Car cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Car cleaner gender statistics
18.4% of car cleaners are women and 81.6% of car cleaners are men.
- Male, 81.6%
- Female, 18.4%
Car cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.6% |
| Female | 18.4% |
Car cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,799
Female income
$28,865
Car cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car cleaner positions over time. Currently, 18.4% of car cleaners are female.
Car cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.64% | 13.36% |
| 2011 | 85.93% | 14.07% |
| 2012 | 87.58% | 12.42% |
| 2013 | 84.93% | 15.07% |
| 2014 | 86.11% | 13.89% |
| 2015 | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 2016 | 86.44% | 13.56% |
| 2017 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2018 | 83.83% | 16.17% |
| 2019 | 84.21% | 15.79% |
| 2020 | 82.39% | 17.61% |
| 2021 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
Car cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared car cleaners 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% |
| Car Cleaner | 82% | 18% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Car cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car cleaners is White, which makes up 59.0% of all car cleaners. Comparatively, 16.6% of car cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of car cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Car cleaner race
| Car cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Car cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how car cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.45% | 14.63% | 4.27% | 17.03% |
| 2011 | 59.47% | 15.87% | 4.00% | 17.75% |
| 2012 | 60.13% | 13.61% | 4.43% | 18.83% |
| 2013 | 62.30% | 13.84% | 3.68% | 17.21% |
| 2014 | 60.84% | 13.38% | 4.38% | 17.86% |
| 2015 | 61.21% | 13.70% | 4.39% | 17.08% |
| 2016 | 59.54% | 15.38% | 4.55% | 17.51% |
| 2017 | 60.42% | 13.35% | 4.88% | 17.88% |
| 2018 | 63.29% | 11.70% | 4.87% | 16.84% |
| 2019 | 63.64% | 12.65% | 4.48% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 59.56% | 12.96% | 5.42% | 17.16% |
| 2021 | 58.96% | 13.26% | 5.19% | 16.63% |
Car cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian car cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american car cleaners have the lowest average salary at $29,560.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,669 |
| White | $29,759 |
| Black or African American | $29,560 |
| Asian | $30,053 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,956 |
Average car cleaner age
See how the average age of car cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Car cleaner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Car cleaner age breakdown
The average age of car cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the car cleaner population.
Car cleaner age breakdown
| Car Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Car cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for car cleaners is high school diploma, with 59% of car cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 12% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Car cleaners by degree level
| Car cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Car cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, car cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $30,496 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, car cleaners earn a median annual income of $29,698 compared to $29,693 for car cleaners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,698 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,693 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,496 |
Car cleaner employment statistics
Most car cleaners work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where car cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car cleaners work.
Car cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Car cleaner jobs by company type
Employees with the car cleaner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most car cleaners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Car cleaner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 3% |
Car cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for car cleaners are automotive, transportation and hospitality.
Car cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 15% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Car cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Car cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car cleaner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average car cleaner tenure
The average car cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 581 car cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Car cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 49% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Car cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,055 |
| Picker Machine Operator | 3.85% | 85,313 |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Car Cleaner | 4.59% | - |
| Sand Wheeler | 4.67% | 722 |
| Packing Associate | 6.68% | 14,718 |
| Shuttle Hand | 10.43% | 8,127 |
Similar car cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,055 |
| Picker Machine Operator | 3.85% | 85,313 |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Sand Wheeler | 4.67% | 722 |
| Packing Associate | 6.68% | 14,718 |
| Shuttle Hand | 10.43% | 8,127 |
Foreign languages spoken by car cleaners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Car cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
