Senior housekeeper demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior housekeeper gender statistics
74.7% of senior housekeepers are women and 25.3% of senior housekeepers are men.
- Female, 74.7%
- Male, 25.3%
Senior housekeeper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.7% |
| Male | 25.3% |
Senior housekeeper gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,945
Female income
$34,370
Senior housekeeper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior housekeeper positions over time. Currently, 74.7% of senior housekeepers are female.
Senior housekeeper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.12% | 75.88% |
| 2011 | 24.09% | 75.91% |
| 2012 | 22.84% | 77.16% |
| 2013 | 25.06% | 74.94% |
| 2014 | 25.29% | 74.71% |
| 2015 | 25.76% | 74.24% |
| 2016 | 24.29% | 75.71% |
| 2017 | 23.92% | 76.08% |
| 2018 | 23.96% | 76.04% |
| 2019 | 23.34% | 76.66% |
| 2020 | 23.95% | 76.05% |
| 2021 | 25.31% | 74.69% |
Senior housekeeper related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior housekeepers 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% |
| Senior Housekeeper | 25% | 75% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Senior housekeeper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior housekeepers is White, which makes up 59.3% of all senior housekeepers. Comparatively, 19.6% of senior housekeepers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of senior housekeepers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Senior housekeeper race
| Senior housekeeper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Senior housekeeper race and ethnicity over time
See how senior housekeeper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior housekeeper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.61% | 12.90% | 4.12% | 17.49% |
| 2011 | 62.07% | 13.95% | 4.30% | 16.38% |
| 2012 | 62.39% | 12.74% | 4.13% | 17.72% |
| 2013 | 62.19% | 12.16% | 4.52% | 18.04% |
| 2014 | 61.67% | 12.25% | 4.85% | 18.18% |
| 2015 | 62.03% | 11.71% | 4.79% | 18.24% |
| 2016 | 61.48% | 11.32% | 4.70% | 19.27% |
| 2017 | 61.10% | 11.01% | 5.04% | 19.28% |
| 2018 | 61.39% | 10.45% | 4.95% | 19.75% |
| 2019 | 63.23% | 9.73% | 5.19% | 18.31% |
| 2020 | 62.16% | 9.33% | 5.01% | 18.47% |
| 2021 | 59.27% | 9.73% | 5.42% | 19.62% |
Senior housekeeper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior housekeepers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior housekeepers have the lowest average salary at $35,538.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,570 |
| White | $35,543 |
| Black or African American | $35,538 |
| Asian | $37,071 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,024 |
Average senior housekeeper age
See how the average age of senior housekeepers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Senior housekeeper 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 |
Senior housekeeper age breakdown
The average age of senior housekeepers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the senior housekeeper population.
Senior housekeeper age breakdown
| Senior Housekeeper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Senior housekeeper educational attainment
The most common degree for senior housekeepers is high school diploma, with 35% of senior housekeepers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Senior housekeepers by degree level
| Senior housekeeper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Senior housekeeper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior housekeepers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,542 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior housekeepers earn a median annual income of $36,251 compared to $35,531 for senior housekeepers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,531 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,251 |
| No Education | $34,937 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,542 |
Senior housekeeper employment statistics
Most senior housekeepers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where senior housekeepers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior housekeepers work.
Senior housekeeper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Senior housekeeper jobs by company type
Employees with the senior housekeeper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior housekeepers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior housekeeper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 3% |
Senior housekeeper jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior housekeepers are health care, hospitality and professional.
Senior housekeeper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 24% |
| Hospitality | 24% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Senior housekeeper turnover and employment statistics
Senior housekeeper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior housekeepers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior housekeeper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior housekeeper 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 senior housekeeper tenure
The average senior housekeeper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 294 senior housekeepers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior housekeeper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Senior housekeeper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior housekeepers 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 Control Servicer | 2.07% | 32,982 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Senior Housekeeper | 4.38% | - |
| Glass Cleaner | 4.88% | 36,419 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Supervisor | 7.41% | 5,804 |
Similar senior housekeeper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Control Servicer | 2.07% | 32,982 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Glass Cleaner | 4.88% | 36,419 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Supervisor | 7.41% | 5,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior housekeepers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Senior housekeeper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
