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General house worker demographics and statistics in the US

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General house worker gender statistics

29.3% of general house workers are women and 70.7% of general house workers are men.
  • Male, 70.7%
  • Female, 29.3%

General house worker gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male70.7%
Female29.3%

General house worker gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$32,398
female-income
Female income
$31,172

General house worker gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in general house worker positions over time. Currently, 29.3% of general house workers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

General house worker gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201069.35%30.65%
201169.31%30.69%
201267.81%32.19%
201370.41%29.59%
201470.67%29.33%
201571.18%28.82%
201669.54%30.46%
201769.11%30.89%
201869.16%30.84%
201968.42%31.58%
202069.15%30.85%
202170.69%29.31%

General house worker related jobs gender ratio

We compared general house workers 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 titleMaleFemale
Maid Supervisor6%94%
Maid Housekeeper9%91%
Chambermaid9%91%
General House Worker71%29%
Rug Cleaner97%3%
Floor Polisher97%3%
Duct Cleaner97%3%

General house worker demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among general house workers is White, which makes up 58.1% of all general house workers. Comparatively, 19.8% of general house workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of general house workers are Black or African American.
  • White, 58.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
  • Black or African American, 9.8%
  • Asian, 6.2%
  • Unknown, 4.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%

General house worker race

General house worker racePercentages
White58.1%
Hispanic or Latino19.8%
Black or African American9.8%
Asian6.2%
Unknown4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.5%

General house worker race and ethnicity over time

See how general house worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

General house worker race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201061.40%12.94%4.94%17.66%
201160.87%13.98%5.12%16.55%
201261.18%12.77%4.95%17.89%
201360.98%12.19%5.35%18.21%
201460.47%12.28%5.68%18.35%
201560.83%11.74%5.62%18.41%
201660.27%11.35%5.53%19.44%
201759.90%11.05%5.87%19.45%
201860.18%10.48%5.77%19.92%
201962.03%9.76%6.02%18.49%
202060.96%9.36%5.84%18.64%
202158.06%9.76%6.24%19.79%

General house worker wage gap by race

According to our data, asian general house workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american general house workers have the lowest average salary at $32,083.
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$32,107
White$32,086
Black or African American$32,083
Asian$33,271
Hispanic or Latino$32,460

Average general house worker age

See how the average age of general house workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

General house worker age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American5050
Unknown4246
Asian49.552
Hispanic or Latino4948
White4952
American Indian and Alaska Native3945

General house worker age breakdown

The average age of general house workers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the general house worker population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


General house worker age breakdown

General House Worker YearsPercentages
40+ years75%
30-40 years17%
20-30 years8%

General house worker educational attainment

The most common degree for general house workers is high school diploma, with 54% of general house workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
  • High School Diploma, 54%
  • Bachelor's, 23%
  • Associate, 12%
  • Diploma, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

General house workers by degree level

General house worker degreePercentages
High School Diploma54%
Bachelor's23%
Associate12%
Diploma8%
Other Degrees3%

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General house worker wage gap by degree level

According to the data, general house workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,861 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, general house workers earn a median annual income of $32,636 compared to $32,077 for general house workers with an High School Diploma degree.
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
No Education
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$32,077
Bachelor's Degree$32,636
No Education$31,615
Some College/ Associate Degree$32,861

General house worker employment statistics

Most general house workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where general house workers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where general house workers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

General house worker jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees8%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees17%
1,000 - 10,000 employees13%
> 10,000 employees38%

General house worker jobs by company type

Employees with the general house worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most general house workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

General house worker jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education9%
Public26%
Private61%
Government4%

General house worker jobs by industry

The most common industries for general house workers are manufacturing, hospitality and retail.

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Hospitality

Retail

Automotive

General house worker turnover and employment statistics

General house worker unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for general house workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

General house worker unemployment rate by year

YearGeneral house worker unemployment rate
201012.70%
201111.68%
201210.82%
20139.61%
20148.58%
20157.99%
20167.13%
20176.55%
20186.61%
20195.39%
20208.82%
20219.26%

Average general house worker tenure

The average general house worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 general house workers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

General house worker tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year33%
1-2 years30%
3-4 years7%
5-7 years11%
8-10 years7%
11+ years12%

General house worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of general house workers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Spray Crew2.07%63,968
Landscape Foreman2.17%13,732
Tree Trimmer3.47%3,590
Lawn Care Specialist4.17%69,597
General House Worker4.38%-
Coach Cleaner4.88%49,895
Lead Custodian7.41%10,075

Similar general house worker jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Spray Crew2.07%63,968
Landscape Foreman2.17%13,732
Tree Trimmer3.47%3,590
Lawn Care Specialist4.17%69,597
Coach Cleaner4.88%49,895
Lead Custodian7.41%10,075

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