Hand washer demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand washer gender statistics
23.6% of hand washers are women and 76.4% of hand washers are men.
- Male, 76.4%
- Female, 23.6%
Hand washer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.4% |
| Female | 23.6% |
Hand washer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,345
Female income
$26,775
Hand washer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand washer positions over time. Currently, 23.6% of hand washers are female.
Hand washer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.62% | 19.38% |
| 2011 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
| 2012 | 81.84% | 18.16% |
| 2013 | 84.32% | 15.68% |
| 2014 | 83.06% | 16.94% |
| 2015 | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| 2016 | 84.99% | 15.01% |
| 2017 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 2018 | 83.00% | 17.00% |
| 2019 | 79.71% | 20.29% |
| 2020 | 82.79% | 17.21% |
| 2021 | 76.44% | 23.56% |
Hand washer related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand washers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Hand Washer | 76% | 24% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Hand washer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand washers is White, which makes up 53.4% of all hand washers. Comparatively, 24.1% of hand washers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of hand washers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.1%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Hand washer race
| Hand washer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Hand washer race and ethnicity over time
See how hand washer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand washer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.84% | 11.67% | 4.49% | 23.82% |
| 2011 | 54.50% | 13.37% | 5.97% | 21.82% |
| 2012 | 57.90% | 10.83% | 5.37% | 20.93% |
| 2013 | 56.38% | 9.82% | 5.67% | 24.45% |
| 2014 | 56.85% | 11.03% | 7.24% | 21.43% |
| 2015 | 54.39% | 9.50% | 6.34% | 25.98% |
| 2016 | 54.77% | 11.52% | 6.00% | 23.20% |
| 2017 | 55.71% | 13.29% | 5.65% | 21.57% |
| 2018 | 58.40% | 9.84% | 4.68% | 22.88% |
| 2019 | 60.94% | 10.50% | 6.42% | 18.14% |
| 2020 | 59.38% | 8.02% | 4.03% | 19.78% |
| 2021 | 53.41% | 10.96% | 6.07% | 24.13% |
Hand washer wage gap by race
According to our data, white hand washers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hand washers have the lowest average salary at $27,026.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,138 |
| White | $27,793 |
| Black or African American | $27,026 |
| Asian | $27,449 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,327 |
Average hand washer age
See how the average age of hand washers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hand washer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| Black or African American | 36 | 50 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 46 |
Hand washer age breakdown
The average age of hand washers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the hand washer population.
Hand washer age breakdown
| Hand Washer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Hand washer educational attainment
The most common degree for hand washers is high school diploma, with 46% of hand washers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Hand washers by degree level
| Hand washer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Hand washer employment statistics
Most hand washers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where hand washers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand washers work.
Hand washer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Hand washer jobs by company type
Employees with the hand washer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hand washers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hand washer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 3% |
Hand washer jobs by industry
The most common industries for hand washers are hospitality, professional and retail.
Hand washer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Hand washer turnover and employment statistics
Hand washer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand washers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand washer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand washer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.83% |
| 2011 | 17.00% |
| 2012 | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 14.34% |
| 2014 | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 13.03% |
Average hand washer tenure
The average hand washer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 850 hand washers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand washer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Hand washer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand washers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Automobile Repair Service Estimator | 4.47% | 28,529 |
| Bottler | 4.75% | 284 |
| Edger Technician | 5.24% | 5,901 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Acid Plant Helper | 8.41% | 22,011 |
| Hand Washer | 8.89% | - |
| Print Retoucher | 15.21% | 474 |
Similar hand washer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Automobile Repair Service Estimator | 4.47% | 28,529 |
| Bottler | 4.75% | 284 |
| Edger Technician | 5.24% | 5,901 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Acid Plant Helper | 8.41% | 22,011 |
| Print Retoucher | 15.21% | 474 |
Foreign languages spoken by hand washers
- Spanish, 94.4%
- German, 5.6%
Hand washer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 94.4% |
| German | 5.6% |
