Laundress demographics and statistics in the US
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Laundress demographics by:
Laundress gender statistics
97.3% of laundresses are women and 2.7% of laundresses are men.
- Female, 97.3%
- Male, 2.7%
Laundress gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 97.3% |
| Male | 2.7% |
Laundress gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,196
Female income
$40,761
Laundress gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laundress positions over time. Currently, 97.3% of laundresses are female.
Laundress gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% | 97.51% |
| 2011 | 3.11% | 96.89% |
| 2012 | 3.22% | 96.78% |
| 2013 | 3.08% | 96.92% |
| 2014 | 3.25% | 96.75% |
| 2015 | 2.73% | 97.27% |
| 2016 | 2.98% | 97.02% |
| 2017 | 2.68% | 97.32% |
| 2018 | 2.71% | 97.29% |
| 2019 | 2.14% | 97.86% |
| 2020 | 2.41% | 97.59% |
| 2021 | 2.70% | 97.30% |
Laundress related jobs gender ratio
We compared laundresses with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Laundress demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laundresses is White, which makes up 61.9% of all laundresses. Comparatively, 16.0% of laundresses are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of laundresses are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Laundress race
| Laundress race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Laundress race and ethnicity over time
See how laundress racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laundress race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.23% | 10.30% | 5.36% | 16.51% |
| 2011 | 67.09% | 11.02% | 5.31% | 14.14% |
| 2012 | 64.54% | 11.04% | 6.98% | 15.19% |
| 2013 | 67.28% | 8.94% | 4.71% | 16.10% |
| 2014 | 66.54% | 10.67% | 6.21% | 13.64% |
| 2015 | 65.50% | 9.28% | 7.11% | 15.49% |
| 2016 | 66.02% | 8.71% | 6.26% | 16.20% |
| 2017 | 62.16% | 10.47% | 7.28% | 16.49% |
| 2018 | 65.77% | 9.93% | 6.57% | 14.65% |
| 2019 | 66.78% | 7.76% | 7.10% | 15.00% |
| 2020 | 64.49% | 8.03% | 8.22% | 14.44% |
| 2021 | 61.91% | 9.64% | 7.17% | 16.00% |
Laundress wage gap by race
According to our data, asian laundresses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown laundresses have the lowest average salary at $43,789.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,789 |
| White | $46,461 |
| Black or African American | $46,914 |
| Asian | $47,855 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,059 |
Average laundress age
See how the average age of laundresses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Laundress age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 55 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 50 |
Laundress age breakdown
The average age of laundresses is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the laundress population.
Laundress age breakdown
| Laundress Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Laundress educational attainment
The most common degree for laundresses is high school diploma, with 54% of laundresses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Laundresses by degree level
| Laundress degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Laundress wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,063 |
| No Education | $44,176 |
Laundress employment statistics
Most laundresses work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where laundresses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laundresses work.
Laundress jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Laundress jobs by company type
Employees with the laundress job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laundresses prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Laundress jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 10% |
Laundress jobs by industry
The most common industries for laundresses are hospitality, health care and education.
Laundress industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 24% |
| Health Care | 20% |
| Education | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
Laundress turnover and employment statistics
Laundress unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laundresses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laundress unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laundress unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.28% |
| 2011 | 9.72% |
| 2012 | 9.38% |
| 2013 | 8.45% |
| 2014 | 6.91% |
| 2015 | 6.85% |
| 2016 | 5.76% |
| 2017 | 5.03% |
| 2018 | 5.12% |
| 2019 | 6.05% |
| 2020 | 10.61% |
| 2021 | 7.35% |
Average laundress tenure
The average laundress stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 167 laundresses resumes in Zippia's database.
Laundress tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Laundress LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laundresses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 5.10% | - |
| Body Trimmer Upholsterer | 5.26% | 5,827 |
| Embroidery Operator | 5.45% | 31,041 |
| Raking Machine Operator | 7.83% | 53,614 |
| Dressmaker Garment Fitter | 12.01% | 1,771 |
Similar laundress jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Body Trimmer Upholsterer | 5.26% | 5,827 |
| Embroidery Operator | 5.45% | 31,041 |
| Raking Machine Operator | 7.83% | 53,614 |
| Dressmaker Garment Fitter | 12.01% | 1,771 |
Foreign languages spoken by laundresses
- Spanish, 100.0%
Laundress languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |