Shoe cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Shoe cleaner demographics by:
Shoe cleaner gender statistics
35.1% of shoe cleaners are women and 64.9% of shoe cleaners are men.
- Male, 64.9%
- Female, 35.1%
Shoe cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.9% |
| Female | 35.1% |
Shoe cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,741
Female income
$30,315
Shoe cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shoe cleaner positions over time. Currently, 35.1% of shoe cleaners are female.
Shoe cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.74% | 31.26% |
| 2011 | 68.41% | 31.59% |
| 2012 | 67.96% | 32.04% |
| 2013 | 68.92% | 31.08% |
| 2014 | 69.41% | 30.59% |
| 2015 | 66.94% | 33.06% |
| 2016 | 67.21% | 32.79% |
| 2017 | 67.98% | 32.02% |
| 2018 | 68.15% | 31.85% |
| 2019 | 65.50% | 34.50% |
| 2020 | 64.06% | 35.94% |
| 2021 | 64.86% | 35.14% |
Shoe cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared shoe 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% |
| Shoe Cleaner | 65% | 35% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Shoe cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shoe cleaners is White, which makes up 51.7% of all shoe cleaners. Comparatively, 25.2% of shoe cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 14.3% of shoe cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 51.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.2%
- Black or African American, 14.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Shoe cleaner race
| Shoe cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Shoe cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how shoe cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shoe cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.21% | 15.76% | 3.00% | 21.12% |
| 2011 | 55.92% | 16.90% | 2.87% | 20.99% |
| 2012 | 56.35% | 16.14% | 2.78% | 21.14% |
| 2013 | 56.74% | 15.70% | 2.78% | 21.51% |
| 2014 | 56.89% | 15.45% | 2.91% | 21.42% |
| 2015 | 56.36% | 15.07% | 3.07% | 22.31% |
| 2016 | 56.24% | 15.21% | 2.85% | 22.41% |
| 2017 | 56.27% | 14.45% | 3.05% | 22.75% |
| 2018 | 56.93% | 13.95% | 3.20% | 22.57% |
| 2019 | 56.06% | 14.31% | 3.29% | 23.19% |
| 2020 | 53.77% | 13.84% | 3.46% | 23.27% |
| 2021 | 51.68% | 14.26% | 3.35% | 25.19% |
Shoe cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian shoe cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american shoe cleaners have the lowest average salary at $31,981.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,698 |
| White | $33,135 |
| Black or African American | $31,981 |
| Asian | $33,303 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,602 |
Average shoe cleaner age
See how the average age of shoe cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Shoe cleaner 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 |
Shoe cleaner age breakdown
The average age of shoe cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the shoe cleaner population.
Shoe cleaner age breakdown
| Shoe Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Shoe cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for shoe cleaners is high school diploma, with 45% of shoe cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 23%
Shoe cleaners by degree level
| Shoe cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 23% |
Shoe cleaner jobs you might like
Shoe cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shoe cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,950 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, shoe cleaners earn a median annual income of $33,140 compared to $32,948 for shoe cleaners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,948 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,140 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,950 |
Shoe cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Shoe cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shoe cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shoe cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shoe cleaner 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 shoe cleaner tenure
The average shoe cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 shoe cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Shoe cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 2% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Shoe cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shoe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal Technician | 2.07% | 26,338 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Housekeeping Laundry Worker | 4.45% | 60,101 |
| Shoe Cleaner | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Similar shoe cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal Technician | 2.07% | 26,338 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Housekeeping Laundry Worker | 4.45% | 60,101 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Janitorial Services Supervisor | 7.41% | 70,269 |
Foreign languages spoken by shoe cleaners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Shoe cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |