Scrubber demographics and statistics in the US
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Scrubber gender statistics
24.7% of scrubbers are women and 75.3% of scrubbers are men.
- Male, 75.3%
- Female, 24.7%
Scrubber gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.3% |
| Female | 24.7% |
Scrubber gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,326
Female income
$35,370
Scrubber gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scrubber positions over time. Currently, 24.7% of scrubbers are female.
Scrubber gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.40% | 21.60% |
| 2011 | 78.13% | 21.87% |
| 2012 | 77.78% | 22.22% |
| 2013 | 78.54% | 21.46% |
| 2014 | 78.92% | 21.08% |
| 2015 | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| 2016 | 77.18% | 22.82% |
| 2017 | 77.80% | 22.20% |
| 2018 | 77.93% | 22.07% |
| 2019 | 75.81% | 24.19% |
| 2020 | 74.63% | 25.37% |
| 2021 | 75.29% | 24.71% |
Scrubber related jobs gender ratio
We compared scrubbers 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% |
| Scrubber | 75% | 25% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Scrubber demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scrubbers is White, which makes up 59.9% of all scrubbers. Comparatively, 21.4% of scrubbers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of scrubbers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.4%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Scrubber race
| Scrubber race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Scrubber race and ethnicity over time
See how scrubber racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scrubber race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.44% | 10.71% | 3.35% | 17.36% |
| 2011 | 64.15% | 11.85% | 3.22% | 17.22% |
| 2012 | 64.59% | 11.09% | 3.13% | 17.37% |
| 2013 | 64.97% | 10.65% | 3.13% | 17.74% |
| 2014 | 65.12% | 10.39% | 3.26% | 17.65% |
| 2015 | 64.60% | 10.01% | 3.42% | 18.55% |
| 2016 | 64.47% | 10.16% | 3.20% | 18.64% |
| 2017 | 64.50% | 9.40% | 3.40% | 18.98% |
| 2018 | 65.16% | 8.90% | 3.55% | 18.80% |
| 2019 | 64.29% | 9.26% | 3.64% | 19.42% |
| 2020 | 62.00% | 8.79% | 3.81% | 19.50% |
| 2021 | 59.92% | 9.21% | 3.71% | 21.42% |
Scrubber wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scrubbers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american scrubbers have the lowest average salary at $40,072.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,199 |
| White | $43,523 |
| Black or African American | $40,072 |
| Asian | $44,040 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,909 |
Average scrubber age
See how the average age of scrubbers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scrubber 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 |
Scrubber age breakdown
The average age of scrubbers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the scrubber population.
Scrubber age breakdown
| Scrubber Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Scrubber educational attainment
The most common degree for scrubbers is high school diploma, with 45% of scrubbers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Scrubbers by degree level
| Scrubber degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Scrubber wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scrubbers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,062 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, scrubbers earn a median annual income of $43,541 compared to $42,954 for scrubbers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,954 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,541 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,062 |
Scrubber employment statistics
Company size where scrubbers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scrubbers work.
Scrubber jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Scrubber turnover and employment statistics
Scrubber unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scrubbers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scrubber unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scrubber 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 scrubber tenure
The average scrubber stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 177 scrubbers resumes in Zippia's database.
Scrubber tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Scrubber LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scrubbers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Controller | 2.07% | 16,235 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| House Cleaner | 4.45% | 74,673 |
| Scrubber | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Similar scrubber jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Controller | 2.07% | 16,235 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| House Cleaner | 4.45% | 74,673 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Foreign languages spoken by scrubbers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Japanese, 33.3%
Scrubber languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Japanese | 33.3% |