Waste transportation technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Waste transportation technician gender statistics
13.3% of waste transportation technicians are women and 86.7% of waste transportation technicians are men.
- Male, 86.7%
- Female, 13.3%
Waste transportation technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.7% |
| Female | 13.3% |
Waste transportation technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,348
Female income
$47,079
Waste transportation technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in waste transportation technician positions over time. Currently, 13.3% of waste transportation technicians are female.
Waste transportation technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.86% | 13.14% |
| 2011 | 86.47% | 13.53% |
| 2012 | 88.19% | 11.81% |
| 2013 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2014 | 87.78% | 12.22% |
| 2015 | 89.24% | 10.76% |
| 2016 | 88.20% | 11.80% |
| 2017 | 86.50% | 13.50% |
| 2018 | 86.31% | 13.69% |
| 2019 | 87.53% | 12.47% |
| 2020 | 86.06% | 13.94% |
| 2021 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
Waste transportation technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared waste transportation technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Waste Transportation Technician | 87% | 13% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Waste transportation technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among waste transportation technicians is White, which makes up 49.9% of all waste transportation technicians. Comparatively, 23.2% of waste transportation technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 20.3% of waste transportation technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 49.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 20.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Waste transportation technician race
| Waste transportation technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 20.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Waste transportation technician race and ethnicity over time
See how waste transportation technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Waste transportation technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.67% | 20.55% | 1.71% | 21.02% |
| 2011 | 53.40% | 20.51% | 1.67% | 22.51% |
| 2012 | 54.06% | 20.24% | 1.60% | 22.04% |
| 2013 | 53.67% | 19.94% | 1.78% | 22.40% |
| 2014 | 53.60% | 19.78% | 2.04% | 22.23% |
| 2015 | 55.06% | 18.50% | 1.66% | 22.66% |
| 2016 | 52.50% | 21.34% | 1.56% | 22.47% |
| 2017 | 54.05% | 19.30% | 1.75% | 22.73% |
| 2018 | 52.55% | 19.98% | 2.18% | 22.83% |
| 2019 | 55.48% | 18.61% | 1.83% | 21.60% |
| 2020 | 50.27% | 20.63% | 2.09% | 22.03% |
| 2021 | 49.92% | 20.33% | 1.80% | 23.22% |
Waste transportation technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian waste transportation technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american waste transportation technicians have the lowest average salary at $45,632.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,524 |
| White | $48,438 |
| Black or African American | $45,632 |
| Asian | $51,317 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,997 |
Average waste transportation technician age
See how the average age of waste transportation technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Waste transportation technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Waste transportation technician age breakdown
The average age of waste transportation technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the waste transportation technician population.
Waste transportation technician age breakdown
| Waste Transportation Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Waste transportation technician educational attainment
The most common degree for waste transportation technicians is high school diploma, with 36% of waste transportation technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Waste transportation technicians by degree level
| Waste transportation technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Waste transportation technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, waste transportation technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $51,179 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, waste transportation technicians earn a median annual income of $48,630 compared to $48,400 for waste transportation technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,630 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,400 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,179 |
Waste transportation technician employment statistics
Company size where waste transportation technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where waste transportation technicians work.
Waste transportation technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Waste transportation technician turnover and employment statistics
Waste transportation technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for waste transportation technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Waste transportation technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Waste transportation technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average waste transportation technician tenure
The average waste transportation technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 waste transportation technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Waste transportation technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Waste transportation technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of waste transportation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Cat Operator | 1.94% | 26,766 |
| Waste Transportation Technician | 3.85% | - |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Aircraft Cabin Cleaner | 4.59% | 38,392 |
| Tent Worker | 4.67% | 22,319 |
| Burlap Roll Coverer | 6.68% | 648 |
| Can Conveyor Feeder | 10.43% | 600 |
Similar waste transportation technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Cat Operator | 1.94% | 26,766 |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Aircraft Cabin Cleaner | 4.59% | 38,392 |
| Tent Worker | 4.67% | 22,319 |
| Burlap Roll Coverer | 6.68% | 648 |
| Can Conveyor Feeder | 10.43% | 600 |
Foreign languages spoken by waste transportation technicians
- Dakota, 100.0%
Waste transportation technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 100.0% |