Chore worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Chore worker gender statistics
75.4% of chore workers are women and 24.6% of chore workers are men.
- Female, 75.4%
- Male, 24.6%
Chore worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.4% |
| Male | 24.6% |
Chore worker gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,099
Female income
$28,099
Chore worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chore worker positions over time. Currently, 75.4% of chore workers are female.
Chore worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.47% | 76.53% |
| 2011 | 23.59% | 76.41% |
| 2012 | 23.61% | 76.39% |
| 2013 | 24.12% | 75.88% |
| 2014 | 24.45% | 75.55% |
| 2015 | 25.30% | 74.70% |
| 2016 | 24.65% | 75.35% |
| 2017 | 24.04% | 75.96% |
| 2018 | 26.06% | 73.94% |
| 2019 | 25.32% | 74.68% |
| 2020 | 24.21% | 75.79% |
| 2021 | 24.65% | 75.35% |
Chore worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared chore workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Chore Worker | 25% | 75% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Chore worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chore workers is White, which makes up 60.7% of all chore workers. Comparatively, 15.9% of chore workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of chore workers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Chore worker race
| Chore worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Chore worker race and ethnicity over time
See how chore worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chore worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.97% | 11.77% | 6.71% | 14.28% |
| 2011 | 65.64% | 11.92% | 6.65% | 13.40% |
| 2012 | 64.31% | 11.89% | 6.73% | 14.90% |
| 2013 | 65.54% | 11.37% | 6.57% | 14.26% |
| 2014 | 64.80% | 11.35% | 6.49% | 14.82% |
| 2015 | 65.65% | 11.34% | 6.78% | 13.78% |
| 2016 | 64.51% | 11.42% | 6.78% | 14.62% |
| 2017 | 63.54% | 12.05% | 6.91% | 14.78% |
| 2018 | 65.05% | 11.04% | 7.07% | 14.33% |
| 2019 | 66.33% | 10.62% | 6.82% | 13.61% |
| 2020 | 63.52% | 10.63% | 7.78% | 13.63% |
| 2021 | 60.71% | 10.53% | 7.79% | 15.88% |
Chore worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white chore workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chore workers have the lowest average salary at $30,928.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,823 |
| White | $33,564 |
| Black or African American | $30,928 |
| Asian | $31,694 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,556 |
Average chore worker age
See how the average age of chore workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chore worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Chore worker age breakdown
The average age of chore workers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the chore worker population.
Chore worker age breakdown
| Chore Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Chore worker educational attainment
The most common degree for chore workers is high school diploma, with 42% of chore workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 16%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Chore workers by degree level
| Chore worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Chore worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chore workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,358 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, chore workers earn a median annual income of $32,641 compared to $31,925 for chore workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,358 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,410 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,641 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,925 |
Chore worker employment statistics
Company size where chore workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chore workers work.
Chore worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Chore worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for chore workers are health care, government and non profits.
Chore worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 44% |
| Government | 13% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Chore worker turnover and employment statistics
Chore worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chore workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chore worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chore worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average chore worker tenure
The average chore worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 chore workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chore worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Chore worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chore workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Inspector | 4.47% | 20,704 |
| Sequencing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Chore Worker | 4.90% | - |
| Pleating Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,633 |
| Beer Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Pipe Racker | 8.89% | 905 |
| Photo Mask Processor | 15.21% | 6,407 |
Similar chore worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Inspector | 4.47% | 20,704 |
| Sequencing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 57,742 |
| Pleating Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,633 |
| Beer Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Pipe Racker | 8.89% | 905 |
| Photo Mask Processor | 15.21% | 6,407 |
Foreign languages spoken by chore workers
The most common foreign language among chore workers is Filipino at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hawaiian at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Filipino, 33.3%
- Hawaiian, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Chore worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Filipino | 33.3% |
| Hawaiian | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |