Custodial labour demographics and statistics in the US
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Custodial labour demographics by:
Custodial labour gender statistics
21.2% of custodial labours are women and 78.8% of custodial labours are men.
- Male, 78.8%
- Female, 21.2%
Custodial labour gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.8% |
| Female | 21.2% |
Custodial labour gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,373
Female income
$27,615
Custodial labour gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in custodial labour positions over time. Currently, 21.2% of custodial labours are female.
Custodial labour gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.61% | 18.39% |
| 2011 | 81.37% | 18.63% |
| 2012 | 81.06% | 18.94% |
| 2013 | 81.73% | 18.27% |
| 2014 | 82.07% | 17.93% |
| 2015 | 80.33% | 19.67% |
| 2016 | 80.52% | 19.48% |
| 2017 | 81.07% | 18.93% |
| 2018 | 81.19% | 18.81% |
| 2019 | 79.30% | 20.70% |
| 2020 | 78.24% | 21.76% |
| 2021 | 78.83% | 21.17% |
Custodial labour related jobs gender ratio
We compared custodial 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% |
| Custodial Labour | 79% | 21% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Custodial labour demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among custodial labours is White, which makes up 55.3% of all custodial labours. Comparatively, 21.4% of custodial labours are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of custodial labours are Black or African American.
- White, 55.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.4%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Custodial labour race
| Custodial labour race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Custodial labour race and ethnicity over time
See how custodial labour racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Custodial labour race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.82% | 14.10% | 4.64% | 17.34% |
| 2011 | 59.53% | 15.24% | 4.51% | 17.21% |
| 2012 | 59.97% | 14.48% | 4.42% | 17.35% |
| 2013 | 60.35% | 14.03% | 4.42% | 17.72% |
| 2014 | 60.50% | 13.78% | 4.55% | 17.63% |
| 2015 | 59.98% | 13.40% | 4.72% | 18.53% |
| 2016 | 59.85% | 13.55% | 4.50% | 18.63% |
| 2017 | 59.88% | 12.79% | 4.69% | 18.97% |
| 2018 | 60.54% | 12.29% | 4.84% | 18.78% |
| 2019 | 59.67% | 12.64% | 4.93% | 19.40% |
| 2020 | 57.38% | 12.18% | 5.10% | 19.48% |
| 2021 | 55.30% | 12.60% | 5.00% | 21.40% |
Custodial labour wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,343 |
| White | $29,656 |
| Black or African American | $28,826 |
| Asian | $29,777 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,273 |
Average custodial labour age
See how the average age of custodial labours varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Custodial 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 |
Custodial labour age breakdown
The average age of custodial labours is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the custodial labour population.
Custodial labour age breakdown
| Custodial Labour Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Custodial labour educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Custodial labours by degree level
| Custodial labour degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Custodial labour wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,522 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,660 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,240 |
Custodial labour employment statistics
Most custodial labours work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where custodial labours work
Below, you can see the size of companies where custodial labours work.
Custodial labour jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Custodial labour jobs by company type
Employees with the custodial labour job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most custodial labours prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Custodial labour jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 5% |
Custodial labour jobs by industry
The most common industries for custodial labours are education, professional and manufacturing.
Custodial labour industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Media | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Custodial labour turnover and employment statistics
Custodial labour unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for custodial labours between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Custodial labour unemployment rate by year
| Year | Custodial 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 custodial labour tenure
The average custodial labour stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 167 custodial labours resumes in Zippia's database.
Custodial labour tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Custodial labour LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of custodial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Control Technician | 2.07% | 38,055 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Housekeeping Staff | 4.45% | 77,505 |
| Custodial Labour | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Assistant Manager | 7.41% | 80,622 |
Similar custodial labour jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Control Technician | 2.07% | 38,055 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Housekeeping Staff | 4.45% | 77,505 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Assistant Manager | 7.41% | 80,622 |