Steam cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Steam cleaner gender statistics
10.9% of steam cleaners are women and 89.1% of steam cleaners are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
Steam cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Steam cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,495
Female income
$30,082
Steam cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steam cleaner positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of steam cleaners are female.
Steam cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.65% | 9.35% |
| 2011 | 90.51% | 9.49% |
| 2012 | 90.34% | 9.66% |
| 2013 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2014 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
| 2015 | 89.92% | 10.08% |
| 2016 | 90.03% | 9.97% |
| 2017 | 90.35% | 9.65% |
| 2018 | 90.41% | 9.59% |
| 2019 | 89.33% | 10.67% |
| 2020 | 88.71% | 11.29% |
| 2021 | 89.05% | 10.95% |
Steam cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared steam 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% |
| Steam Cleaner | 89% | 11% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Steam cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steam cleaners is White, which makes up 63.4% of all steam cleaners. Comparatively, 17.8% of steam cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of steam cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 63.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Steam cleaner race
| Steam cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Steam cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how steam cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steam cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.90% | 10.36% | 4.27% | 13.69% |
| 2011 | 67.62% | 11.50% | 4.14% | 13.56% |
| 2012 | 68.05% | 10.74% | 4.05% | 13.70% |
| 2013 | 68.43% | 10.30% | 4.05% | 14.07% |
| 2014 | 68.58% | 10.04% | 4.17% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 68.06% | 9.67% | 4.34% | 14.88% |
| 2016 | 67.93% | 9.81% | 4.12% | 14.97% |
| 2017 | 67.96% | 9.05% | 4.32% | 15.32% |
| 2018 | 68.63% | 8.55% | 4.47% | 15.13% |
| 2019 | 67.75% | 8.91% | 4.56% | 15.75% |
| 2020 | 65.46% | 8.44% | 4.73% | 15.83% |
| 2021 | 63.38% | 8.86% | 4.62% | 17.75% |
Steam cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian steam cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american steam cleaners have the lowest average salary at $31,740.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,453 |
| White | $32,887 |
| Black or African American | $31,740 |
| Asian | $33,054 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,357 |
Average steam cleaner age
See how the average age of steam cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Steam 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 |
Steam cleaner age breakdown
The average age of steam cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the steam cleaner population.
Steam cleaner age breakdown
| Steam Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Steam cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for steam cleaners is high school diploma, with 51% of steam cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Steam cleaners by degree level
| Steam cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Steam cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, steam cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,698 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, steam cleaners earn a median annual income of $32,893 compared to $32,701 for steam cleaners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,701 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,893 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,698 |
Steam cleaner employment statistics
Company size where steam cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where steam cleaners work.
Steam cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Steam cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for steam cleaners are manufacturing, construction and hospitality.
Steam cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Steam cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Steam cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steam cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steam cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steam 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 steam cleaner tenure
The average steam cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 220 steam cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Steam cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Steam cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steam 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Exterminator Helper | 2.07% | 13,417 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Housekeeping Aide | 4.45% | 113,524 |
| Steam Cleaner | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Cleaning Supervisor | 7.41% | 12,892 |
Similar steam cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Exterminator Helper | 2.07% | 13,417 |
| Landscape Foreman | 2.17% | 13,732 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Housekeeping Aide | 4.45% | 113,524 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Cleaning Supervisor | 7.41% | 12,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by steam cleaners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Steam cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |