Metal cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Metal cleaner gender statistics
21.7% of metal cleaners are women and 78.3% of metal cleaners are men.
- Male, 78.3%
- Female, 21.7%
Metal cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.3% |
| Female | 21.7% |
Metal cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,755
Female income
$30,319
Metal cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in metal cleaner positions over time. Currently, 21.7% of metal cleaners are female.
Metal cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.09% | 18.91% |
| 2011 | 80.85% | 19.15% |
| 2012 | 80.53% | 19.47% |
| 2013 | 81.22% | 18.78% |
| 2014 | 81.57% | 18.43% |
| 2015 | 79.79% | 20.21% |
| 2016 | 79.99% | 20.01% |
| 2017 | 80.55% | 19.45% |
| 2018 | 80.67% | 19.33% |
| 2019 | 78.74% | 21.26% |
| 2020 | 77.66% | 22.34% |
| 2021 | 78.26% | 21.74% |
Metal cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared metal cleaners 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% |
| Metal Cleaner | 78% | 22% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Metal cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among metal cleaners is White, which makes up 51.7% of all metal cleaners. Comparatively, 25.2% of metal cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 14.3% of metal cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 51.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.2%
- Black or African American, 14.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Metal cleaner race
| Metal cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Metal cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how metal cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Metal cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.21% | 15.76% | 3.00% | 21.12% |
| 2011 | 55.92% | 16.90% | 2.87% | 20.99% |
| 2012 | 56.35% | 16.14% | 2.78% | 21.14% |
| 2013 | 56.74% | 15.70% | 2.78% | 21.51% |
| 2014 | 56.89% | 15.45% | 2.91% | 21.42% |
| 2015 | 56.36% | 15.07% | 3.07% | 22.31% |
| 2016 | 56.24% | 15.21% | 2.85% | 22.41% |
| 2017 | 56.27% | 14.45% | 3.05% | 22.75% |
| 2018 | 56.93% | 13.95% | 3.20% | 22.57% |
| 2019 | 56.06% | 14.31% | 3.29% | 23.19% |
| 2020 | 53.77% | 13.84% | 3.46% | 23.27% |
| 2021 | 51.68% | 14.26% | 3.35% | 25.19% |
Metal cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian metal cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american metal cleaners have the lowest average salary at $31,993.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,713 |
| White | $33,151 |
| Black or African American | $31,993 |
| Asian | $33,319 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,616 |
Average metal cleaner age
See how the average age of metal cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Metal cleaner 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 |
Metal cleaner age breakdown
The average age of metal cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the metal cleaner population.
Metal cleaner age breakdown
| Metal Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Metal cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for metal cleaners is high school diploma, with 67% of metal cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 13% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Metal cleaners by degree level
| Metal cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Metal cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, metal cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,969 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, metal cleaners earn a median annual income of $33,156 compared to $32,963 for metal cleaners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,963 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,156 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,969 |
Metal cleaner employment statistics
Company size where metal cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where metal cleaners work.
Metal cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Metal cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Metal cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for metal cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Metal cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Metal cleaner 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 metal cleaner tenure
The average metal cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 metal cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Metal cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Metal cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of metal cleaners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rodent Control Worker | 2.07% | 50,511 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Chambermaid | 4.45% | 7,042 |
| Metal Cleaner | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Stock Room Manager | 7.41% | 80,491 |
Similar metal cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rodent Control Worker | 2.07% | 50,511 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Chambermaid | 4.45% | 7,042 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Stock Room Manager | 7.41% | 80,491 |
Foreign languages spoken by metal cleaners
- Polish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Metal cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |