Janitor helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Janitor helper demographics by:
Janitor helper gender statistics
30.1% of janitor helpers are women and 69.9% of janitor helpers are men.
- Male, 69.9%
- Female, 30.1%
Janitor helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.9% |
| Female | 30.1% |
Janitor helper gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,328
Female income
$29,682
Janitor helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in janitor helper positions over time. Currently, 30.1% of janitor helpers are female.
Janitor helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.48% | 26.52% |
| 2011 | 73.18% | 26.82% |
| 2012 | 72.77% | 27.23% |
| 2013 | 73.65% | 26.35% |
| 2014 | 74.09% | 25.91% |
| 2015 | 71.84% | 28.16% |
| 2016 | 72.08% | 27.92% |
| 2017 | 72.79% | 27.21% |
| 2018 | 72.94% | 27.06% |
| 2019 | 70.52% | 29.48% |
| 2020 | 69.19% | 30.81% |
| 2021 | 69.93% | 30.07% |
Janitor helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared janitor helpers 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% |
| Janitor Helper | 70% | 30% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Janitor helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among janitor helpers is White, which makes up 58.1% of all janitor helpers. Comparatively, 19.9% of janitor helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of janitor helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Janitor helper race
| Janitor helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Janitor helper race and ethnicity over time
See how janitor helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Janitor helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.60% | 13.01% | 4.29% | 15.83% |
| 2011 | 62.31% | 14.15% | 4.16% | 15.70% |
| 2012 | 62.74% | 13.39% | 4.07% | 15.84% |
| 2013 | 63.13% | 12.94% | 4.07% | 16.21% |
| 2014 | 63.28% | 12.69% | 4.20% | 16.12% |
| 2015 | 62.76% | 12.31% | 4.36% | 17.02% |
| 2016 | 62.63% | 12.46% | 4.14% | 17.12% |
| 2017 | 62.66% | 11.70% | 4.34% | 17.46% |
| 2018 | 63.32% | 11.20% | 4.49% | 17.27% |
| 2019 | 62.45% | 11.55% | 4.58% | 17.90% |
| 2020 | 60.16% | 11.09% | 4.75% | 17.97% |
| 2021 | 58.08% | 11.51% | 4.65% | 19.90% |
Janitor helper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian janitor helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american janitor helpers have the lowest average salary at $30,817.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,300 |
| White | $31,592 |
| Black or African American | $30,817 |
| Asian | $31,704 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,235 |
Average janitor helper age
See how the average age of janitor helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Janitor helper 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 |
Janitor helper age breakdown
The average age of janitor helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the janitor helper population.
Janitor helper age breakdown
| Janitor Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Janitor helper educational attainment
The most common degree for janitor helpers is high school diploma, with 62% of janitor helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 62%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 5%
Janitor helpers by degree level
| Janitor helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 62% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Janitor helper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, janitor helpers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,135 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, janitor helpers earn a median annual income of $31,596 compared to $31,467 for janitor helpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,467 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,596 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,135 |
Janitor helper employment statistics
Most janitor helpers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where janitor helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where janitor helpers work.
Janitor helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Janitor helper jobs by company type
Employees with the janitor helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most janitor helpers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Janitor helper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 9% |
Janitor helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for janitor helpers are education, professional and government.
Janitor helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Janitor helper turnover and employment statistics
Janitor helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for janitor helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Janitor helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Janitor helper 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 janitor helper tenure
The average janitor helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 171 janitor helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Janitor helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Janitor helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of janitor helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Control Operator | 2.07% | 56,943 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Housekeeper, Cleaning, Cooking | 4.45% | 53,419 |
| Janitor Helper | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Building Supervisor | 7.41% | 9,007 |
Similar janitor helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Control Operator | 2.07% | 56,943 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Housekeeper, Cleaning, Cooking | 4.45% | 53,419 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Building Supervisor | 7.41% | 9,007 |
Foreign languages spoken by janitor helpers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Janitor helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |