Laundry clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Laundry clerk gender statistics
58.7% of laundry clerks are women and 41.3% of laundry clerks are men.
- Female, 58.7%
- Male, 41.3%
Laundry clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.7% |
| Male | 41.3% |
Laundry clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,233
Female income
$26,790
Laundry clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laundry clerk positions over time. Currently, 58.7% of laundry clerks are female.
Laundry clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.34% | 60.66% |
| 2011 | 44.87% | 55.13% |
| 2012 | 45.80% | 54.20% |
| 2013 | 44.60% | 55.40% |
| 2014 | 45.99% | 54.01% |
| 2015 | 41.61% | 58.39% |
| 2016 | 43.78% | 56.22% |
| 2017 | 41.16% | 58.84% |
| 2018 | 41.43% | 58.57% |
| 2019 | 35.64% | 64.36% |
| 2020 | 38.50% | 61.50% |
| 2021 | 41.33% | 58.67% |
Laundry clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared laundry clerks 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% |
| Laundry Clerk | 41% | 59% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Laundry clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laundry clerks is White, which makes up 57.6% of all laundry clerks. Comparatively, 19.1% of laundry clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of laundry clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 57.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Laundry clerk race
| Laundry clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Laundry clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how laundry clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laundry clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.91% | 11.16% | 5.23% | 19.64% |
| 2011 | 62.76% | 11.89% | 5.18% | 17.26% |
| 2012 | 60.22% | 11.91% | 6.84% | 18.31% |
| 2013 | 62.96% | 9.81% | 4.58% | 19.22% |
| 2014 | 62.22% | 11.54% | 6.07% | 16.76% |
| 2015 | 61.17% | 10.15% | 6.97% | 18.61% |
| 2016 | 61.70% | 9.58% | 6.12% | 19.32% |
| 2017 | 57.83% | 11.33% | 7.14% | 19.62% |
| 2018 | 61.45% | 10.80% | 6.43% | 17.77% |
| 2019 | 62.46% | 8.62% | 6.96% | 18.12% |
| 2020 | 60.17% | 8.90% | 8.08% | 17.56% |
| 2021 | 57.59% | 10.50% | 7.03% | 19.13% |
Laundry clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian laundry clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown laundry clerks have the lowest average salary at $27,607.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,607 |
| White | $28,301 |
| Black or African American | $28,416 |
| Asian | $28,654 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,198 |
Average laundry clerk age
See how the average age of laundry clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laundry clerk 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 |
Laundry clerk age breakdown
The average age of laundry clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the laundry clerk population.
Laundry clerk age breakdown
| Laundry Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Laundry clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for laundry clerks is high school diploma, with 45% of laundry clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Laundry clerks by degree level
| Laundry clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Laundry clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,454 |
| No Education | $27,709 |
Laundry clerk employment statistics
Most laundry clerks work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where laundry clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laundry clerks work.
Laundry clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Laundry clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the laundry clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laundry clerks prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Laundry clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 23% |
Laundry clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for laundry clerks are hospitality, government and health care.
Laundry clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 23% |
| Government | 17% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Laundry clerk turnover and employment statistics
Laundry clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laundry clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laundry clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laundry clerk 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 laundry clerk tenure
The average laundry clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 180 laundry clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Laundry clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Laundry clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laundry clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Clerk | 5.10% | - |
| Casket Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,421 |
| Cuffer | 5.45% | 2 |
| Scrubbing Machine Operator | 7.83% | 53,614 |
| Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 1,025 |
Similar laundry clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Casket Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,421 |
| Cuffer | 5.45% | 2 |
| Scrubbing Machine Operator | 7.83% | 53,614 |
| Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 1,025 |
Foreign languages spoken by laundry clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Laundry clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |