Assistant cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant cleaner gender statistics
56.1% of assistant cleaners are women and 43.9% of assistant cleaners are men.
- Female, 56.1%
- Male, 43.9%
Assistant cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% |
| Male | 43.9% |
Assistant cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,343
Female income
$28,216
Assistant cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant cleaner positions over time. Currently, 56.1% of assistant cleaners are female.
Assistant cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.29% | 51.71% |
| 2011 | 47.90% | 52.10% |
| 2012 | 47.39% | 52.61% |
| 2013 | 48.50% | 51.50% |
| 2014 | 49.07% | 50.93% |
| 2015 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2016 | 46.53% | 53.47% |
| 2017 | 47.41% | 52.59% |
| 2018 | 47.60% | 52.40% |
| 2019 | 44.63% | 55.37% |
| 2020 | 43.08% | 56.92% |
| 2021 | 43.94% | 56.06% |
Assistant cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant cleaners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, duct cleaner and floor polisher have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Maid Supervisor | 6% | 94% |
| Maid Housekeeper | 9% | 91% |
| Chambermaid | 9% | 91% |
| Assistant Cleaner | 44% | 56% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Assistant cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant cleaners is White, which makes up 59.1% of all assistant cleaners. Comparatively, 20.8% of assistant cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of assistant cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Assistant cleaner race
| Assistant cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Assistant cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.62% | 11.86% | 3.94% | 16.77% |
| 2011 | 63.33% | 13.00% | 3.80% | 16.64% |
| 2012 | 63.76% | 12.24% | 3.72% | 16.78% |
| 2013 | 64.15% | 11.80% | 3.72% | 17.15% |
| 2014 | 64.30% | 11.55% | 3.84% | 17.06% |
| 2015 | 63.78% | 11.17% | 4.01% | 17.96% |
| 2016 | 63.65% | 11.32% | 3.79% | 18.06% |
| 2017 | 63.68% | 10.55% | 3.99% | 18.40% |
| 2018 | 64.34% | 10.05% | 4.13% | 18.21% |
| 2019 | 63.47% | 10.41% | 4.23% | 18.83% |
| 2020 | 61.18% | 9.94% | 4.40% | 18.91% |
| 2021 | 59.09% | 10.37% | 4.29% | 20.83% |
Assistant cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian assistant cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assistant cleaners have the lowest average salary at $29,678.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,306 |
| White | $30,687 |
| Black or African American | $29,678 |
| Asian | $30,834 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,221 |
Average assistant cleaner age
See how the average age of assistant cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assistant cleaner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 52 | 51 |
| Unknown | 47 | 48 |
| Asian | 54 | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 49 |
| White | 52 | 53 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 42.5 |
Assistant cleaner age breakdown
The average age of assistant cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the assistant cleaner population.
Assistant cleaner age breakdown
| Assistant Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Assistant cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant cleaners is high school diploma, with 36% of assistant cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Assistant cleaners by degree level
| Assistant cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Assistant cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assistant cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,399 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, assistant cleaners earn a median annual income of $30,692 compared to $30,524 for assistant cleaners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,524 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,692 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,399 |
Assistant cleaner employment statistics
Most assistant cleaners work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where assistant cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant cleaners work.
Assistant cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Assistant cleaner jobs by company type
Employees with the assistant cleaner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant cleaners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Assistant cleaner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 3% |
Assistant cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant cleaners are manufacturing, hospitality and education.
Assistant cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Assistant cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Assistant cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant cleaner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.07% |
| 2011 | 10.58% |
| 2012 | 10.07% |
| 2013 | 8.55% |
| 2014 | 7.87% |
| 2015 | 6.45% |
| 2016 | 5.87% |
| 2017 | 5.84% |
| 2018 | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 4.76% |
| 2020 | 6.64% |
| 2021 | 6.47% |
Average assistant cleaner tenure
The average assistant cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 331 assistant cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Assistant cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant cleaners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Control Room Technician | 2.07% | 62,523 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Housekeeping Assistant | 4.45% | 71,517 |
| Assistant Cleaner | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeper Supervisor | 7.41% | 50,416 |
Similar assistant cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Control Room Technician | 2.07% | 62,523 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Housekeeping Assistant | 4.45% | 71,517 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeper Supervisor | 7.41% | 50,416 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant cleaners
The most common foreign language among assistant cleaners is Spanish at 76.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 76.9%
- French, 15.4%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
Assistant cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.9% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
