Chambermaid demographics and statistics in the US
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Chambermaid gender statistics
91.0% of chambermaids are women and 9.0% of chambermaids are men.
- Female, 91.0%
- Male, 9.0%
Chambermaid gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.0% |
| Male | 9.0% |
Chambermaid gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,964
Female income
$29,446
Chambermaid gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chambermaid positions over time. Currently, 91.0% of chambermaids are female.
Chambermaid gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.49% | 91.51% |
| 2011 | 8.48% | 91.52% |
| 2012 | 7.95% | 92.05% |
| 2013 | 8.89% | 91.11% |
| 2014 | 8.99% | 91.01% |
| 2015 | 9.20% | 90.80% |
| 2016 | 8.56% | 91.44% |
| 2017 | 8.40% | 91.60% |
| 2018 | 8.42% | 91.58% |
| 2019 | 8.16% | 91.84% |
| 2020 | 8.42% | 91.58% |
| 2021 | 9.00% | 91.00% |
Chambermaid related jobs gender ratio
We compared chambermaids 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% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Chambermaid demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chambermaids is White, which makes up 59.6% of all chambermaids. Comparatively, 19.8% of chambermaids are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of chambermaids are Black or African American.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Chambermaid race
| Chambermaid race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Chambermaid race and ethnicity over time
See how chambermaid racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chambermaid race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.90% | 12.94% | 3.57% | 17.70% |
| 2011 | 62.36% | 13.99% | 3.75% | 16.59% |
| 2012 | 62.68% | 12.78% | 3.58% | 17.94% |
| 2013 | 62.48% | 12.20% | 3.97% | 18.26% |
| 2014 | 61.97% | 12.29% | 4.30% | 18.39% |
| 2015 | 62.33% | 11.75% | 4.24% | 18.46% |
| 2016 | 61.77% | 11.36% | 4.15% | 19.49% |
| 2017 | 61.39% | 11.05% | 4.49% | 19.50% |
| 2018 | 61.68% | 10.49% | 4.40% | 19.96% |
| 2019 | 63.53% | 9.77% | 4.64% | 18.53% |
| 2020 | 62.45% | 9.37% | 4.46% | 18.68% |
| 2021 | 59.56% | 9.77% | 4.87% | 19.83% |
Chambermaid wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chambermaids have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chambermaids have the lowest average salary at $30,572.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,602 |
| White | $30,576 |
| Black or African American | $30,572 |
| Asian | $32,056 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,042 |
Average chambermaid age
See how the average age of chambermaids varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chambermaid age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | 50 |
| Unknown | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 49.5 | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 48 |
| White | 49 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 | 45 |
Chambermaid age breakdown
The average age of chambermaids is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the chambermaid population.
Chambermaid age breakdown
| Chambermaid Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Chambermaid educational attainment
The most common degree for chambermaids is bachelor's degree, with 38% of chambermaids earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Chambermaids by degree level
| Chambermaid degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Chambermaid wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chambermaids with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,543 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, chambermaids earn a median annual income of $31,261 compared to $30,564 for chambermaids with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,564 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,261 |
| No Education | $29,992 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,543 |
Chambermaid employment statistics
Company size where chambermaids work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chambermaids work.
Chambermaid jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Chambermaid turnover and employment statistics
Chambermaid unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chambermaids between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chambermaid unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chambermaid unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 11.68% |
| 2012 | 10.82% |
| 2013 | 9.61% |
| 2014 | 8.58% |
| 2015 | 7.99% |
| 2016 | 7.13% |
| 2017 | 6.55% |
| 2018 | 6.61% |
| 2019 | 5.39% |
| 2020 | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 9.26% |
Average chambermaid tenure
The average chambermaid stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 114 chambermaids resumes in Zippia's database.
Chambermaid tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Chambermaid LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chambermaids 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Exterminator | 2.07% | 2,049 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Chambermaid | 4.38% | - |
| Porter | 4.88% | 87,777 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Cleaning Supervisor | 7.41% | 12,892 |
Similar chambermaid jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Exterminator | 2.07% | 2,049 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Porter | 4.88% | 87,777 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Cleaning Supervisor | 7.41% | 12,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by chambermaids
The most common foreign language among chambermaids is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Polish is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Polish, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Chambermaid languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Polish | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |