32% | 10.32% | 2.22% | 26.88% |
Waste disposal attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian waste disposal attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american waste disposal attendants have the lowest average salary at $31,559.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,200 |
| White | $32,482 |
| Black or African American | $31,559 |
| Asian | $34,819 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,423 |
Average waste disposal attendant age
See how the average age of waste disposal attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Waste disposal attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 58.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Waste disposal attendant age breakdown
The average age of waste disposal attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the waste disposal attendant population.
Waste disposal attendant age breakdown
| Waste Disposal Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Waste disposal attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for waste disposal attendants is high school diploma, with 43% of waste disposal attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Waste disposal attendants by degree level
| Waste disposal attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Waste disposal attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, waste disposal attendants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,522 annually. With a Master's degree, waste disposal attendants earn a median annual income of $34,141 compared to $33,304 for waste disposal attendants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,141 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,447 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,522 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,304 |
Waste disposal attendant employment statistics
Most waste disposal attendants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where waste disposal attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where waste disposal attendants work.
Waste disposal attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Waste disposal attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the waste disposal attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most waste disposal attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Waste disposal attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 20% |
Waste disposal attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for waste disposal attendants are professional, government and energy.
Waste disposal attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Government | 17% |
| Energy | 17% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Education | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Waste disposal attendant turnover and employment statistics
Waste disposal attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for waste disposal attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Waste disposal attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Waste disposal attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.68% |
| 2011 | 17.31% |
| 2012 | 14.29% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 7.99% |
| 2016 | 11.34% |
| 2017 | 6.79% |
| 2018 | 5.38% |
| 2019 | 7.57% |
| 2020 | 8.84% |
| 2021 | 10.95% |
Average waste disposal attendant tenure
The average waste disposal attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 121 waste disposal attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Waste disposal attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Waste disposal attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of waste disposal attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Erector | 2.28% | 272 |
| Elevator Repairer Helper | 3.71% | 17,372 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | 4.29% | 72,179 |
| Chief Inspector | 5.17% | 29,278 |
| Energy Conservation Director | 5.18% | 7,128 |
| Waste Disposal Attendant | 9.24% | - |
Similar waste disposal attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence Erector | 2.28% | 272 |
| Elevator Repairer Helper | 3.71% | 17,372 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | 4.29% | 72,179 |
| Chief Inspector | 5.17% | 29,278 |
| Energy Conservation Director | 5.18% | 7,128 |
Foreign languages spoken by waste disposal attendants
- Polish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Waste disposal attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |