Cleaner/shifter demographics and statistics in the US
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Cleaner/shifter gender statistics
42.7% of cleaner/shifters are women and 57.3% of cleaner/shifters are men.
- Male, 57.3%
- Female, 42.7%
Cleaner/shifter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.3% |
| Female | 42.7% |
Cleaner/shifter gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,209
Female income
$29,865
Cleaner/shifter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cleaner/shifter positions over time. Currently, 42.7% of cleaner/shifters are female.
Cleaner/shifter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.50% | 38.50% |
| 2011 | 61.13% | 38.87% |
| 2012 | 60.64% | 39.36% |
| 2013 | 61.70% | 38.30% |
| 2014 | 62.24% | 37.76% |
| 2015 | 59.52% | 40.48% |
| 2016 | 59.82% | 40.18% |
| 2017 | 60.67% | 39.33% |
| 2018 | 60.85% | 39.15% |
| 2019 | 57.97% | 42.03% |
| 2020 | 56.42% | 43.58% |
| 2021 | 57.28% | 42.72% |
Cleaner/shifter related jobs gender ratio
We compared cleaner/shifters 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% |
| Cleaner/Shifter | 57% | 43% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
Male
Female
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100%
Cleaner/shifter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cleaner/shifters is White, which makes up 59.2% of all cleaner/shifters. Comparatively, 16.6% of cleaner/shifters are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of cleaner/shifters are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Cleaner/shifter race
| Cleaner/shifter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Cleaner/shifter race and ethnicity over time
See how cleaner/shifter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cleaner/shifter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.71% | 14.75% | 4.25% | 12.57% |
| 2011 | 63.42% | 15.88% | 4.11% | 12.44% |
| 2012 | 63.86% | 15.13% | 4.03% | 12.58% |
| 2013 | 64.24% | 14.68% | 4.02% | 12.95% |
| 2014 | 64.39% | 14.43% | 4.15% | 12.86% |
| 2015 | 63.87% | 14.05% | 4.32% | 13.76% |
| 2016 | 63.74% | 14.20% | 4.10% | 13.86% |
| 2017 | 63.77% | 13.44% | 4.29% | 14.20% |
| 2018 | 64.43% | 12.94% | 4.44% | 14.01% |
| 2019 | 63.56% | 13.29% | 4.54% | 14.63% |
| 2020 | 61.27% | 12.83% | 4.70% | 14.71% |
| 2021 | 59.19% | 13.25% | 4.60% | 16.63% |
Cleaner/shifter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cleaner/shifters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cleaner/shifters have the lowest average salary at $31,476.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,168 |
| White | $32,590 |
| Black or African American | $31,476 |
| Asian | $32,752 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,075 |
Average cleaner/shifter age
See how the average age of cleaner/shifters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Cleaner/shifter 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 |
Cleaner/shifter age breakdown
The average age of cleaner/shifters is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the cleaner/shifter population.
Cleaner/shifter age breakdown
| Cleaner/Shifter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Cleaner/shifter educational attainment
The most common degree for cleaner/shifters is high school diploma, with 54% of cleaner/shifters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Cleaner/shifters by degree level
| Cleaner/shifter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Cleaner/shifter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cleaner/shifters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,376 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cleaner/shifters earn a median annual income of $32,595 compared to $32,409 for cleaner/shifters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,409 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,595 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,376 |
Cleaner/shifter employment statistics
Most cleaner/shifters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where cleaner/shifters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cleaner/shifters work.
Cleaner/shifter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Cleaner/shifter jobs by company type
Employees with the cleaner/shifter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cleaner/shifters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cleaner/shifter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 78% |
Cleaner/shifter jobs by industry
The most common industries for cleaner/shifters are manufacturing, professional and health care.
Cleaner/shifter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Cleaner/shifter turnover and employment statistics
Cleaner/shifter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cleaner/shifters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cleaner/shifter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cleaner/shifter 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 cleaner/shifter tenure
The average cleaner/shifter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 cleaner/shifters resumes in Zippia's database.
Cleaner/shifter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Cleaner/shifter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cleaner/shifters 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 Supervisor | 2.07% | 2,865 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Room Attendant Housekeeper | 4.45% | 106,977 |
| Cleaner/Shifter | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Assistant Manager | 7.41% | 80,622 |
Similar cleaner/shifter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Supervisor | 2.07% | 2,865 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Room Attendant Housekeeper | 4.45% | 106,977 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Assistant Manager | 7.41% | 80,622 |
Foreign languages spoken by cleaner/shifters
- Somali, 100.0%
Cleaner/shifter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Somali | 100.0% |
