Day worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Day worker gender statistics
55.6% of day workers are women and 44.4% of day workers are men.
- Female, 55.6%
- Male, 44.4%
Day worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% |
| Male | 44.4% |
Day worker gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,435
Female income
$34,906
Day worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in day worker positions over time. Currently, 55.6% of day workers are female.
Day worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.17% | 54.83% |
| 2011 | 43.52% | 56.48% |
| 2012 | 42.90% | 57.10% |
| 2013 | 44.80% | 55.20% |
| 2014 | 44.85% | 55.15% |
| 2015 | 43.76% | 56.24% |
| 2016 | 47.39% | 52.61% |
| 2017 | 47.01% | 52.99% |
| 2018 | 46.00% | 54.00% |
| 2019 | 48.28% | 51.72% |
| 2020 | 45.91% | 54.09% |
| 2021 | 44.44% | 55.56% |
Day worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared day workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Day Worker | 44% | 56% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Day worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among day workers is White, which makes up 58.2% of all day workers. Comparatively, 18.8% of day workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of day workers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Day worker race
| Day worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Day worker race and ethnicity over time
See how day worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Day worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.25% | 13.09% | 5.22% | 15.57% |
| 2011 | 62.80% | 13.74% | 5.10% | 14.99% |
| 2012 | 62.18% | 13.07% | 5.24% | 16.24% |
| 2013 | 63.21% | 12.46% | 5.47% | 15.41% |
| 2014 | 63.40% | 12.17% | 5.59% | 15.50% |
| 2015 | 63.64% | 11.90% | 5.43% | 15.64% |
| 2016 | 63.68% | 11.63% | 5.35% | 15.94% |
| 2017 | 62.59% | 11.26% | 5.72% | 16.65% |
| 2018 | 63.34% | 9.92% | 5.89% | 17.18% |
| 2019 | 62.65% | 9.52% | 6.56% | 17.70% |
| 2020 | 60.56% | 10.15% | 6.57% | 17.21% |
| 2021 | 58.24% | 9.16% | 6.73% | 18.81% |
Day worker wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american day workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown day workers have the lowest average salary at $34,609.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,609 |
| White | $35,196 |
| Black or African American | $36,030 |
| Asian | $35,736 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,623 |
Average day worker age
See how the average age of day workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Day worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 27 | 30 |
| Asian | 45 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 37 |
| White | 30 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Day worker age breakdown
The average age of day workers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the day worker population.
Day worker age breakdown
| Day Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Day worker educational attainment
The most common degree for day workers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of day workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Day workers by degree level
| Day worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Day worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, day workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,869 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, day workers earn a median annual income of $36,151 compared to $35,029 for day workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,869 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,018 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,151 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,029 |
Day worker employment statistics
Most day workers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where day workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where day workers work.
Day worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Day worker jobs by company type
Employees with the day worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most day workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Day worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 10% |
Day worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for day workers are education, professional and government.
Day worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Government | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Day worker turnover and employment statistics
Day worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for day workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Day worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Day worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 7.51% |
| 2016 | 6.86% |
| 2017 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 5.45% |
| 2020 | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 9.30% |
Average day worker tenure
The average day worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 687 day workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Day worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Day worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of day 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day Worker | 4.43% | - |
| Home Organizer | 5.80% | 40,603 |
| Direct Service Professional | 6.73% | 60,020 |
| Activities Aide | 8.12% | 41,842 |
| House Parent | 12.72% | 25,144 |
| Head Instructor | 13.13% | 32,924 |
Similar day worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Home Organizer | 5.80% | 40,603 |
| Direct Service Professional | 6.73% | 60,020 |
| Activities Aide | 8.12% | 41,842 |
| House Parent | 12.72% | 25,144 |
| Head Instructor | 13.13% | 32,924 |
Foreign languages spoken by day workers
The most common foreign language among day workers is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 46.9%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Chinese, 9.4%
- Cantonese, 6.3%
- Filipino, 3.1%
- Other, 21.8%
Day worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 9.4% |
| Cantonese | 6.3% |
| Filipino | 3.1% |
| Other | 21.8% |
