Laundry operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Laundry operator gender statistics
30.4% of laundry operators are women and 69.6% of laundry operators are men.
- Male, 69.6%
- Female, 30.4%
Laundry operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.6% |
| Female | 30.4% |
Laundry operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,806
Female income
$31,119
Laundry operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laundry operator positions over time. Currently, 30.4% of laundry operators are female.
Laundry operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.82% | 32.18% |
| 2011 | 72.56% | 27.44% |
| 2012 | 73.30% | 26.70% |
| 2013 | 72.34% | 27.66% |
| 2014 | 73.45% | 26.55% |
| 2015 | 69.84% | 30.16% |
| 2016 | 71.67% | 28.33% |
| 2017 | 69.44% | 30.56% |
| 2018 | 69.68% | 30.32% |
| 2019 | 64.27% | 35.73% |
| 2020 | 67.04% | 32.96% |
| 2021 | 69.59% | 30.41% |
Laundry operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared laundry operators 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 Operator | 70% | 30% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Laundry operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laundry operators is White, which makes up 55.0% of all laundry operators. Comparatively, 21.1% of laundry operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of laundry operators are Black or African American.
- White, 55.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.1%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Laundry operator race
| Laundry operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Laundry operator race and ethnicity over time
See how laundry operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laundry operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.36% | 12.83% | 4.30% | 21.63% |
| 2011 | 60.22% | 13.55% | 4.25% | 19.26% |
| 2012 | 57.67% | 13.57% | 5.91% | 20.31% |
| 2013 | 60.41% | 11.47% | 3.65% | 21.22% |
| 2014 | 59.67% | 13.20% | 5.15% | 18.76% |
| 2015 | 58.62% | 11.81% | 6.04% | 20.61% |
| 2016 | 59.15% | 11.24% | 5.19% | 21.31% |
| 2017 | 55.29% | 12.99% | 6.21% | 21.61% |
| 2018 | 58.90% | 12.46% | 5.50% | 19.77% |
| 2019 | 59.91% | 10.28% | 6.04% | 20.12% |
| 2020 | 57.62% | 10.56% | 7.15% | 19.55% |
| 2021 | 55.04% | 12.16% | 6.11% | 21.12% |
Laundry operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian laundry operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown laundry operators have the lowest average salary at $32,630.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,630 |
| White | $33,934 |
| Black or African American | $34,153 |
| Asian | $34,604 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,740 |
Average laundry operator age
See how the average age of laundry operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laundry operator 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 operator age breakdown
The average age of laundry operators is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the laundry operator population.
Laundry operator age breakdown
| Laundry Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Laundry operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Laundry operators by degree level
| Laundry operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Laundry operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,224 |
| No Education | $32,821 |
Laundry operator employment statistics
Most laundry operators work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where laundry operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laundry operators work.
Laundry operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Laundry operator jobs by company type
Employees with the laundry operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laundry operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Laundry operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 10% |
Laundry operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for laundry operators are health care, hospitality and professional.
Laundry operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 19% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Laundry operator turnover and employment statistics
Laundry operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laundry operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laundry operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laundry operator 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 operator tenure
The average laundry operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 167 laundry operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Laundry operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Laundry operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laundry operators 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 Operator | 5.10% | - |
| Inside Upholsterer | 5.26% | 12,980 |
| Serging Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,657 |
| Skein Winder | 7.83% | 163 |
| Tailor Garment Fitter | 12.01% | 2,432 |
Similar laundry operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Upholsterer | 5.26% | 12,980 |
| Serging Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,657 |
| Skein Winder | 7.83% | 163 |
| Tailor Garment Fitter | 12.01% | 2,432 |
Foreign languages spoken by laundry operators
The most common foreign language among laundry operators is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.1% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Carrier, 11.1%
Laundry operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |