Linen keeper demographics and statistics in the US
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Linen keeper gender statistics
40.0% of linen keepers are women and 60.0% of linen keepers are men.
- Male, 60.0%
- Female, 40.0%
Linen keeper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Linen keeper gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,480
Female income
$29,041
Linen keeper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in linen keeper positions over time. Currently, 40.0% of linen keepers are female.
Linen keeper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.46% | 41.54% |
| 2011 | 58.42% | 41.58% |
| 2012 | 56.71% | 43.29% |
| 2013 | 59.68% | 40.32% |
| 2014 | 59.98% | 40.02% |
| 2015 | 60.57% | 39.43% |
| 2016 | 58.67% | 41.33% |
| 2017 | 58.19% | 41.81% |
| 2018 | 58.24% | 41.76% |
| 2019 | 57.40% | 42.60% |
| 2020 | 58.23% | 41.77% |
| 2021 | 60.00% | 40.00% |
Linen keeper related jobs gender ratio
We compared linen keepers 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% |
| Linen Keeper | 60% | 40% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Linen keeper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among linen keepers is White, which makes up 38.4% of all linen keepers. Comparatively, 37.5% of linen keepers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of linen keepers are Black or African American.
- White, 38.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 37.5%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Linen keeper race
| Linen keeper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 38.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Linen keeper race and ethnicity over time
See how linen keeper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Linen keeper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.74% | 16.25% | 3.85% | 35.32% |
| 2011 | 41.21% | 17.29% | 4.03% | 34.21% |
| 2012 | 41.53% | 16.08% | 3.87% | 35.56% |
| 2013 | 41.33% | 15.51% | 4.26% | 35.88% |
| 2014 | 40.81% | 15.60% | 4.59% | 36.01% |
| 2015 | 41.17% | 15.05% | 4.53% | 36.08% |
| 2016 | 40.61% | 14.67% | 4.44% | 37.11% |
| 2017 | 40.24% | 14.36% | 4.78% | 37.12% |
| 2018 | 40.53% | 13.79% | 4.69% | 37.58% |
| 2019 | 42.37% | 13.08% | 4.93% | 36.15% |
| 2020 | 41.30% | 12.68% | 4.75% | 36.30% |
| 2021 | 38.41% | 13.07% | 5.15% | 37.45% |
Linen keeper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian linen keepers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american linen keepers have the lowest average salary at $30,108.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,137 |
| White | $30,113 |
| Black or African American | $30,108 |
| Asian | $31,513 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,553 |
Average linen keeper age
See how the average age of linen keepers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Linen keeper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | 50 |
| Unknown | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 49.5 | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 48 |
| White | 49 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 | 45 |
Linen keeper age breakdown
The average age of linen keepers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the linen keeper population.
Linen keeper age breakdown
| Linen Keeper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Linen keeper educational attainment
- Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 50%
Linen keepers by degree level
| Linen keeper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 50% |
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Linen keeper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, linen keepers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,027 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, linen keepers earn a median annual income of $30,761 compared to $30,101 for linen keepers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,101 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,761 |
| No Education | $29,559 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,027 |
Linen keeper turnover and employment statistics
Linen keeper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for linen keepers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Linen keeper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Linen keeper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 11.68% |
| 2012 | 10.82% |
| 2013 | 9.61% |
| 2014 | 8.58% |
| 2015 | 7.99% |
| 2016 | 7.13% |
| 2017 | 6.55% |
| 2018 | 6.61% |
| 2019 | 5.39% |
| 2020 | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 9.26% |
Average linen keeper tenure
The average linen keeper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 linen keepers resumes in Zippia's database.
Linen keeper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Linen keeper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of linen keepers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Control Applicator | 2.07% | 34,786 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Linen Keeper | 4.38% | - |
| Shoe Cleaner | 4.88% | 35,526 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Stock Room Manager | 7.41% | 80,491 |
Similar linen keeper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Control Applicator | 2.07% | 34,786 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Shoe Cleaner | 4.88% | 35,526 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Stock Room Manager | 7.41% | 80,491 |
Foreign languages spoken by linen keepers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Linen keeper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |