Waste treatment operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Waste treatment operator demographics by:
Waste treatment operator gender statistics
7.2% of waste treatment operators are women and 92.8% of waste treatment operators are men.
- Male, 92.8%
- Female, 7.2%
Waste treatment operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.8% |
| Female | 7.2% |
Waste treatment operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,636
Female income
$48,353
Waste treatment operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in waste treatment operator positions over time. Currently, 7.2% of waste treatment operators are female.
Waste treatment operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
| 2011 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2012 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2013 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2014 | 91.47% | 8.53% |
| 2015 | 91.99% | 8.01% |
| 2016 | 93.16% | 6.84% |
| 2017 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
| 2018 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
| 2019 | 90.75% | 9.25% |
| 2020 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2021 | 92.75% | 7.25% |
Waste treatment operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Treatment Operator | 93% | 7% |
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Waste treatment operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among waste treatment operators is White, which makes up 71.2% of all waste treatment operators. Comparatively, 12.3% of waste treatment operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of waste treatment operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
- Asian, 1.8%
Waste treatment operator race
| Waste treatment operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Waste treatment operator race and ethnicity over time
See how waste treatment operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Waste treatment operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.18% | 9.93% | 0.59% | 10.69% |
| 2011 | 74.41% | 10.31% | 1.11% | 9.81% |
| 2012 | 75.86% | 8.82% | 1.53% | 9.99% |
| 2013 | 73.72% | 9.57% | 1.18% | 10.37% |
| 2014 | 75.10% | 8.60% | 1.40% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 74.22% | 7.56% | 1.83% | 11.73% |
| 2016 | 73.80% | 9.29% | 1.74% | 11.50% |
| 2017 | 75.89% | 8.22% | 1.46% | 10.74% |
| 2018 | 77.10% | 7.81% | 1.48% | 9.76% |
| 2019 | 76.80% | 7.53% | 1.17% | 10.16% |
| 2020 | 71.82% | 7.03% | 2.14% | 11.11% |
| 2021 | 71.20% | 7.55% | 1.83% | 12.27% |
Waste treatment operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,003 |
| White | $47,504 |
| Black or African American | $48,257 |
| Asian | $50,857 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,749 |
Average waste treatment operator age
See how the average age of waste treatment operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Waste treatment operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Waste treatment operator age breakdown
The average age of waste treatment operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the waste treatment operator population.
Waste treatment operator age breakdown
| Waste Treatment Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Waste treatment operator educational attainment
The most common degree for waste treatment operators is associate degree, with 31% of waste treatment operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Waste treatment operators by degree level
| Waste treatment operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Waste treatment operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,064 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,112 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,679 |
Waste treatment operator employment statistics
Most waste treatment operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where waste treatment operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where waste treatment operators work.
Waste treatment operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Waste treatment operator jobs by company type
Employees with the waste treatment operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most waste treatment operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Waste treatment operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 7% |
Waste treatment operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for waste treatment operators are manufacturing, professional and government.
Waste treatment operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Waste treatment operator turnover and employment statistics
Waste treatment operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for waste treatment operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Waste treatment operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Waste treatment operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average waste treatment operator tenure
The average waste treatment operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 317 waste treatment operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Waste treatment operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Waste treatment operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of waste treatment operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Engineer Apprentice | 4.19% | 6,712 |
| Waste Treatment Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Power System Dispatcher | 4.80% | 18,602 |
| Asphalt Plant Operator | 10.89% | 38,762 |
Similar waste treatment operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Engineer Apprentice | 4.19% | 6,712 |
| Power System Dispatcher | 4.80% | 18,602 |
| Asphalt Plant Operator | 10.89% | 38,762 |
Foreign languages spoken by waste treatment operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Waste treatment operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
