Domestic laundry worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Domestic laundry worker demographics by:
Domestic laundry worker gender statistics
78.4% of domestic laundry workers are women and 21.6% of domestic laundry workers are men.
- Female, 78.4%
- Male, 21.6%
Domestic laundry worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.4% |
| Male | 21.6% |
Domestic laundry worker gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,986
Female income
$30,168
Domestic laundry worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in domestic laundry worker positions over time. Currently, 78.4% of domestic laundry workers are female.
Domestic laundry worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.73% | 75.27% |
| 2011 | 24.44% | 75.56% |
| 2012 | 24.07% | 75.93% |
| 2013 | 24.89% | 75.11% |
| 2014 | 25.32% | 74.68% |
| 2015 | 23.22% | 76.78% |
| 2016 | 23.44% | 76.56% |
| 2017 | 24.09% | 75.91% |
| 2018 | 24.23% | 75.77% |
| 2019 | 22.10% | 77.90% |
| 2020 | 21.03% | 78.97% |
| 2021 | 21.62% | 78.38% |
Domestic laundry worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared domestic laundry workers 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% |
| Domestic Laundry Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Domestic laundry worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among domestic laundry workers is White, which makes up 56.1% of all domestic laundry workers. Comparatively, 21.6% of domestic laundry workers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of domestic laundry workers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.6%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Domestic laundry worker race
| Domestic laundry worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Domestic laundry worker race and ethnicity over time
See how domestic laundry worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Domestic laundry worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.58% | 13.86% | 4.14% | 17.54% |
| 2011 | 60.29% | 15.00% | 4.01% | 17.41% |
| 2012 | 60.73% | 14.25% | 3.92% | 17.55% |
| 2013 | 61.11% | 13.80% | 3.92% | 17.92% |
| 2014 | 61.26% | 13.55% | 4.05% | 17.83% |
| 2015 | 60.74% | 13.17% | 4.21% | 18.73% |
| 2016 | 60.61% | 13.32% | 3.99% | 18.82% |
| 2017 | 60.64% | 12.56% | 4.19% | 19.16% |
| 2018 | 61.30% | 12.06% | 4.34% | 18.98% |
| 2019 | 60.43% | 12.41% | 4.43% | 19.60% |
| 2020 | 58.14% | 11.95% | 4.60% | 19.68% |
| 2021 | 56.06% | 12.37% | 4.49% | 21.60% |
Domestic laundry worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian domestic laundry workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american domestic laundry workers have the lowest average salary at $32,774.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,919 |
| White | $34,622 |
| Black or African American | $32,774 |
| Asian | $34,894 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,764 |
Average domestic laundry worker age
See how the average age of domestic laundry workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Domestic laundry worker 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 |
Domestic laundry worker age breakdown
The average age of domestic laundry workers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the domestic laundry worker population.
Domestic laundry worker age breakdown
| Domestic Laundry Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Domestic laundry worker educational attainment
The most common degree for domestic laundry workers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of domestic laundry workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Domestic laundry workers by degree level
| Domestic laundry worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Domestic laundry worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, domestic laundry workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,949 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, domestic laundry workers earn a median annual income of $34,631 compared to $34,320 for domestic laundry workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,320 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,631 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,949 |
Domestic laundry worker employment statistics
Company size where domestic laundry workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where domestic laundry workers work.
Domestic laundry worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Domestic laundry worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for domestic laundry workers are real estate, non profits and professional.
Domestic laundry worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 17% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Media | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Domestic laundry worker turnover and employment statistics
Domestic laundry worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for domestic laundry workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Domestic laundry worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Domestic laundry worker 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 domestic laundry worker tenure
The average domestic laundry worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 144 domestic laundry workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Domestic laundry worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Domestic laundry worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of domestic laundry 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fumigator | 2.07% | 2,297 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Environmental Services Worker | 4.45% | 90,029 |
| Domestic Laundry Worker | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Similar domestic laundry worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fumigator | 2.07% | 2,297 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Environmental Services Worker | 4.45% | 90,029 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Foreign languages spoken by domestic laundry workers
- French, 66.7%
- German, 33.3%
Domestic laundry worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 66.7% |
| German | 33.3% |
