Private household worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Private household worker gender statistics
79.6% of private household workers are women and 20.4% of private household workers are men.
- Female, 79.6%
- Male, 20.4%
Private household worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.6% |
| Male | 20.4% |
Private household worker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,790
Female income
$32,923
Private household worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in private household worker positions over time. Currently, 79.6% of private household workers are female.
Private household worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.87% | 79.13% |
| 2011 | 19.79% | 80.21% |
| 2012 | 19.38% | 80.62% |
| 2013 | 20.63% | 79.37% |
| 2014 | 20.65% | 79.35% |
| 2015 | 19.94% | 80.06% |
| 2016 | 22.39% | 77.61% |
| 2017 | 22.12% | 77.88% |
| 2018 | 21.43% | 78.57% |
| 2019 | 23.01% | 76.99% |
| 2020 | 21.37% | 78.63% |
| 2021 | 20.39% | 79.61% |
Private household worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared private household workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Private Household Worker | 20% | 80% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Private household worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among private household workers is White, which makes up 58.5% of all private household workers. Comparatively, 18.3% of private household workers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of private household workers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Private household worker race
| Private household worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Private household worker race and ethnicity over time
See how private household worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Private household worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.55% | 12.62% | 5.50% | 15.10% |
| 2011 | 63.10% | 13.27% | 5.39% | 14.51% |
| 2012 | 62.48% | 12.60% | 5.53% | 15.77% |
| 2013 | 63.51% | 11.99% | 5.75% | 14.94% |
| 2014 | 63.70% | 11.71% | 5.88% | 15.02% |
| 2015 | 63.94% | 11.43% | 5.72% | 15.17% |
| 2016 | 63.98% | 11.16% | 5.64% | 15.47% |
| 2017 | 62.89% | 10.80% | 6.01% | 16.18% |
| 2018 | 63.64% | 9.45% | 6.18% | 16.71% |
| 2019 | 62.95% | 9.05% | 6.85% | 17.23% |
| 2020 | 60.86% | 9.68% | 6.85% | 16.74% |
| 2021 | 58.54% | 8.70% | 7.01% | 18.34% |
Private household worker wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american private household workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown private household workers have the lowest average salary at $32,441.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,441 |
| White | $33,397 |
| Black or African American | $34,775 |
| Asian | $34,286 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,100 |
Average private household worker age
See how the average age of private household workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Private household worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 27 | 30 |
| Asian | 45 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 37 |
| White | 30 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Private household worker age breakdown
The average age of private household workers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the private household worker population.
Private household worker age breakdown
| Private Household Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Private household worker educational attainment
The most common degree for private household workers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of private household workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Private household workers by degree level
| Private household worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Private household worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, private household workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,896 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, private household workers earn a median annual income of $34,977 compared to $33,124 for private household workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,896 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,490 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,977 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,124 |
Private household worker employment statistics
Most private household workers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where private household workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where private household workers work.
Private household worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Private household worker jobs by company type
Employees with the private household worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most private household workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Private household worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 13% |
Private household worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for private household workers are health care, media and government.
Private household worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 17% |
| Media | 11% |
| Government | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
Private household worker turnover and employment statistics
Private household worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for private household workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Private household worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Private household worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 7.51% |
| 2016 | 6.86% |
| 2017 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 5.45% |
| 2020 | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 9.30% |
Average private household worker tenure
The average private household worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 260 private household workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Private household worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Private household worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of private household 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Private Household Worker | 4.43% | - |
| Research Subject | 5.80% | 46,733 |
| Primary Care Provider | 6.73% | 103,863 |
| Activities Aide | 8.12% | 41,842 |
| Residence Director | 12.72% | 6,007 |
| Fitness And Wellness Instructor | 13.13% | 35,640 |
Similar private household worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Subject | 5.80% | 46,733 |
| Primary Care Provider | 6.73% | 103,863 |
| Activities Aide | 8.12% | 41,842 |
| Residence Director | 12.72% | 6,007 |
| Fitness And Wellness Instructor | 13.13% | 35,640 |
Foreign languages spoken by private household workers
The most common foreign language among private household workers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 12.5% and Korean is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Polish, 12.5%
- Korean, 12.5%
Private household worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Polish | 12.5% |
| Korean | 12.5% |
