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Carpet cleaning technician demographics and statistics in the US

Carpet cleaning technician demographics research summary. Zippia estimates carpet cleaning technician demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our carpet cleaning technician estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about carpet cleaning technicians after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 22,957 carpet cleaning technicians currently employed in the United States.
  • 6.0% of all carpet cleaning technicians are women, while 94.0% are men.
  • The average carpet cleaning technician age is 48 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of carpet cleaning technicians is White (58.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.2%), Black or African American (10.7%) and Asian (5.1%).
  • Carpet cleaning technicians are most in-demand in Saint Louis, MO.
  • The retail industry is the highest-paying for carpet cleaning technicians.
  • 5% of all carpet cleaning technicians are LGBT.
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Carpet cleaning technician gender statistics

6.0% of carpet cleaning technicians are women and 94.0% of carpet cleaning technicians are men.
  • Male, 94.0%
  • Female, 6.0%

Carpet cleaning technician gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male94.0%
Female6.0%

Carpet cleaning technician gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$33,860
female-income
Female income
$31,438

Carpet cleaning technician gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in carpet cleaning technician positions over time. Currently, 6.0% of carpet cleaning technicians are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Carpet cleaning technician gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201094.88%5.12%
201194.80%5.20%
201294.70%5.30%
201394.92%5.08%
201495.03%4.97%
201594.46%5.54%
201694.52%5.48%
201794.70%5.30%
201894.74%5.26%
201994.11%5.89%
202093.75%6.25%
202193.95%6.05%

Carpet cleaning technician related jobs gender ratio

We compared carpet cleaning technicians 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 titleMaleFemale
Maid Supervisor6%94%
Maid Housekeeper9%91%
Chambermaid9%91%
Carpet Cleaning Technician94%6%
Rug Cleaner97%3%
Floor Polisher97%3%
Duct Cleaner97%3%

Carpet cleaning technician demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among carpet cleaning technicians is White, which makes up 58.4% of all carpet cleaning technicians. Comparatively, 20.2% of carpet cleaning technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of carpet cleaning technicians are Black or African American.
  • White, 58.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
  • Black or African American, 10.7%
  • Asian, 5.1%
  • Unknown, 4.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%

Carpet cleaning technician race

Carpet cleaning technician racePercentages
White58.4%
Hispanic or Latino20.2%
Black or African American10.7%
Asian5.1%
Unknown4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.4%

Carpet cleaning technician race and ethnicity over time

See how carpet cleaning technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Carpet cleaning technician race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201063.96%12.19%4.71%16.16%
201162.68%13.33%4.58%16.03%
201263.11%12.57%4.49%16.17%
201363.49%12.12%4.49%16.54%
201463.64%11.87%4.62%16.45%
201563.12%11.49%4.78%17.35%
201663.00%11.64%4.56%17.45%
201763.02%10.88%4.76%17.79%
201863.69%10.38%4.91%17.60%
201962.81%10.73%5.00%18.23%
202060.52%10.27%5.17%18.30%
202158.44%10.69%5.06%20.23%

Carpet cleaning technician wage gap by race

According to our data, asian carpet cleaning technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american carpet cleaning technicians have the lowest average salary at $33,103.
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$33,818
White$34,253
Black or African American$33,103
Asian$34,421
Hispanic or Latino$33,722

Average carpet cleaning technician age

See how the average age of carpet cleaning technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Carpet cleaning technician age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American5251
Unknown4748
Asian5456
Hispanic or Latino4949
White5253
American Indian and Alaska Native5242.5

Carpet cleaning technician age breakdown

The average age of carpet cleaning technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the carpet cleaning technician population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Carpet cleaning technician age breakdown

Carpet Cleaning Technician YearsPercentages
40+ years75%
30-40 years16%
20-30 years9%

Carpet cleaning technician educational attainment

The most common degree for carpet cleaning technicians is high school diploma, with 49% of carpet cleaning technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
  • High School Diploma, 49%
  • Bachelor's, 17%
  • Associate, 17%
  • Diploma, 11%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Carpet cleaning technicians by degree level

Carpet cleaning technician degreePercentages
High School Diploma49%
Bachelor's17%
Associate17%
Diploma11%
Other Degrees6%

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Carpet cleaning technician wage gap by degree level

According to the data, carpet cleaning technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,066 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, carpet cleaning technicians earn a median annual income of $34,259 compared to $34,067 for carpet cleaning technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$34,067
Bachelor's Degree$34,259
Some College/ Associate Degree$35,066

Carpet cleaning technician employment statistics

Most carpet cleaning technicians work for a private in the professional industry.

Company size where carpet cleaning technicians work

Below, you can see the size of companies where carpet cleaning technicians work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Carpet cleaning technician jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees16%
50 - 100 employees23%
100 - 500 employees29%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees15%
> 10,000 employees7%

Carpet cleaning technician jobs by company type

Employees with the carpet cleaning technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most carpet cleaning technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Carpet cleaning technician jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public9%
Private87%
Government3%

Carpet cleaning technician jobs by industry

The most common industries for carpet cleaning technicians are professional, manufacturing and construction.

Professional

Manufacturing

Construction

Health Care

Hospitality

Carpet cleaning technician turnover and employment statistics

Carpet cleaning technician unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for carpet cleaning technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Carpet cleaning technician unemployment rate by year

YearCarpet cleaning technician unemployment rate
201011.07%
201110.58%
201210.07%
20138.55%
20147.87%
20156.45%
20165.87%
20175.84%
20185.54%
20194.76%
20206.64%
20216.47%

Average carpet cleaning technician tenure

The average carpet cleaning technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,431 carpet cleaning technicians resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Carpet cleaning technician tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year29%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years4%
11+ years7%

Carpet cleaning technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of carpet cleaning technicians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Renewal Technician2.07%26,338
Landscape Foreman2.17%13,732
Trimmer3.47%2,023
Dining Room Maid4.45%26,162
Carpet Cleaning Technician5.14%-
Spray Technician5.27%30,432
Janitorial Services Supervisor7.41%70,269

Similar carpet cleaning technician jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Renewal Technician2.07%26,338
Landscape Foreman2.17%13,732
Trimmer3.47%2,023
Dining Room Maid4.45%26,162
Spray Technician5.27%30,432
Janitorial Services Supervisor7.41%70,269

Foreign languages spoken by carpet cleaning technicians

The most common foreign language among carpet cleaning technicians is Spanish at 76.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.6%.
  • Spanish, 76.8%
  • French, 5.4%
  • Portuguese, 3.6%
  • Mandarin, 3.6%
  • Chinese, 1.8%
  • Other, 8.8%

Carpet cleaning technician languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish76.8%
French5.4%
Portuguese3.6%
Mandarin3.6%
Chinese1.8%
Other8.8%

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Carpet cleaning technician location demographics

The amount you can make as a carpet cleaning technician can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of carpet cleaning technicians is $42,845. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do carpet cleaning technicians earn the most?

Carpet cleaning technicians earn the most in Massachusetts, where the average carpet cleaning technician salary is $45,943. The map here shows where carpet cleaning technicians earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Carpet Cleaning Technicians?

By looking through more than 2,431 resumes, we found that the most popular places for carpet cleaning technicians are Chicago, IL and San Diego, CA.
Number of Carpet Cleaning Technicians

Carpet cleaning technician jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas1,252$24,625
2Florida1,223$28,924
3California992$40,895
4New York891$40,027
5Illinois862$33,450
6Georgia752$26,481
7North Carolina728$26,267
8Pennsylvania611$33,189
9Massachusetts591$45,943
10Ohio574$31,963
11Virginia565$29,944
12New Jersey535$35,713
13Tennessee455$27,326
14Michigan451$34,696
15Indiana444$33,359
16Missouri427$29,568
17Minnesota416$36,866
18Colorado382$33,162
19Maryland379$33,090
20Wisconsin360$35,852
21South Carolina349$26,797
22Arizona314$31,425
23Washington303$38,568
24Alabama276$24,524
25Kentucky274$27,307
26Connecticut242$39,868
27Iowa227$34,569
28Oregon208$33,892
29Utah204$27,598
30Oklahoma184$26,572
31Louisiana169$23,967
32Kansas166$31,621
33Maine157$35,135
34Mississippi147$22,206
35Arkansas137$26,305
36Nevada133$35,353
37Nebraska124$31,445
38West Virginia116$30,044
39New Hampshire103$35,462
40Alaska85$35,075
41Delaware84$32,237
42Rhode Island78$33,982
43New Mexico76$25,432
44Vermont65$36,952
45Montana62$31,635
46Idaho59$29,365
47South Dakota42$32,576
48Hawaii36$38,428
49District of Columbia33$39,175
50North Dakota31$39,344
51Wyoming20$32,335

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