Waxer demographics and statistics in the US
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Waxer gender statistics
50.8% of waxers are women and 49.2% of waxers are men.
- Female, 50.8%
- Male, 49.2%
Waxer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% |
Waxer gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,535
Female income
$40,112
Waxer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in waxer positions over time. Currently, 50.8% of waxers are female.
Waxer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.56% | 46.44% |
| 2011 | 53.17% | 46.83% |
| 2012 | 52.66% | 47.34% |
| 2013 | 53.77% | 46.23% |
| 2014 | 54.34% | 45.66% |
| 2015 | 51.49% | 48.51% |
| 2016 | 51.80% | 48.20% |
| 2017 | 52.69% | 47.31% |
| 2018 | 52.87% | 47.13% |
| 2019 | 49.89% | 50.11% |
| 2020 | 48.32% | 51.68% |
| 2021 | 49.19% | 50.81% |
Waxer related jobs gender ratio
We compared waxers 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% |
| Waxer | 49% | 51% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Waxer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among waxers is White, which makes up 56.5% of all waxers. Comparatively, 21.1% of waxers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of waxers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.1%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Waxer race
| Waxer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Waxer race and ethnicity over time
See how waxer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Waxer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.98% | 13.19% | 4.60% | 17.03% |
| 2011 | 60.69% | 14.32% | 4.47% | 16.90% |
| 2012 | 61.12% | 13.57% | 4.38% | 17.04% |
| 2013 | 61.51% | 13.12% | 4.38% | 17.41% |
| 2014 | 61.66% | 12.87% | 4.51% | 17.32% |
| 2015 | 61.14% | 12.49% | 4.67% | 18.22% |
| 2016 | 61.01% | 12.64% | 4.45% | 18.31% |
| 2017 | 61.04% | 11.88% | 4.65% | 18.65% |
| 2018 | 61.70% | 11.38% | 4.80% | 18.47% |
| 2019 | 60.83% | 11.73% | 4.89% | 19.09% |
| 2020 | 58.54% | 11.27% | 5.06% | 19.17% |
| 2021 | 56.46% | 11.69% | 4.95% | 21.09% |
Waxer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian waxers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american waxers have the lowest average salary at $46,450.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,360 |
| White | $51,186 |
| Black or African American | $46,450 |
| Asian | $51,901 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,962 |
Average waxer age
See how the average age of waxers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Waxer 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 |
Waxer age breakdown
The average age of waxers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the waxer population.
Waxer age breakdown
| Waxer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Waxer educational attainment
The most common degree for waxers is high school diploma, with 39% of waxers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Waxers by degree level
| Waxer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Waxer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, waxers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $54,712 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, waxers earn a median annual income of $51,210 compared to $50,400 for waxers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,400 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,210 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,712 |
Waxer employment statistics
Most waxers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where waxers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where waxers work.
Waxer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Waxer jobs by company type
Employees with the waxer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most waxers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Waxer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 74% |
Waxer jobs by industry
The most common industries for waxers are manufacturing, health care and retail.
Waxer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
Waxer turnover and employment statistics
Waxer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for waxers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Waxer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Waxer 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 waxer tenure
The average waxer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 210 waxers resumes in Zippia's database.
Waxer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Waxer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of waxers 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 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Housekeeping Laundry Worker | 4.45% | 60,101 |
| Waxer | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeper Supervisor | 7.41% | 50,416 |
Similar waxer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Controller | 2.07% | 16,235 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Housekeeping Laundry Worker | 4.45% | 60,101 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeper Supervisor | 7.41% | 50,416 |
Foreign languages spoken by waxers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Waxer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |