Waste handling technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Waste handling technician demographics by:
Waste handling technician gender statistics
26.7% of waste handling technicians are women and 73.3% of waste handling technicians are men.
- Male, 73.3%
- Female, 26.7%
Waste handling technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.3% |
| Female | 26.7% |
Waste handling technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,153
Female income
$49,218
Waste handling technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in waste handling technician positions over time. Currently, 26.7% of waste handling technicians are female.
Waste handling technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| 2011 | 74.78% | 25.22% |
| 2012 | 74.37% | 25.63% |
| 2013 | 77.17% | 22.83% |
| 2014 | 75.47% | 24.53% |
| 2015 | 75.49% | 24.51% |
| 2016 | 75.02% | 24.98% |
| 2017 | 76.06% | 23.94% |
| 2018 | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| 2019 | 72.32% | 27.68% |
| 2020 | 74.67% | 25.33% |
| 2021 | 73.33% | 26.67% |
Waste handling technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared waste handling technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Waste Handling Technician | 73% | 27% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Waste handling technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among waste handling technicians is White, which makes up 56.2% of all waste handling technicians. Comparatively, 17.1% of waste handling technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of waste handling technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Waste handling technician race
| Waste handling technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Waste handling technician race and ethnicity over time
See how waste handling technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Waste handling technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.96% | 7.89% | 8.59% | 13.08% |
| 2011 | 64.05% | 9.67% | 10.01% | 12.35% |
| 2012 | 65.77% | 8.75% | 9.98% | 11.90% |
| 2013 | 63.63% | 9.48% | 10.06% | 13.23% |
| 2014 | 63.80% | 9.33% | 10.33% | 12.95% |
| 2015 | 62.44% | 9.14% | 9.93% | 14.62% |
| 2016 | 62.97% | 9.74% | 10.00% | 13.86% |
| 2017 | 60.74% | 8.40% | 10.57% | 16.10% |
| 2018 | 61.50% | 8.09% | 11.55% | 14.82% |
| 2019 | 62.90% | 7.78% | 10.13% | 15.01% |
| 2020 | 58.63% | 9.95% | 10.62% | 14.24% |
| 2021 | 56.17% | 9.66% | 10.43% | 17.07% |
Waste handling technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,748 |
| White | $52,062 |
| Black or African American | $51,416 |
| Asian | $51,309 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,268 |
Average waste handling technician age
See how the average age of waste handling technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Waste handling technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Waste handling technician age breakdown
The average age of waste handling technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the waste handling technician population.
Waste handling technician age breakdown
| Waste Handling Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Waste handling technician educational attainment
The most common degree for waste handling technicians is associate degree, with 35% of waste handling technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- Associate, 35%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Waste handling technicians by degree level
| Waste handling technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Waste handling technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,820 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,316 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,647 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,155 |
Waste handling technician employment statistics
Company size where waste handling technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where waste handling technicians work.
Waste handling technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Waste handling technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for waste handling technicians are retail, manufacturing and health care.
Waste handling technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Media | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
Waste handling technician turnover and employment statistics
Waste handling technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for waste handling technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Waste handling technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Waste handling technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average waste handling technician tenure
The average waste handling technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 waste handling technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Waste handling technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Waste handling technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of waste handling technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Biologist-Fisheries | 5.71% | 8,063 |
| Cotton Program Technician | 7.88% | 64,917 |
| Waste Handling Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemistry Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 43,043 |
Similar waste handling technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Biologist-Fisheries | 5.71% | 8,063 |
| Cotton Program Technician | 7.88% | 64,917 |
| Chemistry Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 43,043 |
Foreign languages spoken by waste handling technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Waste handling technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |