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Student custodian demographics and statistics in the US

Student custodian demographics research summary. Zippia estimates student custodian demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our student custodian estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about student custodians after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 421,210 student custodians currently employed in the United States.
  • 39.3% of all student custodians are women, while 60.7% are men.
  • The average student custodian age is 48 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of student custodians is White (64.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.5%), Black or African American (8.5%) and Unknown (4.1%).
  • Student custodians are most in-demand in Riverside, CA.
  • Ithaca, NY pays an annual average wage of $37,908, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women student custodians earned 91% of what men earned.
  • North Dakota is the best state for student custodians to live.
  • Student custodians are 82% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Student custodian gender statistics

39.3% of student custodians are women and 60.7% of student custodians are men.
  • Male, 60.7%
  • Female, 39.3%

Student custodian gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male60.7%
Female39.3%

Student custodian gender pay gap

Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$32,256
female-income
Female income
$29,353

Student custodian gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student custodian positions over time. Currently, 39.3% of student custodians are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Student custodian gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201064.77%35.23%
201164.42%35.58%
201263.95%36.05%
201364.97%35.03%
201465.48%34.52%
201562.86%37.14%
201663.15%36.85%
201763.97%36.03%
201864.14%35.86%
201961.35%38.65%
202059.85%40.15%
202160.68%39.32%

Student custodian related jobs gender ratio

We compared student custodians 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 titleMaleFemale
Maid Supervisor6%94%
Maid Housekeeper9%91%
Chambermaid9%91%
Student Custodian61%39%
Rug Cleaner97%3%
Floor Polisher97%3%
Duct Cleaner97%3%

Student custodian demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among student custodians is White, which makes up 64.7% of all student custodians. Comparatively, 17.5% of student custodians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of student custodians are Black or African American.
  • White, 64.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
  • Black or African American, 8.5%
  • Unknown, 4.1%
  • Asian, 3.9%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%

Student custodian race

Student custodian racePercentages
White64.7%
Hispanic or Latino17.5%
Black or African American8.5%
Unknown4.1%
Asian3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.3%

Student custodian race and ethnicity over time

See how student custodian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Student custodian race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.21%10.03%3.53%13.45%
201168.92%11.17%3.39%13.32%
201269.36%10.41%3.31%13.46%
201369.74%9.97%3.30%13.84%
201469.89%9.72%3.43%13.74%
201569.37%9.34%3.60%14.64%
201669.24%9.49%3.38%14.74%
201769.27%8.72%3.57%15.08%
201869.93%8.22%3.72%14.89%
201969.06%8.58%3.82%15.52%
202066.77%8.11%3.98%15.59%
202164.69%8.54%3.88%17.52%

Student custodian wage gap by race

According to our data, asian student custodians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american student custodians have the lowest average salary at $31,343.
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$32,206
White$32,733
Black or African American$31,343
Asian$32,936
Hispanic or Latino$32,089

Average student custodian age

See how the average age of student custodians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Student custodian age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American5251
Unknown4748
Asian5456
Hispanic or Latino4949
White5253
American Indian and Alaska Native5242.5

Student custodian age breakdown

The average age of student custodians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the student custodian population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Student custodian age breakdown

Student Custodian YearsPercentages
40+ years75%
30-40 years16%
20-30 years9%

Student custodian educational attainment

The most common degree for student custodians is bachelor's degree, with 66% of student custodians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 16% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
  • Bachelor's, 66%
  • High School Diploma, 16%
  • Associate, 12%
  • Master's, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Student custodians by degree level

Student custodian degreePercentages
Bachelor's66%
High School Diploma16%
Associate12%
Master's2%
Other Degrees4%

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Student custodian wage gap by degree level

According to the data, student custodians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,722 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, student custodians earn a median annual income of $32,740 compared to $32,507 for student custodians with an High School Diploma degree.
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$32,507
Bachelor's Degree$32,740
Some College/ Associate Degree$33,722

Student custodian employment statistics

Most student custodians work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where student custodians work

Below, you can see the size of companies where student custodians work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Student custodian jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees21%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees14%
1,000 - 10,000 employees31%
> 10,000 employees6%

Student custodian jobs by company type

Employees with the student custodian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student custodians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Student custodian jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education82%
Public1%
Private12%
Government4%

Student custodian jobs by industry

The most common industries for student custodians are education, government and manufacturing.

Education

Government

Manufacturing

Non Profits

Professional

Student custodian industry statistics

Student custodian turnover and employment statistics

Student custodian unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for student custodians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Student custodian unemployment rate by year

YearStudent custodian unemployment rate
201011.07%
201110.58%
201210.07%
20138.55%
20147.87%
20156.45%
20165.87%
20175.84%
20185.54%
20194.76%
20206.64%
20216.47%

Average student custodian tenure

The average student custodian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 964 student custodians resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Student custodian tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year42%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years6%
8-10 years2%
11+ years1%

Student custodian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of student custodians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Pest Control Technician2.07%38,055
Golf Course Superintendent2.17%12,772
Trimmer3.47%2,023
Room Attendant4.45%101,637
Student Custodian5.14%-
Spray Technician5.27%30,432
Stock Room Manager7.41%80,491

Similar student custodian jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Pest Control Technician2.07%38,055
Golf Course Superintendent2.17%12,772
Trimmer3.47%2,023
Room Attendant4.45%101,637
Spray Technician5.27%30,432
Stock Room Manager7.41%80,491

Foreign languages spoken by student custodians

The most common foreign language among student custodians is Spanish at 49.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.9% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
  • Spanish, 49.2%
  • French, 16.9%
  • German, 7.7%
  • Chinese, 6.2%
  • Portuguese, 4.6%
  • Other, 15.4%

Student custodian languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish49.2%
French16.9%
German7.7%
Chinese6.2%
Portuguese4.6%
Other15.4%

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Student custodian location demographics

The amount you can make as a student custodian can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of student custodians is $40,579. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do student custodians earn the most?

Student custodians earn the most in Massachusetts, where the average student custodian salary is $40,479. The map here shows where student custodians earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Student Custodians?

By looking through more than 964 resumes, we found that the most popular places for student custodians are Provo, UT and Madison, WI.
Number of Student Custodians

Student custodian jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California664$39,045
2Texas580$26,348
3New York501$37,198
4Pennsylvania444$31,704
5Illinois425$31,205
6Florida373$24,557
7Ohio287$29,177
8Virginia271$27,950
9Massachusetts268$40,479
10Michigan258$31,361
11Missouri250$28,113
12Indiana245$25,799
13New Jersey241$32,511
14Washington240$40,280
15Arizona214$31,554
16Tennessee210$25,748
17Georgia198$20,962
18Minnesota188$31,620
19Iowa185$28,999
20Wisconsin184$35,626
21North Carolina183$25,509
22Colorado166$32,729
23Maryland148$30,877
24Alabama146$21,044
25Oklahoma130$24,338
26Oregon126$33,128
27Louisiana122$18,576
28Utah120$29,669
29Kentucky119$25,851
30South Carolina109$22,626
31Kansas108$26,741
32Connecticut107$32,609
33Arkansas99$24,248
34Nebraska90$28,686
35Mississippi86$20,611
36Montana70$28,794
37New Hampshire68$34,531
38New Mexico68$22,322
39Idaho60$25,849
40District of Columbia58$36,009
41Nevada57$36,084
42Delaware56$30,130
43Rhode Island55$32,832
44Wyoming46$30,665
45North Dakota42$37,490
46Vermont38$36,114
47Hawaii37$38,213
48Maine36$34,444
49South Dakota20$30,172
50West Virginia20$27,238
51Alaska10$39,155

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