School janitor demographics and statistics in the US
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School janitor gender statistics
32.6% of school janitors are women and 67.4% of school janitors are men.
- Male, 67.4%
- Female, 32.6%
School janitor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.4% |
| Female | 32.6% |
School janitor gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,437
Female income
$29,375
School janitor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in school janitor positions over time. Currently, 32.6% of school janitors are female.
School janitor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.09% | 28.91% |
| 2011 | 70.77% | 29.23% |
| 2012 | 70.34% | 29.66% |
| 2013 | 71.26% | 28.74% |
| 2014 | 71.73% | 28.27% |
| 2015 | 69.36% | 30.64% |
| 2016 | 69.62% | 30.38% |
| 2017 | 70.36% | 29.64% |
| 2018 | 70.52% | 29.48% |
| 2019 | 67.98% | 32.02% |
| 2020 | 66.59% | 33.41% |
| 2021 | 67.36% | 32.64% |
School janitor related jobs gender ratio
We compared school janitors 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% |
| School Janitor | 67% | 33% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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School janitor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among school janitors is White, which makes up 59.4% of all school janitors. Comparatively, 20.8% of school janitors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of school janitors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
School janitor race
| School janitor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
School janitor race and ethnicity over time
See how school janitor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
School janitor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.91% | 11.05% | 4.51% | 16.73% |
| 2011 | 63.63% | 12.19% | 4.38% | 16.60% |
| 2012 | 64.06% | 11.43% | 4.29% | 16.74% |
| 2013 | 64.44% | 10.99% | 4.29% | 17.11% |
| 2014 | 64.59% | 10.74% | 4.41% | 17.02% |
| 2015 | 64.07% | 10.36% | 4.58% | 17.92% |
| 2016 | 63.95% | 10.51% | 4.36% | 18.02% |
| 2017 | 63.97% | 9.74% | 4.56% | 18.36% |
| 2018 | 64.64% | 9.24% | 4.70% | 18.17% |
| 2019 | 63.76% | 9.60% | 4.80% | 18.79% |
| 2020 | 61.47% | 9.13% | 4.97% | 18.87% |
| 2021 | 59.39% | 9.56% | 4.86% | 20.79% |
School janitor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,401 |
| White | $31,770 |
| Black or African American | $30,794 |
| Asian | $31,912 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,320 |
Average school janitor age
See how the average age of school janitors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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School janitor 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 |
School janitor age breakdown
The average age of school janitors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the school janitor population.
School janitor age breakdown
| School Janitor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
School janitor educational attainment
The most common degree for school janitors is high school diploma, with 51% of school janitors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
School janitors by degree level
| School janitor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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School janitor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,612 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,775 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,458 |
School janitor employment statistics
Most school janitors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where school janitors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where school janitors work.
School janitor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
School janitor jobs by company type
Employees with the school janitor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most school janitors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
School janitor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 2% |
School janitor jobs by industry
The most common industries for school janitors are education, professional and manufacturing.
School janitor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
School janitor turnover and employment statistics
School janitor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for school janitors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
School janitor unemployment rate by year
| Year | School janitor 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 school janitor tenure
The average school janitor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 252 school janitors resumes in Zippia's database.
School janitor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
School janitor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of school janitors 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 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Housekeeper/Laundry Aide | 4.45% | 93,634 |
| School Janitor | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Similar school janitor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Exterminator | 2.07% | 2,049 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Housekeeper/Laundry Aide | 4.45% | 93,634 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Foreign languages spoken by school janitors
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
School janitor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |