Duct cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Duct cleaner gender statistics
2.8% of duct cleaners are women and 97.2% of duct cleaners are men.
- Male, 97.2%
- Female, 2.8%
Duct cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.2% |
| Female | 2.8% |
Duct cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,337
Female income
$29,933
Duct cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in duct cleaner positions over time. Currently, 2.8% of duct cleaners are female.
Duct cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
| 2011 | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 2012 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2013 | 97.64% | 2.36% |
| 2014 | 97.70% | 2.30% |
| 2015 | 97.42% | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
| 2017 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2018 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2019 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2020 | 97.09% | 2.91% |
| 2021 | 97.18% | 2.82% |
Duct cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared duct cleaners 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% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Duct cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among duct cleaners is White, which makes up 56.3% of all duct cleaners. Comparatively, 23.2% of duct cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of duct cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Duct cleaner race
| Duct cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Duct cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how duct cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Duct cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.79% | 11.68% | 4.57% | 19.16% |
| 2011 | 60.50% | 12.82% | 4.43% | 19.03% |
| 2012 | 60.93% | 12.06% | 4.35% | 19.17% |
| 2013 | 61.32% | 11.62% | 4.34% | 19.54% |
| 2014 | 61.47% | 11.37% | 4.47% | 19.45% |
| 2015 | 60.94% | 10.99% | 4.64% | 20.35% |
| 2016 | 60.82% | 11.14% | 4.42% | 20.44% |
| 2017 | 60.85% | 10.37% | 4.61% | 20.78% |
| 2018 | 61.51% | 9.87% | 4.76% | 20.60% |
| 2019 | 60.64% | 10.23% | 4.86% | 21.22% |
| 2020 | 58.35% | 9.76% | 5.02% | 21.30% |
| 2021 | 56.26% | 10.19% | 4.92% | 23.22% |
Duct cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian duct cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american duct cleaners have the lowest average salary at $31,585.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,295 |
| White | $32,727 |
| Black or African American | $31,585 |
| Asian | $32,894 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,200 |
Average duct cleaner age
See how the average age of duct cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Duct cleaner 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 |
Duct cleaner age breakdown
The average age of duct cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the duct cleaner population.
Duct cleaner age breakdown
| Duct Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Duct cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for duct cleaners is high school diploma, with 55% of duct cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Duct cleaners by degree level
| Duct cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Duct cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, duct cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,535 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, duct cleaners earn a median annual income of $32,733 compared to $32,543 for duct cleaners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,543 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,733 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,535 |
Duct cleaner employment statistics
Most duct cleaners work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where duct cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where duct cleaners work.
Duct cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Duct cleaner jobs by company type
Employees with the duct cleaner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most duct cleaners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Duct cleaner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 5% |
Duct cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for duct cleaners are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Duct cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Duct cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Duct cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for duct cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Duct cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Duct cleaner 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 duct cleaner tenure
The average duct cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 442 duct cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Duct cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Duct cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of duct 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fumigator | 2.07% | 2,297 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Regulator Tester | 4.45% | 6,866 |
| Duct Cleaner | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Similar duct cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fumigator | 2.07% | 2,297 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Regulator Tester | 4.45% | 6,866 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Foreign languages spoken by duct cleaners
- Spanish, 85.7%
- French, 14.3%
Duct cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| French | 14.3% |
