Fumigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Fumigator gender statistics
5.9% of fumigators are women and 94.1% of fumigators are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Fumigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Fumigator gender pay gap
Women earn 75¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,647
Female income
$36,447
Fumigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fumigator positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of fumigators are female.
Fumigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.14% | 3.86% |
| 2011 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2012 | 94.89% | 5.11% |
| 2013 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2014 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
| 2015 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2016 | 95.91% | 4.09% |
| 2017 | 96.23% | 3.77% |
| 2018 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2019 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2021 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
Fumigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared fumigators 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% |
| Fumigator | 94% | 6% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Fumigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fumigators is White, which makes up 59.4% of all fumigators. Comparatively, 25.0% of fumigators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of fumigators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.0%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Fumigator race
| Fumigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Fumigator race and ethnicity over time
See how fumigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fumigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.53% | 8.93% | 0.88% | 23.43% |
| 2011 | 62.89% | 7.72% | 3.49% | 23.08% |
| 2012 | 63.81% | 8.63% | 2.53% | 22.94% |
| 2013 | 67.72% | 7.53% | 0.89% | 22.22% |
| 2014 | 63.94% | 8.65% | 1.40% | 23.45% |
| 2015 | 63.84% | 7.60% | 2.13% | 23.50% |
| 2016 | 65.94% | 8.08% | 1.92% | 20.91% |
| 2017 | 64.18% | 7.80% | 1.94% | 24.16% |
| 2018 | 64.37% | 8.03% | 1.72% | 23.19% |
| 2019 | 65.32% | 7.96% | 1.33% | 23.03% |
| 2020 | 59.96% | 8.58% | 2.30% | 25.11% |
| 2021 | 59.40% | 7.88% | 2.04% | 25.04% |
Fumigator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fumigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White fumigators have the lowest average salary at $46,244.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,590 |
| White | $46,244 |
| Black or African American | $46,613 |
| Asian | $52,626 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,551 |
Average fumigator age
See how the average age of fumigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fumigator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | |
| White | 38 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
Fumigator age breakdown
The average age of fumigators is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the fumigator population.
Fumigator age breakdown
| Fumigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Fumigator educational attainment
The most common degree for fumigators is high school diploma, with 48% of fumigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Fumigators by degree level
| Fumigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Fumigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fumigators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,723 annually. With a Associate degree, fumigators earn a median annual income of $49,089 compared to $48,786 for fumigators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,786 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,723 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,089 |
Fumigator turnover and employment statistics
Fumigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fumigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fumigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fumigator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.79% |
| 2011 | 8.39% |
| 2012 | 5.88% |
| 2013 | 7.01% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.26% |
| 2017 | 3.25% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 3.62% |
| 2020 | 6.55% |
| 2021 | 6.42% |
Average fumigator tenure
The average fumigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 fumigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Fumigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Fumigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fumigators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Maid | 4.45% | 20,631 |
| Fumigator | 4.84% | - |
| Janitor | 4.88% | 57,146 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Building Supervisor | 7.41% | 9,007 |
Similar fumigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Maid | 4.45% | 20,631 |
| Janitor | 4.88% | 57,146 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Building Supervisor | 7.41% | 9,007 |
Foreign languages spoken by fumigators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fumigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |