Utility porter demographics and statistics in the US
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Utility porter gender statistics
15.4% of utility porters are women and 84.6% of utility porters are men.
- Male, 84.6%
- Female, 15.4%
Utility porter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.6% |
| Female | 15.4% |
Utility porter gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,605
Female income
$25,362
Utility porter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in utility porter positions over time. Currently, 15.4% of utility porters are female.
Utility porter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.77% | 13.23% |
| 2011 | 86.59% | 13.41% |
| 2012 | 86.35% | 13.65% |
| 2013 | 86.87% | 13.13% |
| 2014 | 87.13% | 12.87% |
| 2015 | 85.79% | 14.21% |
| 2016 | 85.94% | 14.06% |
| 2017 | 86.37% | 13.63% |
| 2018 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
| 2019 | 84.99% | 15.01% |
| 2020 | 84.17% | 15.83% |
| 2021 | 84.63% | 15.37% |
Utility porter related jobs gender ratio
We compared utility porters 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% |
| Utility Porter | 85% | 15% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Utility porter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among utility porters is White, which makes up 46.2% of all utility porters. Comparatively, 32.4% of utility porters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of utility porters are Black or African American.
- White, 46.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 32.4%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Utility porter race
| Utility porter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 46.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Utility porter race and ethnicity over time
See how utility porter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Utility porter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.69% | 12.48% | 3.95% | 28.35% |
| 2011 | 50.40% | 13.62% | 3.81% | 28.22% |
| 2012 | 50.83% | 12.86% | 3.73% | 28.37% |
| 2013 | 51.22% | 12.42% | 3.73% | 28.74% |
| 2014 | 51.37% | 12.16% | 3.85% | 28.65% |
| 2015 | 50.84% | 11.79% | 4.02% | 29.55% |
| 2016 | 50.72% | 11.93% | 3.80% | 29.64% |
| 2017 | 50.75% | 11.17% | 4.00% | 29.98% |
| 2018 | 51.41% | 10.67% | 4.14% | 29.80% |
| 2019 | 50.54% | 11.03% | 4.24% | 30.42% |
| 2020 | 48.24% | 10.56% | 4.41% | 30.50% |
| 2021 | 46.16% | 10.98% | 4.30% | 32.42% |
Utility porter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian utility porters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american utility porters have the lowest average salary at $26,901.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,566 |
| White | $27,971 |
| Black or African American | $26,901 |
| Asian | $28,127 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,476 |
Average utility porter age
See how the average age of utility porters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Utility porter 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 |
Utility porter age breakdown
The average age of utility porters is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the utility porter population.
Utility porter age breakdown
| Utility Porter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Utility porter educational attainment
The most common degree for utility porters is high school diploma, with 54% of utility porters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 15% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Utility porters by degree level
| Utility porter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Utility porter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, utility porters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $28,729 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, utility porters earn a median annual income of $27,976 compared to $27,798 for utility porters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,798 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,976 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,729 |
Utility porter employment statistics
Most utility porters work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where utility porters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where utility porters work.
Utility porter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Utility porter jobs by company type
Employees with the utility porter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most utility porters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Utility porter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 1% |
Utility porter jobs by industry
The most common industries for utility porters are hospitality, retail and manufacturing.
Utility porter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 42% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Utility porter turnover and employment statistics
Utility porter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for utility porters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Utility porter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Utility porter 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 utility porter tenure
The average utility porter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 534 utility porters resumes in Zippia's database.
Utility porter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Utility porter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of utility porters 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 | 2.07% | 16,235 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Upstairs Maid | 4.45% | 338 |
| Utility Porter | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Cleaning Supervisor | 7.41% | 12,892 |
Similar utility porter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Controller | 2.07% | 16,235 |
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Upstairs Maid | 4.45% | 338 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Cleaning Supervisor | 7.41% | 12,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by utility porters
The most common foreign language among utility porters is Spanish at 76.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 7.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 76.9%
- Polish, 7.7%
- Arabic, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
Utility porter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.9% |
| Polish | 7.7% |
| Arabic | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |