Grounds caretaker demographics and statistics in the US
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Grounds caretaker gender statistics
24.4% of grounds caretakers are women and 75.6% of grounds caretakers are men.
- Male, 75.6%
- Female, 24.4%
Grounds caretaker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.6% |
| Female | 24.4% |
Grounds caretaker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,539
Female income
$29,524
Grounds caretaker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grounds caretaker positions over time. Currently, 24.4% of grounds caretakers are female.
Grounds caretaker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.01% | 24.99% |
| 2011 | 79.27% | 20.73% |
| 2012 | 79.20% | 20.80% |
| 2013 | 78.07% | 21.93% |
| 2014 | 78.72% | 21.28% |
| 2015 | 78.35% | 21.65% |
| 2016 | 77.06% | 22.94% |
| 2017 | 78.69% | 21.31% |
| 2018 | 76.32% | 23.68% |
| 2019 | 75.85% | 24.15% |
| 2020 | 76.43% | 23.57% |
| 2021 | 75.59% | 24.41% |
Grounds caretaker related jobs gender ratio
We compared grounds caretakers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tree climber and chemical mixer/loader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mall Plant Caretaker | 32% | 68% |
| Grounds Caretaker | 76% | 24% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Grounds caretaker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grounds caretakers is White, which makes up 60.4% of all grounds caretakers. Comparatively, 22.2% of grounds caretakers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of grounds caretakers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.2%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Grounds caretaker race
| Grounds caretaker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Grounds caretaker race and ethnicity over time
See how grounds caretaker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grounds caretaker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.65% | 10.36% | 1.81% | 20.40% |
| 2011 | 63.09% | 11.42% | 1.80% | 19.60% |
| 2012 | 64.34% | 11.35% | 1.83% | 18.34% |
| 2013 | 64.22% | 10.60% | 1.73% | 19.47% |
| 2014 | 64.94% | 10.51% | 1.72% | 18.57% |
| 2015 | 65.28% | 10.59% | 2.14% | 18.13% |
| 2016 | 65.31% | 10.52% | 1.84% | 18.11% |
| 2017 | 66.69% | 9.88% | 1.77% | 17.43% |
| 2018 | 65.22% | 10.04% | 1.85% | 18.88% |
| 2019 | 66.19% | 9.59% | 1.99% | 17.81% |
| 2020 | 63.88% | 10.69% | 2.16% | 17.28% |
| 2021 | 60.39% | 9.35% | 1.89% | 22.17% |
Grounds caretaker wage gap by race
According to our data, white grounds caretakers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american grounds caretakers have the lowest average salary at $29,786.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,315 |
| White | $31,151 |
| Black or African American | $29,786 |
| Asian | $30,670 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,790 |
Average grounds caretaker age
See how the average age of grounds caretakers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Grounds caretaker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 33 |
| Asian | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 39 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Grounds caretaker age breakdown
The average age of grounds caretakers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the grounds caretaker population.
Grounds caretaker age breakdown
| Grounds Caretaker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Grounds caretaker educational attainment
The most common degree for grounds caretakers is bachelor's degree, with 33% of grounds caretakers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Grounds caretakers by degree level
| Grounds caretaker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Grounds caretaker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, grounds caretakers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,352 annually. With a Associate degree, grounds caretakers earn a median annual income of $31,142 compared to $30,366 for grounds caretakers with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,366 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,620 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,352 |
| No Education | $28,866 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,142 |
Grounds caretaker employment statistics
Most grounds caretakers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where grounds caretakers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grounds caretakers work.
Grounds caretaker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Grounds caretaker jobs by company type
Employees with the grounds caretaker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most grounds caretakers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Grounds caretaker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 9% |
Grounds caretaker jobs by industry
The most common industries for grounds caretakers are education, non profits and real estate.
Grounds caretaker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Real Estate | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Grounds caretaker turnover and employment statistics
Grounds caretaker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grounds caretakers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grounds caretaker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grounds caretaker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.48% |
| 2011 | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 14.62% |
| 2014 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 11.22% |
| 2016 | 9.88% |
| 2017 | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 7.84% |
| 2020 | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 8.73% |
Average grounds caretaker tenure
The average grounds caretaker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 139 grounds caretakers resumes in Zippia's database.
Grounds caretaker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Grounds caretaker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grounds caretakers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Grounds Caretaker | 3.35% | - |
| Diagnostician | 3.47% | 2,173 |
| Environmental Services Worker | 4.45% | 90,029 |
| Professional Cleaner | 4.88% | 119,875 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Custodial Supervisor | 7.41% | 4,393 |
Similar grounds caretaker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Diagnostician | 3.47% | 2,173 |
| Environmental Services Worker | 4.45% | 90,029 |
| Professional Cleaner | 4.88% | 119,875 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Custodial Supervisor | 7.41% | 4,393 |
Foreign languages spoken by grounds caretakers
- French, 100.0%
Grounds caretaker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 100.0% |