Street cleaner demographics and statistics in the US
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Street cleaner gender statistics
14.5% of street cleaners are women and 85.5% of street cleaners are men.
- Male, 85.5%
- Female, 14.5%
Street cleaner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.5% |
| Female | 14.5% |
Street cleaner gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,401
Female income
$29,994
Street cleaner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in street cleaner positions over time. Currently, 14.5% of street cleaners are female.
Street cleaner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2011 | 87.35% | 12.65% |
| 2012 | 87.12% | 12.88% |
| 2013 | 87.61% | 12.39% |
| 2014 | 87.86% | 12.14% |
| 2015 | 86.58% | 13.42% |
| 2016 | 86.73% | 13.27% |
| 2017 | 87.13% | 12.87% |
| 2018 | 87.21% | 12.79% |
| 2019 | 85.82% | 14.18% |
| 2020 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 85.48% | 14.52% |
Street cleaner related jobs gender ratio
We compared street 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% |
| Street Cleaner | 85% | 15% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Street cleaner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among street cleaners is White, which makes up 51.6% of all street cleaners. Comparatively, 23.9% of street cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of street cleaners are Black or African American.
- White, 51.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.9%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Street cleaner race
| Street cleaner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Street cleaner race and ethnicity over time
See how street cleaner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Street cleaner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.16% | 14.72% | 4.63% | 19.80% |
| 2011 | 55.87% | 15.86% | 4.49% | 19.66% |
| 2012 | 56.30% | 15.10% | 4.41% | 19.81% |
| 2013 | 56.69% | 14.65% | 4.41% | 20.18% |
| 2014 | 56.84% | 14.40% | 4.53% | 20.09% |
| 2015 | 56.31% | 14.02% | 4.70% | 20.99% |
| 2016 | 56.19% | 14.17% | 4.48% | 21.08% |
| 2017 | 56.22% | 13.41% | 4.68% | 21.42% |
| 2018 | 56.88% | 12.91% | 4.82% | 21.24% |
| 2019 | 56.01% | 13.27% | 4.92% | 21.86% |
| 2020 | 53.72% | 12.80% | 5.09% | 21.94% |
| 2021 | 51.63% | 13.22% | 4.98% | 23.86% |
Street cleaner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian street cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american street cleaners have the lowest average salary at $31,648.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,359 |
| White | $32,792 |
| Black or African American | $31,648 |
| Asian | $32,959 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,263 |
Average street cleaner age
See how the average age of street cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Street 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 |
Street cleaner age breakdown
The average age of street cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the street cleaner population.
Street cleaner age breakdown
| Street Cleaner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Street cleaner educational attainment
The most common degree for street cleaners is high school diploma, with 68% of street cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 68%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Street cleaners by degree level
| Street cleaner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 68% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Street cleaner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, street cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,601 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, street cleaners earn a median annual income of $32,798 compared to $32,607 for street cleaners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,607 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,798 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,601 |
Street cleaner employment statistics
Most street cleaners work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where street cleaners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where street cleaners work.
Street cleaner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 1% |
Street cleaner jobs by company type
Employees with the street cleaner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most street cleaners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Street cleaner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 28% |
Street cleaner jobs by industry
The most common industries for street cleaners are government, professional and non profits.
Street cleaner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Real Estate | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Street cleaner turnover and employment statistics
Street cleaner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for street cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Street cleaner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Street 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 street cleaner tenure
The average street cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 281 street cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.
Street cleaner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 53% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Street cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of street 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Controller Assistant | 2.07% | 16,277 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Curtain Worker | 4.45% | 20,303 |
| Street Cleaner | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Building Supervisor | 7.41% | 9,007 |
Similar street cleaner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Controller Assistant | 2.07% | 16,277 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Curtain Worker | 4.45% | 20,303 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Building Supervisor | 7.41% | 9,007 |
Foreign languages spoken by street cleaners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Street cleaner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |