Drain cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Drain cleaner gender statistics
4.1% of drain cleaners are women and 95.9% of drain cleaners are men.
- Male, 95.9%
- Female, 4.1%
Drain cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.9% |
| Female | 4.1% |
Drain cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,515
Female income
$36,210
Drain cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drain cleaner positions over time. Currently, 4.1% of drain cleaners are female.
Drain cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2011 | 97.03% | 2.97% |
| 2012 | 97.42% | 2.58% |
| 2013 | 96.79% | 3.21% |
| 2014 | 97.07% | 2.93% |
| 2015 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2017 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2018 | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 2019 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
| 2020 | 96.16% | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 95.95% | 4.05% |
Drain cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared drain cleaners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Drain Cleaner | 96% | 4% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Drain cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drain cleaners is White, which makes up 64.9% of all drain cleaners. Comparatively, 13.5% of drain cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of drain cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Drain cleaner race
| Drain cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Drain cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how drain cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drain cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.35% | 13.32% | 2.79% | 13.91% |
| 2011 | 65.38% | 14.56% | 2.52% | 14.62% |
| 2012 | 66.03% | 12.29% | 2.95% | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 68.20% | 12.53% | 2.20% | 14.09% |
| 2014 | 66.74% | 12.07% | 2.90% | 14.73% |
| 2015 | 67.11% | 12.39% | 2.91% | 13.95% |
| 2016 | 65.44% | 14.07% | 3.07% | 14.38% |
| 2017 | 66.32% | 12.04% | 3.40% | 14.75% |
| 2018 | 69.19% | 10.39% | 3.39% | 13.71% |
| 2019 | 69.54% | 11.34% | 3.00% | 12.93% |
| 2020 | 65.46% | 11.65% | 3.94% | 14.03% |
| 2021 | 64.86% | 11.94% | 3.71% | 13.51% |
Drain cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian drain cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drain cleaners have the lowest average salary at $37,918.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,190 |
| White | $38,416 |
| Black or African American | $37,918 |
| Asian | $39,153 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,911 |
Average drain cleaner age
See how the average age of drain cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drain cleaner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Drain cleaner age breakdown
The average age of drain cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the drain cleaner population.
Drain cleaner age breakdown
| Drain Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Drain cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for drain cleaners is high school diploma, with 59% of drain cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 14% and diploma degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Drain cleaners by degree level
| Drain cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Drain cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drain cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,281 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, drain cleaners earn a median annual income of $38,263 compared to $38,251 for drain cleaners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,263 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,251 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,281 |
Drain cleaner employment statistics
Most drain cleaners work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where drain cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drain cleaners work.
Drain cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Drain cleaner jobs by company type
Employees with the drain cleaner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drain cleaners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drain cleaner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 7% |
Drain cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for drain cleaners are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Drain cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Drain cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Drain cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drain cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drain cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drain cleaner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average drain cleaner tenure
The average drain cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 174 drain cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Drain cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Drain cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drain cleaners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Woodyard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,210 |
| Dock Worker/Forklift Driver | 3.85% | 84,621 |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Drain Cleaner | 4.59% | - |
| Bolt Loader | 4.67% | 9,815 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 6.68% | 75,374 |
| Bar Catcher | 10.43% | 3,130 |
Similar drain cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Woodyard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,210 |
| Dock Worker/Forklift Driver | 3.85% | 84,621 |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Bolt Loader | 4.67% | 9,815 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 6.68% | 75,374 |
| Bar Catcher | 10.43% | 3,130 |