Grounds cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Grounds cleaner gender statistics
25.3% of grounds cleaners are women and 74.7% of grounds cleaners are men.
- Male, 74.7%
- Female, 25.3%
Grounds cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.7% |
| Female | 25.3% |
Grounds cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,361
Female income
$28,296
Grounds cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in grounds cleaner positions over time. Currently, 25.3% of grounds cleaners are female.
Grounds cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.87% | 22.13% |
| 2011 | 77.60% | 22.40% |
| 2012 | 77.25% | 22.75% |
| 2013 | 78.02% | 21.98% |
| 2014 | 78.41% | 21.59% |
| 2015 | 76.41% | 23.59% |
| 2016 | 76.64% | 23.36% |
| 2017 | 77.26% | 22.74% |
| 2018 | 77.40% | 22.60% |
| 2019 | 75.24% | 24.76% |
| 2020 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 2021 | 74.71% | 25.29% |
Grounds cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared grounds cleaners 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% |
| Grounds Cleaner | 75% | 25% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Grounds cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among grounds cleaners is White, which makes up 59.2% of all grounds cleaners. Comparatively, 19.6% of grounds cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of grounds cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Grounds cleaner race
| Grounds cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Grounds cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how grounds cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Grounds cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.67% | 12.87% | 4.05% | 15.57% |
| 2011 | 63.39% | 14.01% | 3.92% | 15.44% |
| 2012 | 63.82% | 13.25% | 3.83% | 15.58% |
| 2013 | 64.21% | 12.81% | 3.83% | 15.95% |
| 2014 | 64.35% | 12.55% | 3.96% | 15.86% |
| 2015 | 63.83% | 12.17% | 4.12% | 16.76% |
| 2016 | 63.71% | 12.32% | 3.90% | 16.85% |
| 2017 | 63.73% | 11.56% | 4.10% | 17.19% |
| 2018 | 64.40% | 11.06% | 4.25% | 17.01% |
| 2019 | 63.52% | 11.42% | 4.34% | 17.63% |
| 2020 | 61.23% | 10.95% | 4.51% | 17.71% |
| 2021 | 59.15% | 11.37% | 4.40% | 19.63% |
Grounds cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian grounds cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american grounds cleaners have the lowest average salary at $29,716.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,326 |
| White | $30,696 |
| Black or African American | $29,716 |
| Asian | $30,838 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,244 |
Average grounds cleaner age
See how the average age of grounds cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Grounds cleaner 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 |
Grounds cleaner age breakdown
The average age of grounds cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the grounds cleaner population.
Grounds cleaner age breakdown
| Grounds Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Grounds cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for grounds cleaners is high school diploma, with 48% of grounds cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Grounds cleaners by degree level
| Grounds cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Grounds cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, grounds cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,386 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, grounds cleaners earn a median annual income of $30,700 compared to $30,537 for grounds cleaners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,537 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,700 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,386 |
Grounds cleaner employment statistics
Most grounds cleaners work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where grounds cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where grounds cleaners work.
Grounds cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Grounds cleaner jobs by company type
Employees with the grounds cleaner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most grounds cleaners prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Grounds cleaner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 9% |
Grounds cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for grounds cleaners are education, hospitality and real estate.
Grounds cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Real Estate | 11% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Grounds cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Grounds cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for grounds cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grounds cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Grounds cleaner 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 grounds cleaner tenure
The average grounds cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 grounds cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Grounds cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Grounds cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of grounds cleaners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vector Control Specialist | 2.07% | 31,450 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Laundry Room Attendant | 4.45% | 66,932 |
| Grounds Cleaner | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |
Similar grounds cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vector Control Specialist | 2.07% | 31,450 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Laundry Room Attendant | 4.45% | 66,932 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |
Foreign languages spoken by grounds cleaners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Grounds cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |