Waste management specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Waste management specialist gender statistics
24.1% of waste management specialists are women and 75.9% of waste management specialists are men.
- Male, 75.9%
- Female, 24.1%
Waste management specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.9% |
| Female | 24.1% |
Waste management specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,475
Female income
$57,347
Waste management specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in waste management specialist positions over time. Currently, 24.1% of waste management specialists are female.
Waste management specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.34% | 12.66% |
| 2011 | 89.00% | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 85.83% | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2014 | 83.24% | 16.76% |
| 2015 | 85.57% | 14.43% |
| 2016 | 83.42% | 16.58% |
| 2017 | 82.17% | 17.83% |
| 2018 | 79.66% | 20.34% |
| 2019 | 80.30% | 19.70% |
| 2020 | 79.47% | 20.53% |
| 2021 | 75.92% | 24.08% |
Waste management specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared waste management specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Waste Management Specialist | 76% | 24% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Waste management specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among waste management specialists is White, which makes up 70.4% of all waste management specialists. Comparatively, 11.1% of waste management specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of waste management specialists are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Waste management specialist race
| Waste management specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Waste management specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how waste management specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Waste management specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.47% | 7.37% | 7.02% | 5.38% |
| 2011 | 73.37% | 6.29% | 9.92% | 9.02% |
| 2012 | 73.39% | 6.80% | 9.00% | 8.50% |
| 2013 | 78.01% | 5.49% | 4.93% | 9.63% |
| 2014 | 74.76% | 7.51% | 5.80% | 9.92% |
| 2015 | 70.47% | 7.63% | 9.83% | 9.36% |
| 2016 | 70.24% | 5.96% | 12.43% | 9.27% |
| 2017 | 72.68% | 7.38% | 8.54% | 8.81% |
| 2018 | 64.31% | 7.05% | 13.55% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 72.64% | 4.52% | 12.13% | 8.25% |
| 2020 | 67.75% | 7.03% | 9.20% | 9.61% |
| 2021 | 70.36% | 4.08% | 10.17% | 11.07% |
Waste management specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american waste management specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown waste management specialists have the lowest average salary at $54,530.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,530 |
| White | $54,982 |
| Black or African American | $58,058 |
| Asian | $57,414 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,481 |
Average waste management specialist age
See how the average age of waste management specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Waste management specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 47.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Waste management specialist age breakdown
The average age of waste management specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the waste management specialist population.
Waste management specialist age breakdown
| Waste Management Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Waste management specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for waste management specialists is bachelor's degree, with 61% of waste management specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Waste management specialists by degree level
| Waste management specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Waste management specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,083 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,066 |
Waste management specialist employment statistics
Most waste management specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where waste management specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where waste management specialists work.
Waste management specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Waste management specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the waste management specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most waste management specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Waste management specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 23% |
Waste management specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for waste management specialists are government, manufacturing and utilities.
Waste management specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Waste management specialist turnover and employment statistics
Waste management specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for waste management specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Waste management specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Waste management specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 2.66% |
| 2012 | 2.97% |
| 2013 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2.57% |
| 2020 | 0.65% |
| 2021 | 1.20% |
Average waste management specialist tenure
The average waste management specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 436 waste management specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Waste management specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Waste management specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of waste management specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Associate Engineer | 3.67% | 59,464 |
| Nuclear Engineer | 5.25% | 8,747 |
| Field Test Engineer | 6.39% | 97,199 |
| Propulsion Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 112,874 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
| Waste Management Specialist | 12.89% | - |
Similar waste management specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Associate Engineer | 3.67% | 59,464 |
| Nuclear Engineer | 5.25% | 8,747 |
| Field Test Engineer | 6.39% | 97,199 |
| Propulsion Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 112,874 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
Foreign languages spoken by waste management specialists
The most common foreign language among waste management specialists is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 16.7%
- Japanese, 8.3%
Waste management specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
