Room cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Room cleaner gender statistics
61.2% of room cleaners are women and 38.8% of room cleaners are men.
- Female, 61.2%
- Male, 38.8%
Room cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.2% |
| Male | 38.8% |
Room cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,491
Female income
$29,435
Room cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in room cleaner positions over time. Currently, 61.2% of room cleaners are female.
Room cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.28% | 62.72% |
| 2011 | 37.24% | 62.76% |
| 2012 | 35.62% | 64.38% |
| 2013 | 38.47% | 61.53% |
| 2014 | 38.76% | 61.24% |
| 2015 | 39.35% | 60.65% |
| 2016 | 37.49% | 62.51% |
| 2017 | 37.02% | 62.98% |
| 2018 | 37.07% | 62.93% |
| 2019 | 36.27% | 63.73% |
| 2020 | 37.06% | 62.94% |
| 2021 | 38.78% | 61.22% |
Room cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared room 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% |
| Room Cleaner | 39% | 61% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Room cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among room cleaners is White, which makes up 59.9% of all room cleaners. Comparatively, 19.1% of room cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of room cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Room cleaner race
| Room cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Room cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how room cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Room cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.24% | 12.80% | 4.12% | 16.95% |
| 2011 | 62.70% | 13.85% | 4.30% | 15.84% |
| 2012 | 63.02% | 12.63% | 4.14% | 17.18% |
| 2013 | 62.82% | 12.06% | 4.53% | 17.50% |
| 2014 | 62.30% | 12.15% | 4.86% | 17.64% |
| 2015 | 62.66% | 11.61% | 4.80% | 17.70% |
| 2016 | 62.11% | 11.22% | 4.71% | 18.73% |
| 2017 | 61.73% | 10.91% | 5.05% | 18.74% |
| 2018 | 62.02% | 10.35% | 4.96% | 19.21% |
| 2019 | 63.86% | 9.63% | 5.20% | 17.78% |
| 2020 | 62.79% | 9.23% | 5.02% | 17.93% |
| 2021 | 59.90% | 9.63% | 5.43% | 19.08% |
Room cleaner wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,240 |
| White | $30,223 |
| Black or African American | $30,219 |
| Asian | $31,241 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,544 |
Average room cleaner age
See how the average age of room cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Room cleaner 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 |
Room cleaner age breakdown
The average age of room cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the room cleaner population.
Room cleaner age breakdown
| Room Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Room cleaner educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Room cleaners by degree level
| Room cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Room cleaner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,214 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,696 |
| No Education | $29,816 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,889 |
Room cleaner employment statistics
Most room cleaners work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where room cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where room cleaners work.
Room cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Room cleaner jobs by company type
Employees with the room cleaner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most room cleaners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Room cleaner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 63% |
Room cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for room cleaners are manufacturing, hospitality and health care.
Room cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Room cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Room cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for room cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Room cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Room cleaner 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 room cleaner tenure
The average room cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 486 room cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Room cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Room cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of room 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Solids Control Technician | 2.07% | 55,304 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Room Cleaner | 4.38% | - |
| Casino Porter | 4.88% | 9,752 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |
Similar room cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Solids Control Technician | 2.07% | 55,304 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Casino Porter | 4.88% | 9,752 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |
Foreign languages spoken by room cleaners
The most common foreign language among room cleaners is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Vietnamese, 16.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Khmer, 8.3%
Room cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Vietnamese | 16.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Khmer | 8.3% |
