Park keeper demographics and statistics in the US
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Park keeper gender statistics
30.8% of park keepers are women and 69.2% of park keepers are men.
- Male, 69.2%
- Female, 30.8%
Park keeper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.2% |
| Female | 30.8% |
Park keeper gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,020
Female income
$27,127
Park keeper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in park keeper positions over time. Currently, 30.8% of park keepers are female.
Park keeper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.56% | 31.44% |
| 2011 | 73.53% | 26.47% |
| 2012 | 73.45% | 26.55% |
| 2013 | 72.11% | 27.89% |
| 2014 | 72.88% | 27.12% |
| 2015 | 72.45% | 27.55% |
| 2016 | 70.94% | 29.06% |
| 2017 | 72.85% | 27.15% |
| 2018 | 70.07% | 29.93% |
| 2019 | 69.53% | 30.47% |
| 2020 | 70.21% | 29.79% |
| 2021 | 69.23% | 30.77% |
Park keeper related jobs gender ratio
We compared park keepers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tree climber and chemical mixer/loader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mall Plant Caretaker | 32% | 68% |
| Park Keeper | 69% | 31% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Park keeper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among park keepers is White, which makes up 64.5% of all park keepers. Comparatively, 20.8% of park keepers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of park keepers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Park keeper race
| Park keeper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Park keeper race and ethnicity over time
See how park keeper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Park keeper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.73% | 8.91% | 1.87% | 18.98% |
| 2011 | 67.17% | 9.97% | 1.86% | 18.18% |
| 2012 | 68.42% | 9.90% | 1.89% | 16.92% |
| 2013 | 68.31% | 9.15% | 1.79% | 18.05% |
| 2014 | 69.02% | 9.05% | 1.78% | 17.15% |
| 2015 | 69.36% | 9.13% | 2.20% | 16.71% |
| 2016 | 69.39% | 9.07% | 1.90% | 16.69% |
| 2017 | 70.77% | 8.42% | 1.83% | 16.02% |
| 2018 | 69.31% | 8.59% | 1.91% | 17.46% |
| 2019 | 70.28% | 8.14% | 2.05% | 16.39% |
| 2020 | 67.96% | 9.24% | 2.22% | 15.86% |
| 2021 | 64.47% | 7.89% | 1.95% | 20.75% |
Park keeper wage gap by race
According to our data, white park keepers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american park keepers have the lowest average salary at $27,358.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,823 |
| White | $28,558 |
| Black or African American | $27,358 |
| Asian | $28,135 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,241 |
Average park keeper age
See how the average age of park keepers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Park keeper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 33 |
| Asian | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 39 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Park keeper age breakdown
The average age of park keepers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the park keeper population.
Park keeper age breakdown
| Park Keeper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Park keeper educational attainment
The most common degree for park keepers is bachelor's degree, with 42% of park keepers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Park keepers by degree level
| Park keeper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Park keeper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, park keepers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,611 annually. With a Associate degree, park keepers earn a median annual income of $28,549 compared to $27,868 for park keepers with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $27,868 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,212 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,611 |
| No Education | $26,548 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,549 |
Park keeper employment statistics
Company size where park keepers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where park keepers work.
Park keeper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Park keeper jobs by industry
The most common industries for park keepers are government, hospitality and finance.
Park keeper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 37% |
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
Park keeper turnover and employment statistics
Park keeper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for park keepers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Park keeper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Park keeper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.48% |
| 2011 | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 14.62% |
| 2014 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 11.22% |
| 2016 | 9.88% |
| 2017 | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 7.84% |
| 2020 | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 8.73% |
Average park keeper tenure
The average park keeper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 61 park keepers resumes in Zippia's database.
Park keeper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Park keeper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of park 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Park Keeper | 3.35% | - |
| Tree Expert | 3.47% | 10,770 |
| Housekeeping Assistant | 4.45% | 71,517 |
| Office Cleaner | 4.88% | 77,079 |
| Hand Sprayer | 5.27% | 4,346 |
| Housekeeping Assistant Manager | 7.41% | 80,622 |
Similar park keeper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Tree Expert | 3.47% | 10,770 |
| Housekeeping Assistant | 4.45% | 71,517 |
| Office Cleaner | 4.88% | 77,079 |
| Hand Sprayer | 5.27% | 4,346 |
| Housekeeping Assistant Manager | 7.41% | 80,622 |
Foreign languages spoken by park keepers
- French, 66.7%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Park keeper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 66.7% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
