Home housekeeper demographics and statistics in the US
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Home housekeeper demographics by:
Home housekeeper gender statistics
85.9% of home housekeepers are women and 14.1% of home housekeepers are men.
- Female, 85.9%
- Male, 14.1%
Home housekeeper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.9% |
| Male | 14.1% |
Home housekeeper gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,056
Female income
$31,794
Home housekeeper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in home housekeeper positions over time. Currently, 85.9% of home housekeepers are female.
Home housekeeper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.30% | 86.70% |
| 2011 | 13.28% | 86.72% |
| 2012 | 12.50% | 87.50% |
| 2013 | 13.90% | 86.10% |
| 2014 | 14.05% | 85.95% |
| 2015 | 14.35% | 85.65% |
| 2016 | 13.41% | 86.59% |
| 2017 | 13.18% | 86.82% |
| 2018 | 13.20% | 86.80% |
| 2019 | 12.81% | 87.19% |
| 2020 | 13.20% | 86.80% |
| 2021 | 14.06% | 85.94% |
Home housekeeper related jobs gender ratio
We compared home housekeepers 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% |
| Home Housekeeper | 14% | 86% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Home housekeeper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among home housekeepers is White, which makes up 59.2% of all home housekeepers. Comparatively, 19.7% of home housekeepers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of home housekeepers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Home housekeeper race
| Home housekeeper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Home housekeeper race and ethnicity over time
See how home housekeeper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Home housekeeper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.52% | 12.92% | 4.11% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 61.98% | 13.96% | 4.29% | 16.45% |
| 2012 | 62.30% | 12.75% | 4.13% | 17.80% |
| 2013 | 62.10% | 12.17% | 4.52% | 18.12% |
| 2014 | 61.58% | 12.27% | 4.85% | 18.25% |
| 2015 | 61.94% | 11.72% | 4.79% | 18.32% |
| 2016 | 61.39% | 11.33% | 4.70% | 19.35% |
| 2017 | 61.01% | 11.03% | 5.04% | 19.36% |
| 2018 | 61.30% | 10.46% | 4.95% | 19.82% |
| 2019 | 63.15% | 9.74% | 5.19% | 18.39% |
| 2020 | 62.07% | 9.34% | 5.01% | 18.54% |
| 2021 | 59.18% | 9.74% | 5.42% | 19.69% |
Home housekeeper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian home housekeepers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american home housekeepers have the lowest average salary at $33,467.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,512 |
| White | $33,474 |
| Black or African American | $33,467 |
| Asian | $35,708 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,173 |
Average home housekeeper age
See how the average age of home housekeepers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Home housekeeper 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 |
Home housekeeper age breakdown
The average age of home housekeepers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the home housekeeper population.
Home housekeeper age breakdown
| Home Housekeeper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Home housekeeper educational attainment
The most common degree for home housekeepers is high school diploma, with 42% of home housekeepers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Home housekeepers by degree level
| Home housekeeper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Home housekeeper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, home housekeepers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,928 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, home housekeepers earn a median annual income of $34,504 compared to $33,456 for home housekeepers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,456 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,504 |
| No Education | $32,602 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,928 |
Home housekeeper employment statistics
Most home housekeepers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where home housekeepers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where home housekeepers work.
Home housekeeper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Home housekeeper jobs by company type
Employees with the home housekeeper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most home housekeepers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Home housekeeper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 2% |
Home housekeeper jobs by industry
The most common industries for home housekeepers are health care, hospitality and professional.
Home housekeeper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 28% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Home housekeeper turnover and employment statistics
Home housekeeper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for home housekeepers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Home housekeeper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Home housekeeper 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 home housekeeper tenure
The average home housekeeper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 560 home housekeepers resumes in Zippia's database.
Home housekeeper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Home housekeeper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of home housekeepers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Control Servicer | 2.07% | 32,982 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Home Housekeeper | 4.38% | - |
| Cleaning Porter | 4.88% | 38,920 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Similar home housekeeper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Control Servicer | 2.07% | 32,982 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Cleaning Porter | 4.88% | 38,920 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Foreign languages spoken by home housekeepers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Home housekeeper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
