Laundry helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Laundry helper gender statistics
61.7% of laundry helpers are women and 38.3% of laundry helpers are men.
- Female, 61.7%
- Male, 38.3%
Laundry helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.7% |
| Male | 38.3% |
Laundry helper gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,432
Female income
$27,637
Laundry helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laundry helper positions over time. Currently, 61.7% of laundry helpers are female.
Laundry helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.34% | 63.66% |
| 2011 | 41.74% | 58.26% |
| 2012 | 42.65% | 57.35% |
| 2013 | 41.46% | 58.54% |
| 2014 | 42.84% | 57.16% |
| 2015 | 38.54% | 61.46% |
| 2016 | 40.67% | 59.33% |
| 2017 | 38.10% | 61.90% |
| 2018 | 38.37% | 61.63% |
| 2019 | 32.77% | 67.23% |
| 2020 | 35.52% | 64.48% |
| 2021 | 38.27% | 61.73% |
Laundry helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared laundry helpers 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 Helper | 38% | 62% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Laundry helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laundry helpers is White, which makes up 50.1% of all laundry helpers. Comparatively, 29.2% of laundry helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of laundry helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 50.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 29.2%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Laundry helper race
| Laundry helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Laundry helper race and ethnicity over time
See how laundry helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laundry helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.42% | 8.75% | 5.48% | 29.67% |
| 2011 | 55.28% | 9.48% | 5.43% | 27.29% |
| 2012 | 52.73% | 9.50% | 7.09% | 28.34% |
| 2013 | 55.47% | 7.40% | 4.83% | 29.25% |
| 2014 | 54.73% | 9.13% | 6.33% | 26.79% |
| 2015 | 53.68% | 7.74% | 7.22% | 28.64% |
| 2016 | 54.21% | 7.16% | 6.37% | 29.35% |
| 2017 | 50.34% | 8.92% | 7.39% | 29.65% |
| 2018 | 53.96% | 8.39% | 6.68% | 27.80% |
| 2019 | 54.97% | 6.21% | 7.22% | 28.15% |
| 2020 | 52.68% | 6.48% | 8.33% | 27.59% |
| 2021 | 50.10% | 8.09% | 7.29% | 29.15% |
Laundry helper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian laundry helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown laundry helpers have the lowest average salary at $28,651.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,651 |
| White | $29,517 |
| Black or African American | $29,661 |
| Asian | $29,959 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,388 |
Average laundry helper age
See how the average age of laundry helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laundry helper 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 helper age breakdown
The average age of laundry helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the laundry helper population.
Laundry helper age breakdown
| Laundry Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Laundry helper educational attainment
The most common degree for laundry helpers is high school diploma, with 43% of laundry helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Laundry helpers by degree level
| Laundry helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Laundry helper wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,708 |
| No Education | $28,778 |
Laundry helper employment statistics
Most laundry helpers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where laundry helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laundry helpers work.
Laundry helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Laundry helper jobs by company type
Employees with the laundry helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laundry helpers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Laundry helper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 77% |
Laundry helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for laundry helpers are hospitality, health care and professional.
Laundry helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 23% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Laundry helper turnover and employment statistics
Laundry helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laundry helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laundry helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laundry helper 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 helper tenure
The average laundry helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 82 laundry helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Laundry helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Laundry helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laundry 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Helper | 5.10% | - |
| Aircraft Seat Upholsterer | 5.26% | 3,129 |
| Automatic Folder-Seamer | 5.45% | 293 |
| Hat Cutter | 7.83% | 4,503 |
| Hand Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 4,883 |
Similar laundry helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Seat Upholsterer | 5.26% | 3,129 |
| Automatic Folder-Seamer | 5.45% | 293 |
| Hat Cutter | 7.83% | 4,503 |
| Hand Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 4,883 |
Foreign languages spoken by laundry helpers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Laundry helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |