Floor sweeper demographics and statistics in the US
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Floor sweeper gender statistics
17.0% of floor sweepers are women and 83.0% of floor sweepers are men.
- Male, 83.0%
- Female, 17.0%
Floor sweeper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.0% |
| Female | 17.0% |
Floor sweeper gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,267
Female income
$29,152
Floor sweeper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in floor sweeper positions over time. Currently, 17.0% of floor sweepers are female.
Floor sweeper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.35% | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 85.15% | 14.85% |
| 2012 | 84.89% | 15.11% |
| 2013 | 85.45% | 14.55% |
| 2014 | 85.73% | 14.27% |
| 2015 | 84.28% | 15.72% |
| 2016 | 84.44% | 15.56% |
| 2017 | 84.90% | 15.10% |
| 2018 | 85.00% | 15.00% |
| 2019 | 83.41% | 16.59% |
| 2020 | 82.52% | 17.48% |
| 2021 | 83.02% | 16.98% |
Floor sweeper related jobs gender ratio
We compared floor sweepers 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% |
| Floor Sweeper | 83% | 17% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Floor sweeper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among floor sweepers is White, which makes up 64.5% of all floor sweepers. Comparatively, 14.2% of floor sweepers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of floor sweepers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Floor sweeper race
| Floor sweeper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Floor sweeper race and ethnicity over time
See how floor sweeper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Floor sweeper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.04% | 12.81% | 4.04% | 10.09% |
| 2011 | 68.75% | 13.95% | 3.91% | 9.96% |
| 2012 | 69.19% | 13.19% | 3.82% | 10.10% |
| 2013 | 69.57% | 12.75% | 3.82% | 10.47% |
| 2014 | 69.72% | 12.50% | 3.95% | 10.38% |
| 2015 | 69.20% | 12.12% | 4.11% | 11.28% |
| 2016 | 69.07% | 12.27% | 3.89% | 11.38% |
| 2017 | 69.10% | 11.50% | 4.09% | 11.72% |
| 2018 | 69.76% | 11.00% | 4.24% | 11.53% |
| 2019 | 68.89% | 11.36% | 4.33% | 12.16% |
| 2020 | 66.60% | 10.89% | 4.50% | 12.23% |
| 2021 | 64.52% | 11.32% | 4.39% | 14.16% |
Floor sweeper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian floor sweepers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american floor sweepers have the lowest average salary at $30,607.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,230 |
| White | $31,609 |
| Black or African American | $30,607 |
| Asian | $31,755 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,146 |
Average floor sweeper age
See how the average age of floor sweepers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Floor sweeper 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 |
Floor sweeper age breakdown
The average age of floor sweepers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the floor sweeper population.
Floor sweeper age breakdown
| Floor Sweeper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Floor sweeper educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 95%
- Diploma, 5%
Floor sweepers by degree level
| Floor sweeper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 95% |
| Diploma | 5% |
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Floor sweeper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, floor sweepers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,316 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, floor sweepers earn a median annual income of $31,614 compared to $31,447 for floor sweepers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,447 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,614 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,316 |
Floor sweeper employment statistics
Company size where floor sweepers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where floor sweepers work.
Floor sweeper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Floor sweeper turnover and employment statistics
Floor sweeper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for floor sweepers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Floor sweeper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Floor sweeper 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 floor sweeper tenure
The average floor sweeper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 floor sweepers resumes in Zippia's database.
Floor sweeper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Floor sweeper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of floor sweepers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Control Applicator | 2.07% | 34,786 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Spa Attendant | 4.45% | 46,030 |
| Floor Sweeper | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |
Similar floor sweeper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Control Applicator | 2.07% | 34,786 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Spa Attendant | 4.45% | 46,030 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |
Foreign languages spoken by floor sweepers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Floor sweeper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |