Equipment cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Equipment cleaner gender statistics
20.7% of equipment cleaners are women and 79.3% of equipment cleaners are men.
- Male, 79.3%
- Female, 20.7%
Equipment cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.3% |
| Female | 20.7% |
Equipment cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,804
Female income
$32,370
Equipment cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in equipment cleaner positions over time. Currently, 20.7% of equipment cleaners are female.
Equipment cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.88% | 15.12% |
| 2011 | 84.10% | 15.90% |
| 2012 | 85.93% | 14.07% |
| 2013 | 82.99% | 17.01% |
| 2014 | 84.30% | 15.70% |
| 2015 | 85.44% | 14.56% |
| 2016 | 84.66% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 83.85% | 16.15% |
| 2018 | 81.79% | 18.21% |
| 2019 | 82.20% | 17.80% |
| 2020 | 80.21% | 19.79% |
| 2021 | 79.30% | 20.70% |
Equipment cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared equipment 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% |
| Equipment Cleaner | 79% | 21% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Equipment cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among equipment cleaners is White, which makes up 61.5% of all equipment cleaners. Comparatively, 15.0% of equipment cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of equipment cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Equipment cleaner race
| Equipment cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Equipment cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how equipment cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Equipment cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.03% | 13.94% | 3.77% | 15.40% |
| 2011 | 62.05% | 15.18% | 3.50% | 16.11% |
| 2012 | 62.71% | 12.92% | 3.93% | 17.19% |
| 2013 | 64.87% | 13.15% | 3.18% | 15.58% |
| 2014 | 63.42% | 12.70% | 3.88% | 16.22% |
| 2015 | 63.79% | 13.01% | 3.89% | 15.44% |
| 2016 | 62.12% | 14.69% | 4.05% | 15.88% |
| 2017 | 63.00% | 12.67% | 4.38% | 16.24% |
| 2018 | 65.86% | 11.02% | 4.37% | 15.20% |
| 2019 | 66.21% | 11.97% | 3.98% | 14.42% |
| 2020 | 62.13% | 12.28% | 4.92% | 15.53% |
| 2021 | 61.53% | 12.57% | 4.69% | 15.00% |
Equipment cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian equipment cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american equipment cleaners have the lowest average salary at $33,435.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,604 |
| White | $33,743 |
| Black or African American | $33,435 |
| Asian | $34,196 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,047 |
Average equipment cleaner age
See how the average age of equipment cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Equipment 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 |
Equipment cleaner age breakdown
The average age of equipment cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the equipment cleaner population.
Equipment cleaner age breakdown
| Equipment Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Equipment cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for equipment cleaners is high school diploma, with 41% of equipment cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Equipment cleaners by degree level
| Equipment cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Equipment cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, equipment cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,885 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, equipment cleaners earn a median annual income of $33,648 compared to $33,641 for equipment cleaners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,648 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,641 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,885 |
Equipment cleaner employment statistics
Most equipment cleaners work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where equipment cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where equipment cleaners work.
Equipment cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Equipment cleaner jobs by company type
Employees with the equipment cleaner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most equipment cleaners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Equipment cleaner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 3% |
Equipment cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for equipment cleaners are manufacturing, professional and health care.
Equipment cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Equipment cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Equipment cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for equipment cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Equipment cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Equipment 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 equipment cleaner tenure
The average equipment cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 404 equipment cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Equipment cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Equipment cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Truck-Crane Operator | 1.94% | 76,650 |
| Hi Ranger Operator | 3.85% | 42,731 |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Equipment Cleaner | 4.59% | - |
| Freezer Unloader | 4.67% | 7,092 |
| Shoe Packer | 6.68% | 16,085 |
| Printer Slotter Feeder | 10.43% | 1,254 |
Similar equipment cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Truck-Crane Operator | 1.94% | 76,650 |
| Hi Ranger Operator | 3.85% | 42,731 |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Freezer Unloader | 4.67% | 7,092 |
| Shoe Packer | 6.68% | 16,085 |
| Printer Slotter Feeder | 10.43% | 1,254 |
Foreign languages spoken by equipment cleaners
The most common foreign language among equipment cleaners is Swahili at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Lingala at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Swahili, 20.0%
- Lingala, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Kinyarwanda, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Equipment cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swahili | 20.0% |
| Lingala | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Kinyarwanda | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
