Floor waxer demographics and statistics in the US
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Floor waxer gender statistics
7.8% of floor waxers are women and 92.2% of floor waxers are men.
- Male, 92.2%
- Female, 7.8%
Floor waxer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.2% |
| Female | 7.8% |
Floor waxer gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,108
Female income
$30,862
Floor waxer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in floor waxer positions over time. Currently, 7.8% of floor waxers are female.
Floor waxer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.36% | 6.64% |
| 2011 | 93.26% | 6.74% |
| 2012 | 93.13% | 6.87% |
| 2013 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
| 2015 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2016 | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 2017 | 93.14% | 6.86% |
| 2018 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2019 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2020 | 91.93% | 8.07% |
| 2021 | 92.19% | 7.81% |
Floor waxer related jobs gender ratio
We compared floor waxers 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 Waxer | 92% | 8% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Floor waxer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among floor waxers is White, which makes up 49.9% of all floor waxers. Comparatively, 25.6% of floor waxers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.9% of floor waxers are Black or African American.
- White, 49.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.6%
- Black or African American, 13.9%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Floor waxer race
| Floor waxer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.9% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Floor waxer race and ethnicity over time
See how floor waxer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Floor waxer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.45% | 15.39% | 4.68% | 21.58% |
| 2011 | 54.16% | 16.52% | 4.55% | 21.45% |
| 2012 | 54.60% | 15.77% | 4.46% | 21.59% |
| 2013 | 54.98% | 15.32% | 4.46% | 21.96% |
| 2014 | 55.13% | 15.07% | 4.59% | 21.87% |
| 2015 | 54.61% | 14.69% | 4.75% | 22.77% |
| 2016 | 54.48% | 14.84% | 4.54% | 22.87% |
| 2017 | 54.51% | 14.08% | 4.73% | 23.21% |
| 2018 | 55.17% | 13.58% | 4.88% | 23.02% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 13.93% | 4.97% | 23.65% |
| 2020 | 52.01% | 13.47% | 5.14% | 23.72% |
| 2021 | 49.93% | 13.89% | 5.04% | 25.65% |
Floor waxer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian floor waxers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american floor waxers have the lowest average salary at $33,084.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,051 |
| White | $34,642 |
| Black or African American | $33,084 |
| Asian | $34,870 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,920 |
Average floor waxer age
See how the average age of floor waxers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Floor waxer 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 waxer age breakdown
The average age of floor waxers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the floor waxer population.
Floor waxer age breakdown
| Floor Waxer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Floor waxer educational attainment
The most common degree for floor waxers is high school diploma, with 58% of floor waxers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 24% and diploma degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Diploma, 24%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Floor waxers by degree level
| Floor waxer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Diploma | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Floor waxer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, floor waxers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,753 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, floor waxers earn a median annual income of $34,650 compared to $34,389 for floor waxers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,389 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,650 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,753 |
Floor waxer employment statistics
Most floor waxers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where floor waxers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where floor waxers work.
Floor waxer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Floor waxer jobs by company type
Employees with the floor waxer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most floor waxers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Floor waxer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 4% |
Floor waxer jobs by industry
The most common industries for floor waxers are technology, construction and health care.
Floor waxer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 15% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
Floor waxer turnover and employment statistics
Floor waxer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for floor waxers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Floor waxer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Floor waxer 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 waxer tenure
The average floor waxer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 floor waxers resumes in Zippia's database.
Floor waxer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Floor waxer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of floor waxers 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 Operator | 2.07% | 56,943 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Housekeeping Aide | 4.45% | 113,524 |
| Floor Waxer | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Stock Room Manager | 7.41% | 80,491 |
Similar floor waxer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Control Operator | 2.07% | 56,943 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Housekeeping Aide | 4.45% | 113,524 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Stock Room Manager | 7.41% | 80,491 |
Foreign languages spoken by floor waxers
- Arabic, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Floor waxer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |