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
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.7% |
| Female | 29.3% |
General house worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,398
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.
General house worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.35% | 30.65% |
| 2011 | 69.31% | 30.69% |
| 2012 | 67.81% | 32.19% |
| 2013 | 70.41% | 29.59% |
| 2014 | 70.67% | 29.33% |
| 2015 | 71.18% | 28.82% |
| 2016 | 69.54% | 30.46% |
| 2017 | 69.11% | 30.89% |
| 2018 | 69.16% | 30.84% |
| 2019 | 68.42% | 31.58% |
| 2020 | 69.15% | 30.85% |
| 2021 | 70.69% | 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Maid Supervisor | 6% | 94% |
| Maid Housekeeper | 9% | 91% |
| Chambermaid | 9% | 91% |
| General House Worker | 71% | 29% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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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 race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 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 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
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.40% | 12.94% | 4.94% | 17.66% |
| 2011 | 60.87% | 13.98% | 5.12% | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 61.18% | 12.77% | 4.95% | 17.89% |
| 2013 | 60.98% | 12.19% | 5.35% | 18.21% |
| 2014 | 60.47% | 12.28% | 5.68% | 18.35% |
| 2015 | 60.83% | 11.74% | 5.62% | 18.41% |
| 2016 | 60.27% | 11.35% | 5.53% | 19.44% |
| 2017 | 59.90% | 11.05% | 5.87% | 19.45% |
| 2018 | 60.18% | 10.48% | 5.77% | 19.92% |
| 2019 | 62.03% | 9.76% | 6.02% | 18.49% |
| 2020 | 60.96% | 9.36% | 5.84% | 18.64% |
| 2021 | 58.06% | 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.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
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General house worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | 50 |
| Unknown | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 49.5 | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 48 |
| White | 49 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 | 45 |
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.
General house worker age breakdown
| General House Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
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 degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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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.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
General house worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
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.
General house worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 4% |
General house worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for general house workers are manufacturing, hospitality and retail.
General house worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
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
| Year | General house worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 11.68% |
| 2012 | 10.82% |
| 2013 | 9.61% |
| 2014 | 8.58% |
| 2015 | 7.99% |
| 2016 | 7.13% |
| 2017 | 6.55% |
| 2018 | 6.61% |
| 2019 | 5.39% |
| 2020 | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 9.26% |
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.
General house worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
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 title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Spray Crew | 2.07% | 63,968 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Lawn Care Specialist | 4.17% | 69,597 |
| General House Worker | 4.38% | - |
| Coach Cleaner | 4.88% | 49,895 |
| Lead Custodian | 7.41% | 10,075 |
Similar general house worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Spray Crew | 2.07% | 63,968 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Lawn Care Specialist | 4.17% | 69,597 |
| Coach Cleaner | 4.88% | 49,895 |
| Lead Custodian | 7.41% | 10,075 |