Linen room attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Linen room attendant gender statistics
45.7% of linen room attendants are women and 54.3% of linen room attendants are men.
- Male, 54.3%
- Female, 45.7%
Linen room attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.3% |
| Female | 45.7% |
Linen room attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,490
Female income
$28,339
Linen room attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in linen room attendant positions over time. Currently, 45.7% of linen room attendants are female.
Linen room attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.68% | 47.32% |
| 2011 | 52.64% | 47.36% |
| 2012 | 50.90% | 49.10% |
| 2013 | 53.94% | 46.06% |
| 2014 | 54.25% | 45.75% |
| 2015 | 54.86% | 45.14% |
| 2016 | 52.91% | 47.09% |
| 2017 | 52.41% | 47.59% |
| 2018 | 52.46% | 47.54% |
| 2019 | 51.61% | 48.39% |
| 2020 | 52.45% | 47.55% |
| 2021 | 54.27% | 45.73% |
Linen room attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared linen room attendants 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 Room Attendant | 54% | 46% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Linen room attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among linen room attendants is White, which makes up 58.9% of all linen room attendants. Comparatively, 20.3% of linen room attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of linen room attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Linen room attendant race
| Linen room attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Linen room attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how linen room attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Linen room attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.22% | 12.08% | 4.55% | 18.17% |
| 2011 | 61.69% | 13.12% | 4.73% | 17.06% |
| 2012 | 62.00% | 11.91% | 4.56% | 18.40% |
| 2013 | 61.80% | 11.33% | 4.95% | 18.72% |
| 2014 | 61.29% | 11.43% | 5.28% | 18.86% |
| 2015 | 61.65% | 10.88% | 5.22% | 18.92% |
| 2016 | 61.09% | 10.49% | 5.13% | 19.95% |
| 2017 | 60.72% | 10.19% | 5.47% | 19.96% |
| 2018 | 61.01% | 9.62% | 5.38% | 20.43% |
| 2019 | 62.85% | 8.91% | 5.62% | 18.99% |
| 2020 | 61.78% | 8.50% | 5.44% | 19.15% |
| 2021 | 58.88% | 8.90% | 5.85% | 20.30% |
Linen room attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian linen room attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american linen room attendants have the lowest average salary at $29,193.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,216 |
| White | $29,197 |
| Black or African American | $29,193 |
| Asian | $30,309 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,548 |
Average linen room attendant age
See how the average age of linen room attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Linen room attendant 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 room attendant age breakdown
The average age of linen room attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the linen room attendant population.
Linen room attendant age breakdown
| Linen Room Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Linen room attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for linen room attendants is high school diploma, with 53% of linen room attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 13% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Linen room attendants by degree level
| Linen room attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Linen room attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, linen room attendants with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,924 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, linen room attendants earn a median annual income of $29,713 compared to $29,188 for linen room attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,188 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,713 |
| No Education | $28,754 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,924 |
Linen room attendant employment statistics
Most linen room attendants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where linen room attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where linen room attendants work.
Linen room attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Linen room attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the linen room attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most linen room attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Linen room attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 1% |
Linen room attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for linen room attendants are health care, hospitality and manufacturing.
Linen room attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 44% |
| Hospitality | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Linen room attendant turnover and employment statistics
Linen room attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for linen room attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Linen room attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Linen room attendant 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 room attendant tenure
The average linen room attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 504 linen room attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Linen room attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Linen room attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of linen room attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Control Room Technician | 2.07% | 62,523 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Linen Room Attendant | 4.38% | - |
| Roll Cleaner | 4.88% | 36,105 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Stock Room Manager | 7.41% | 80,491 |
Similar linen room attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Control Room Technician | 2.07% | 62,523 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Roll Cleaner | 4.88% | 36,105 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Stock Room Manager | 7.41% | 80,491 |
Foreign languages spoken by linen room attendants
The most common foreign language among linen room attendants is Spanish at 76.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Filipino at 7.7% and French is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 76.9%
- Filipino, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Tagalog, 7.7%
Linen room attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.9% |
| Filipino | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Tagalog | 7.7% |
