Custodial aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Custodial aide demographics by:
Custodial aide gender statistics
39.2% of custodial aides are women and 60.8% of custodial aides are men.
- Male, 60.8%
- Female, 39.2%
Custodial aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.8% |
| Female | 39.2% |
Custodial aide gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,800
Female income
$29,807
Custodial aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in custodial aide positions over time. Currently, 39.2% of custodial aides are female.
Custodial aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.90% | 35.10% |
| 2011 | 64.54% | 35.46% |
| 2012 | 64.07% | 35.93% |
| 2013 | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 2014 | 65.61% | 34.39% |
| 2015 | 62.99% | 37.01% |
| 2016 | 63.28% | 36.72% |
| 2017 | 64.10% | 35.90% |
| 2018 | 64.27% | 35.73% |
| 2019 | 61.49% | 38.51% |
| 2020 | 59.98% | 40.02% |
| 2021 | 60.82% | 39.18% |
Custodial aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared custodial aides 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% |
| Custodial Aide | 61% | 39% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Custodial aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among custodial aides is White, which makes up 61.0% of all custodial aides. Comparatively, 18.2% of custodial aides are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of custodial aides are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Custodial aide race
| Custodial aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Custodial aide race and ethnicity over time
See how custodial aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Custodial aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.51% | 12.14% | 4.36% | 14.17% |
| 2011 | 65.22% | 13.28% | 4.22% | 14.04% |
| 2012 | 65.66% | 12.53% | 4.14% | 14.18% |
| 2013 | 66.04% | 12.08% | 4.13% | 14.55% |
| 2014 | 66.19% | 11.83% | 4.26% | 14.46% |
| 2015 | 65.67% | 11.45% | 4.43% | 15.36% |
| 2016 | 65.54% | 11.60% | 4.21% | 15.46% |
| 2017 | 65.57% | 10.84% | 4.40% | 15.80% |
| 2018 | 66.23% | 10.34% | 4.55% | 15.61% |
| 2019 | 65.36% | 10.69% | 4.65% | 16.23% |
| 2020 | 63.07% | 10.22% | 4.81% | 16.31% |
| 2021 | 60.99% | 10.65% | 4.71% | 18.23% |
Custodial aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian custodial aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american custodial aides have the lowest average salary at $31,179.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,765 |
| White | $32,121 |
| Black or African American | $31,179 |
| Asian | $32,258 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,687 |
Average custodial aide age
See how the average age of custodial aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Custodial aide 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 |
Custodial aide age breakdown
The average age of custodial aides is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the custodial aide population.
Custodial aide age breakdown
| Custodial Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Custodial aide educational attainment
The most common degree for custodial aides is high school diploma, with 55% of custodial aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Custodial aides by degree level
| Custodial aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Custodial aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, custodial aides with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,784 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, custodial aides earn a median annual income of $32,126 compared to $31,969 for custodial aides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,969 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,126 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,784 |
Custodial aide employment statistics
Most custodial aides work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where custodial aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where custodial aides work.
Custodial aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Custodial aide jobs by company type
Employees with the custodial aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most custodial aides prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Custodial aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 14% |
Custodial aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for custodial aides are education, non profits and government.
Custodial aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Government | 10% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Custodial aide turnover and employment statistics
Custodial aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for custodial aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Custodial aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Custodial aide 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 custodial aide tenure
The average custodial aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 286 custodial aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Custodial aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Custodial aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of custodial aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spray Crew | 2.07% | 63,968 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Lawn Care Specialist | 4.17% | 69,597 |
| Housekeeper, Cleaning, Cooking | 4.45% | 53,419 |
| Custodial Aide | 5.14% | - |
| Building Supervisor | 7.41% | 9,007 |
Similar custodial aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Spray Crew | 2.07% | 63,968 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Lawn Care Specialist | 4.17% | 69,597 |
| Housekeeper, Cleaning, Cooking | 4.45% | 53,419 |
| Building Supervisor | 7.41% | 9,007 |
Foreign languages spoken by custodial aides
- Russian, 100.0%
Custodial aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 100.0% |