Hospital cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Hospital cleaner gender statistics
76.9% of hospital cleaners are women and 23.1% of hospital cleaners are men.
- Female, 76.9%
- Male, 23.1%
Hospital cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.9% |
| Male | 23.1% |
Hospital cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,953
Female income
$29,830
Hospital cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hospital cleaner positions over time. Currently, 76.9% of hospital cleaners are female.
Hospital cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.96% | 78.04% |
| 2011 | 21.93% | 78.07% |
| 2012 | 20.76% | 79.24% |
| 2013 | 22.84% | 77.16% |
| 2014 | 23.06% | 76.94% |
| 2015 | 23.50% | 76.50% |
| 2016 | 22.12% | 77.88% |
| 2017 | 21.77% | 78.23% |
| 2018 | 21.81% | 78.19% |
| 2019 | 21.23% | 78.77% |
| 2020 | 21.80% | 78.20% |
| 2021 | 23.08% | 76.92% |
Hospital cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared hospital 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% |
| Hospital Cleaner | 23% | 77% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Hospital cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hospital cleaners is White, which makes up 58.9% of all hospital cleaners. Comparatively, 20.1% of hospital cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of hospital cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Hospital cleaner race
| Hospital cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Hospital cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how hospital cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hospital cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.28% | 12.70% | 4.14% | 17.99% |
| 2011 | 61.75% | 13.74% | 4.32% | 16.87% |
| 2012 | 62.07% | 12.53% | 4.16% | 18.22% |
| 2013 | 61.87% | 11.95% | 4.55% | 18.54% |
| 2014 | 61.35% | 12.04% | 4.88% | 18.68% |
| 2015 | 61.71% | 11.50% | 4.82% | 18.74% |
| 2016 | 61.15% | 11.11% | 4.73% | 19.77% |
| 2017 | 60.78% | 10.81% | 5.07% | 19.78% |
| 2018 | 61.07% | 10.24% | 4.98% | 20.24% |
| 2019 | 62.91% | 9.52% | 5.22% | 18.81% |
| 2020 | 61.84% | 9.12% | 5.04% | 18.96% |
| 2021 | 58.95% | 9.52% | 5.45% | 20.11% |
Hospital cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hospital cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hospital cleaners have the lowest average salary at $30,664.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,686 |
| White | $30,667 |
| Black or African American | $30,664 |
| Asian | $31,751 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,010 |
Average hospital cleaner age
See how the average age of hospital cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hospital cleaner 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 |
Hospital cleaner age breakdown
The average age of hospital cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the hospital cleaner population.
Hospital cleaner age breakdown
| Hospital Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Hospital cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for hospital cleaners is high school diploma, with 41% of hospital cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Hospital cleaners by degree level
| Hospital cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Hospital cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hospital cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,377 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hospital cleaners earn a median annual income of $31,171 compared to $30,659 for hospital cleaners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,659 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,171 |
| No Education | $30,235 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,377 |
Hospital cleaner employment statistics
Company size where hospital cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hospital cleaners work.
Hospital cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Hospital cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for hospital cleaners are health care, hospitality and professional.
Hospital cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 26% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Hospital cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Hospital cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hospital cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospital cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hospital cleaner 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 hospital cleaner tenure
The average hospital cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 64 hospital cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Hospital cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Hospital cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hospital 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Control Room Technician | 2.07% | 62,523 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Hospital Cleaner | 4.38% | - |
| Industrial Cleaner | 4.88% | 79,374 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Custodial Supervisor | 7.41% | 4,393 |
Similar hospital cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Control Room Technician | 2.07% | 62,523 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Industrial Cleaner | 4.88% | 79,374 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Custodial Supervisor | 7.41% | 4,393 |
Foreign languages spoken by hospital cleaners
- French, 100.0%
Hospital cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 100.0% |