Linen worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Linen worker gender statistics
42.6% of linen workers are women and 57.4% of linen workers are men.
- Male, 57.4%
- Female, 42.6%
Linen worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.4% |
| Female | 42.6% |
Linen worker gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,988
Female income
$25,554
Linen worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in linen worker positions over time. Currently, 42.6% of linen workers are female.
Linen worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.62% | 38.38% |
| 2011 | 61.25% | 38.75% |
| 2012 | 60.77% | 39.23% |
| 2013 | 61.82% | 38.18% |
| 2014 | 62.36% | 37.64% |
| 2015 | 59.64% | 40.36% |
| 2016 | 59.94% | 40.06% |
| 2017 | 60.79% | 39.21% |
| 2018 | 60.97% | 39.03% |
| 2019 | 58.09% | 41.91% |
| 2020 | 56.55% | 43.45% |
| 2021 | 57.41% | 42.59% |
Linen worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared linen workers 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 Worker | 57% | 43% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Linen worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among linen workers is White, which makes up 56.3% of all linen workers. Comparatively, 19.9% of linen workers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of linen workers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Linen worker race
| Linen worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Linen worker race and ethnicity over time
See how linen worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Linen worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.81% | 14.27% | 4.91% | 15.80% |
| 2011 | 60.52% | 15.40% | 4.78% | 15.67% |
| 2012 | 60.95% | 14.65% | 4.69% | 15.82% |
| 2013 | 61.34% | 14.20% | 4.69% | 16.19% |
| 2014 | 61.49% | 13.95% | 4.82% | 16.10% |
| 2015 | 60.96% | 13.57% | 4.98% | 17.00% |
| 2016 | 60.84% | 13.72% | 4.76% | 17.09% |
| 2017 | 60.87% | 12.96% | 4.96% | 17.43% |
| 2018 | 61.53% | 12.46% | 5.11% | 17.25% |
| 2019 | 60.66% | 12.81% | 5.20% | 17.87% |
| 2020 | 58.37% | 12.35% | 5.37% | 17.95% |
| 2021 | 56.28% | 12.77% | 5.26% | 19.87% |
Linen worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian linen workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american linen workers have the lowest average salary at $27,223.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,945 |
| White | $28,386 |
| Black or African American | $27,223 |
| Asian | $28,556 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,848 |
Average linen worker age
See how the average age of linen workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Linen worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 52 | 51 |
| Unknown | 47 | 48 |
| Asian | 54 | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 49 |
| White | 52 | 53 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 42.5 |
Linen worker age breakdown
The average age of linen workers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the linen worker population.
Linen worker age breakdown
| Linen Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Linen worker educational attainment
The most common degree for linen workers is high school diploma, with 47% of linen workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Linen workers by degree level
| Linen worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Linen worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, linen workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,213 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, linen workers earn a median annual income of $28,392 compared to $28,197 for linen workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,197 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,392 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,213 |
Linen worker employment statistics
Most linen workers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where linen workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where linen workers work.
Linen worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Linen worker jobs by company type
Employees with the linen worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most linen workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Linen worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 3% |
Linen worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for linen workers are health care, retail and professional.
Linen worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 52% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Linen worker turnover and employment statistics
Linen worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for linen workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Linen worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Linen worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.07% |
| 2011 | 10.58% |
| 2012 | 10.07% |
| 2013 | 8.55% |
| 2014 | 7.87% |
| 2015 | 6.45% |
| 2016 | 5.87% |
| 2017 | 5.84% |
| 2018 | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 4.76% |
| 2020 | 6.64% |
| 2021 | 6.47% |
Average linen worker tenure
The average linen worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 293 linen workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Linen worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Linen worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of linen workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Exterminator | 2.07% | 2,049 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Maid | 4.45% | 20,631 |
| Linen Worker | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Supervisor | 7.41% | 5,804 |
Similar linen worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Exterminator | 2.07% | 2,049 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Maid | 4.45% | 20,631 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Supervisor | 7.41% | 5,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by linen workers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
Linen worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |