Kitchen cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Kitchen cleaner gender statistics
25.2% of kitchen cleaners are women and 74.8% of kitchen cleaners are men.
- Male, 74.8%
- Female, 25.2%
Kitchen cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.8% |
| Female | 25.2% |
Kitchen cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,309
Female income
$28,419
Kitchen cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in kitchen cleaner positions over time. Currently, 25.2% of kitchen cleaners are female.
Kitchen cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.96% | 22.04% |
| 2011 | 77.69% | 22.31% |
| 2012 | 77.33% | 22.67% |
| 2013 | 78.10% | 21.90% |
| 2014 | 78.49% | 21.51% |
| 2015 | 76.50% | 23.50% |
| 2016 | 76.72% | 23.28% |
| 2017 | 77.35% | 22.65% |
| 2018 | 77.48% | 22.52% |
| 2019 | 75.33% | 24.67% |
| 2020 | 74.14% | 25.86% |
| 2021 | 74.80% | 25.20% |
Kitchen cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared kitchen 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% |
| Kitchen Cleaner | 75% | 25% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Kitchen cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among kitchen cleaners is White, which makes up 50.9% of all kitchen cleaners. Comparatively, 25.1% of kitchen cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of kitchen cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 50.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.1%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Kitchen cleaner race
| Kitchen cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Kitchen cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how kitchen cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Kitchen cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.47% | 13.81% | 4.95% | 21.06% |
| 2011 | 55.18% | 14.95% | 4.81% | 20.93% |
| 2012 | 55.61% | 14.20% | 4.73% | 21.07% |
| 2013 | 56.00% | 13.75% | 4.73% | 21.44% |
| 2014 | 56.15% | 13.50% | 4.85% | 21.35% |
| 2015 | 55.62% | 13.12% | 5.02% | 22.25% |
| 2016 | 55.50% | 13.27% | 4.80% | 22.34% |
| 2017 | 55.53% | 12.51% | 5.00% | 22.68% |
| 2018 | 56.19% | 12.01% | 5.14% | 22.50% |
| 2019 | 55.32% | 12.36% | 5.24% | 23.12% |
| 2020 | 53.03% | 11.89% | 5.41% | 23.20% |
| 2021 | 50.94% | 12.32% | 5.30% | 25.12% |
Kitchen cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian kitchen cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american kitchen cleaners have the lowest average salary at $29,720.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,277 |
| White | $30,614 |
| Black or African American | $29,720 |
| Asian | $30,744 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,202 |
Average kitchen cleaner age
See how the average age of kitchen cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Kitchen 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 |
Kitchen cleaner age breakdown
The average age of kitchen cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the kitchen cleaner population.
Kitchen cleaner age breakdown
| Kitchen Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Kitchen cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for kitchen cleaners is high school diploma, with 60% of kitchen cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 14% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Kitchen cleaners by degree level
| Kitchen cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Kitchen cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, kitchen cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,243 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, kitchen cleaners earn a median annual income of $30,618 compared to $30,470 for kitchen cleaners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,470 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,618 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,243 |
Kitchen cleaner employment statistics
Most kitchen cleaners work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where kitchen cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where kitchen cleaners work.
Kitchen cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Kitchen cleaner jobs by company type
Employees with the kitchen cleaner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most kitchen cleaners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Kitchen cleaner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 1% |
Kitchen cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for kitchen cleaners are hospitality, education and manufacturing.
Kitchen cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 43% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Kitchen cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Kitchen cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for kitchen cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kitchen cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Kitchen 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 kitchen cleaner tenure
The average kitchen cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 426 kitchen cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Kitchen cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Kitchen cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of kitchen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fumigator | 2.07% | 2,297 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Bed And Breakfast Innkeeper | 4.45% | 24,197 |
| Kitchen Cleaner | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Lead Custodian | 7.41% | 10,075 |
Similar kitchen cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fumigator | 2.07% | 2,297 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Bed And Breakfast Innkeeper | 4.45% | 24,197 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Lead Custodian | 7.41% | 10,075 |
Foreign languages spoken by kitchen cleaners
The most common foreign language among kitchen cleaners is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 8.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- Vietnamese, 8.3%
- Hebrew, 8.3%
Kitchen cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| Vietnamese | 8.3% |
| Hebrew | 8.3% |
