Chimney sweep demographics and statistics in the US
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Chimney sweep gender statistics
8.0% of chimney sweeps are women and 92.0% of chimney sweeps are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Chimney sweep gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Chimney sweep gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,090
Female income
$34,364
Chimney sweep gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chimney sweep positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of chimney sweeps are female.
Chimney sweep gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.15% | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2013 | 93.21% | 6.79% |
| 2014 | 93.35% | 6.65% |
| 2015 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2016 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2017 | 92.93% | 7.07% |
| 2018 | 92.98% | 7.02% |
| 2019 | 92.16% | 7.84% |
| 2020 | 91.69% | 8.31% |
| 2021 | 91.95% | 8.05% |
Chimney sweep related jobs gender ratio
We compared chimney sweeps 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% |
| Chimney Sweep | 92% | 8% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Chimney sweep demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chimney sweeps is White, which makes up 60.5% of all chimney sweeps. Comparatively, 18.5% of chimney sweeps are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of chimney sweeps are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Chimney sweep race
| Chimney sweep race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Chimney sweep race and ethnicity over time
See how chimney sweep racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chimney sweep race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.02% | 12.29% | 4.37% | 14.44% |
| 2011 | 64.73% | 13.42% | 4.24% | 14.31% |
| 2012 | 65.17% | 12.67% | 4.15% | 14.46% |
| 2013 | 65.55% | 12.22% | 4.15% | 14.83% |
| 2014 | 65.70% | 11.97% | 4.28% | 14.73% |
| 2015 | 65.18% | 11.59% | 4.44% | 15.63% |
| 2016 | 65.05% | 11.74% | 4.22% | 15.73% |
| 2017 | 65.08% | 10.98% | 4.42% | 16.07% |
| 2018 | 65.74% | 10.48% | 4.57% | 15.89% |
| 2019 | 64.87% | 10.83% | 4.66% | 16.51% |
| 2020 | 62.58% | 10.37% | 4.83% | 16.58% |
| 2021 | 60.50% | 10.79% | 4.72% | 18.51% |
Chimney sweep wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chimney sweeps have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chimney sweeps have the lowest average salary at $37,559.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,987 |
| White | $39,847 |
| Black or African American | $37,559 |
| Asian | $40,288 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,824 |
Average chimney sweep age
See how the average age of chimney sweeps varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Chimney sweep 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 |
Chimney sweep age breakdown
The average age of chimney sweeps is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the chimney sweep population.
Chimney sweep age breakdown
| Chimney Sweep Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Chimney sweep educational attainment
The most common degree for chimney sweeps is high school diploma, with 48% of chimney sweeps earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Chimney sweeps by degree level
| Chimney sweep degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Chimney sweep wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chimney sweeps with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,770 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, chimney sweeps earn a median annual income of $40,074 compared to $39,657 for chimney sweeps with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,657 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,074 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,770 |
Chimney sweep employment statistics
Company size where chimney sweeps work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chimney sweeps work.
Chimney sweep jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Chimney sweep jobs by industry
The most common industries for chimney sweeps are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Chimney sweep industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
Chimney sweep turnover and employment statistics
Chimney sweep unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chimney sweeps between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chimney sweep unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chimney sweep 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 chimney sweep tenure
The average chimney sweep stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 336 chimney sweeps resumes in Zippia's database.
Chimney sweep tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Chimney sweep LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chimney sweeps 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fumigator | 2.07% | 2,297 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Room Cleaner | 4.45% | 60,140 |
| Chimney Sweep | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |
Similar chimney sweep jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fumigator | 2.07% | 2,297 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Room Cleaner | 4.45% | 60,140 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |
Foreign languages spoken by chimney sweeps
- Spanish, 100.0%
Chimney sweep languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
