Cleaning labour demographics and statistics in the US
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Cleaning labour gender statistics
28.4% of cleaning labours are women and 71.6% of cleaning labours are men.
- Male, 71.6%
- Female, 28.4%
Cleaning labour gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.6% |
| Female | 28.4% |
Cleaning labour gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,787
Female income
$26,417
Cleaning labour gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cleaning labour positions over time. Currently, 28.4% of cleaning labours are female.
Cleaning labour gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.04% | 24.96% |
| 2011 | 74.75% | 25.25% |
| 2012 | 74.36% | 25.64% |
| 2013 | 75.20% | 24.80% |
| 2014 | 75.62% | 24.38% |
| 2015 | 73.46% | 26.54% |
| 2016 | 73.69% | 26.31% |
| 2017 | 74.38% | 25.62% |
| 2018 | 74.52% | 25.48% |
| 2019 | 72.19% | 27.81% |
| 2020 | 70.90% | 29.10% |
| 2021 | 71.62% | 28.38% |
Cleaning labour related jobs gender ratio
We compared cleaning labours 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% |
| Cleaning Labour | 72% | 28% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Cleaning labour demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cleaning labours is White, which makes up 61.4% of all cleaning labours. Comparatively, 18.2% of cleaning labours are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of cleaning labours are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Cleaning labour race
| Cleaning labour race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Cleaning labour race and ethnicity over time
See how cleaning labour racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cleaning labour race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.92% | 12.12% | 4.01% | 14.13% |
| 2011 | 65.63% | 13.26% | 3.88% | 13.99% |
| 2012 | 66.07% | 12.50% | 3.79% | 14.14% |
| 2013 | 66.45% | 12.06% | 3.79% | 14.51% |
| 2014 | 66.60% | 11.80% | 3.92% | 14.42% |
| 2015 | 66.08% | 11.43% | 4.08% | 15.32% |
| 2016 | 65.95% | 11.57% | 3.86% | 15.41% |
| 2017 | 65.98% | 10.81% | 4.06% | 15.75% |
| 2018 | 66.64% | 10.31% | 4.21% | 15.57% |
| 2019 | 65.77% | 10.67% | 4.30% | 16.19% |
| 2020 | 63.48% | 10.20% | 4.47% | 16.27% |
| 2021 | 61.40% | 10.62% | 4.37% | 18.19% |
Cleaning labour wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cleaning labours have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cleaning labours have the lowest average salary at $28,043.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,745 |
| White | $29,173 |
| Black or African American | $28,043 |
| Asian | $29,339 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,651 |
Average cleaning labour age
See how the average age of cleaning labours varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cleaning labour 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 |
Cleaning labour age breakdown
The average age of cleaning labours is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the cleaning labour population.
Cleaning labour age breakdown
| Cleaning Labour Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Cleaning labour educational attainment
The most common degree for cleaning labours is high school diploma, with 54% of cleaning labours earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 20% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 12%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Cleaning labours by degree level
| Cleaning labour degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Cleaning labour wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cleaning labours with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,976 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cleaning labours earn a median annual income of $29,179 compared to $28,990 for cleaning labours with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,990 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,179 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,976 |
Cleaning labour employment statistics
Most cleaning labours work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where cleaning labours work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cleaning labours work.
Cleaning labour jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Cleaning labour jobs by company type
Employees with the cleaning labour job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cleaning labours prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cleaning labour jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 2% |
Cleaning labour jobs by industry
The most common industries for cleaning labours are professional, manufacturing and hospitality.
Cleaning labour industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Cleaning labour turnover and employment statistics
Cleaning labour unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cleaning labours between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cleaning labour unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cleaning labour 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 cleaning labour tenure
The average cleaning labour stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 819 cleaning labours resumes in Zippia's database.
Cleaning labour tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Cleaning labour LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cleaning labours 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rodent Control Worker | 2.07% | 50,511 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Housekeeper/Laundry Aide | 4.45% | 93,634 |
| Cleaning Labour | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Cleaning Supervisor | 7.41% | 12,892 |
Similar cleaning labour jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rodent Control Worker | 2.07% | 50,511 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Housekeeper/Laundry Aide | 4.45% | 93,634 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Cleaning Supervisor | 7.41% | 12,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by cleaning labours
The most common foreign language among cleaning labours is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
Cleaning labour languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
