Environmental maintenance worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental maintenance worker demographics by:
Environmental maintenance worker gender statistics
28.7% of environmental maintenance workers are women and 71.3% of environmental maintenance workers are men.
- Male, 71.3%
- Female, 28.7%
Environmental maintenance worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.3% |
| Female | 28.7% |
Environmental maintenance worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,266
Female income
$35,447
Environmental maintenance worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental maintenance worker positions over time. Currently, 28.7% of environmental maintenance workers are female.
Environmental maintenance worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.35% | 19.65% |
| 2011 | 79.03% | 20.97% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 24.39% |
| 2013 | 74.51% | 25.49% |
| 2014 | 78.46% | 21.54% |
| 2015 | 74.78% | 25.22% |
| 2016 | 79.98% | 20.02% |
| 2017 | 74.38% | 25.62% |
| 2018 | 74.64% | 25.36% |
| 2019 | 69.02% | 30.98% |
| 2020 | 72.31% | 27.69% |
| 2021 | 71.26% | 28.74% |
Environmental maintenance worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental maintenance workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Environmental Maintenance Worker | 71% | 29% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Environmental maintenance worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental maintenance workers is White, which makes up 60.2% of all environmental maintenance workers. Comparatively, 18.1% of environmental maintenance workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of environmental maintenance workers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Environmental maintenance worker race
| Environmental maintenance worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Environmental maintenance worker race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental maintenance worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental maintenance worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.39% | 12.47% | 3.36% | 15.30% |
| 2011 | 65.72% | 12.47% | 3.44% | 15.48% |
| 2012 | 65.69% | 11.92% | 3.70% | 15.85% |
| 2013 | 66.70% | 11.54% | 3.48% | 15.58% |
| 2014 | 67.14% | 11.13% | 3.59% | 15.52% |
| 2015 | 66.24% | 11.50% | 3.36% | 16.29% |
| 2016 | 65.30% | 10.78% | 3.61% | 17.16% |
| 2017 | 66.47% | 11.23% | 3.40% | 16.36% |
| 2018 | 66.21% | 11.02% | 3.65% | 16.51% |
| 2019 | 64.90% | 10.98% | 4.16% | 17.01% |
| 2020 | 61.33% | 11.54% | 3.61% | 18.18% |
| 2021 | 60.19% | 11.60% | 4.65% | 18.10% |
Environmental maintenance worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white environmental maintenance workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american environmental maintenance workers have the lowest average salary at $36,632.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,137 |
| White | $39,989 |
| Black or African American | $36,632 |
| Asian | $39,140 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,534 |
Average environmental maintenance worker age
See how the average age of environmental maintenance workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Environmental maintenance worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 38 |
| Unknown | 45 | 50 |
| Asian | 50 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 46 |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 |
Environmental maintenance worker age breakdown
The average age of environmental maintenance workers is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the environmental maintenance worker population.
Environmental maintenance worker age breakdown
| Environmental Maintenance Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Environmental maintenance worker educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental maintenance workers is high school diploma, with 45% of environmental maintenance workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Environmental maintenance workers by degree level
| Environmental maintenance worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Environmental maintenance worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, environmental maintenance workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,632 annually. With a Associate degree, environmental maintenance workers earn a median annual income of $40,327 compared to $37,664 for environmental maintenance workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,664 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,632 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,327 |
Environmental maintenance worker employment statistics
Most environmental maintenance workers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where environmental maintenance workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental maintenance workers work.
Environmental maintenance worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Environmental maintenance worker jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental maintenance worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental maintenance workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Environmental maintenance worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 15% |
Environmental maintenance worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for environmental maintenance workers are health care, education and government.
Environmental maintenance worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 21% |
| Education | 15% |
| Government | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Environmental maintenance worker turnover and employment statistics
Environmental maintenance worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental maintenance workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental maintenance worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental maintenance worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 5.56% |
| 2013 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 3.43% |
Average environmental maintenance worker tenure
The average environmental maintenance worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 324 environmental maintenance workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental maintenance worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Environmental maintenance worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental maintenance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Installer Apprentice | 1.73% | 21,751 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Environmental Maintenance Worker | 2.21% | - |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Spray Gun Repairer | 3.67% | 4,012 |
| Vacuum Repairer | 3.71% | 3,615 |
| Electromedical Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 17,234 |
Similar environmental maintenance worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Installer Apprentice | 1.73% | 21,751 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Spray Gun Repairer | 3.67% | 4,012 |
| Vacuum Repairer | 3.71% | 3,615 |
| Electromedical Equipment Repairer | 8.86% | 17,234 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental maintenance workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Environmental maintenance worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |