Window Cleaner demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 12,244 window cleaners currently employed in the United States.
  • 10.6% of all window cleaners are women, while 89.4% are men.
  • The average window cleaner age is 48 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of window cleaners is White (59.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.6%), Black or African American (9.9%) and Unknown (4.3%).
  • Window cleaners are most in-demand in San Diego, CA.
  • The construction industry is the highest-paying for window cleaners.
  • 5% of all window cleaners are LGBT.
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Window Cleaner demographics by:

Window Cleaner gender statistics

10.6% of window cleaners are women and 89.4% of window cleaners are men.
  • Male, 89.4%
  • Female, 10.6%

Window Cleaner gender ratio

Gender
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Male89.4%
Female10.6%

Window Cleaner gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$30,336
female-income
Female Income
$28,192

Window Cleaner gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in window cleaner positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of window cleaners are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Window Cleaner gender ratio by year

Year
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Male
ascdesc
Female
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201090.98%9.02%
201190.85%9.15%
201290.68%9.32%
201391.05%8.95%
201491.23%8.77%
201590.27%9.73%
201690.38%9.62%
201790.69%9.31%
201890.75%9.25%
201989.70%10.30%
202089.10%10.90%
202189.43%10.57%

Window Cleaner related jobs gender ratio

We compared window 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 TitleascdescMaleascFemaleascdesc
Maid Supervisor6%94%
Maid Housekeeper9%91%
Chambermaid9%91%
Window Cleaner89%11%
Rug Cleaner97%3%
Floor Polisher97%3%
Duct Cleaner97%3%
Male
Female

Window Cleaner demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among window cleaners is White, which makes up 59.5% of all window cleaners. Comparatively, 20.6% of window cleaners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of window cleaners are Black or African American.
  • White, 59.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
  • Black or African American, 9.9%
  • Unknown, 4.3%
  • Asian, 4.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%

Window Cleaner Race

Window Cleaner Race
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Percentages
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White59.5%
Hispanic or Latino20.6%
Black or African American9.9%
Unknown4.3%
Asian4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.5%

Window Cleaner race and ethnicity over time

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

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Window Cleaner race and ethnicity by year

Year
ascdesc
White
ascdesc
Black or African American
ascdesc
Asian
ascdesc
Hispanic or Latino
ascdesc
201065.05%11.37%3.82%16.49%
201163.77%12.51%3.68%16.36%
201264.20%11.75%3.60%16.51%
201364.58%11.31%3.60%16.88%
201464.73%11.05%3.72%16.79%
201564.21%10.68%3.89%17.69%
201664.09%10.82%3.67%17.78%
201764.11%10.06%3.87%18.12%
201864.78%9.56%4.01%17.94%
201963.90%9.92%4.11%18.56%
202061.61%9.45%4.28%18.64%
202159.53%9.87%4.17%20.56%

Window Cleaner wage gap by race

According to our data, asian window cleaners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american window cleaners have the lowest average salary at $29,666.
$32,000
$31,000
$30,000
$29,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicityascdescSalaryascdesc
Unknown$30,299
White$30,683
Black or African American$29,666
Asian$30,831
Hispanic or Latino$30,213

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Average window cleaner age

See how the average age of window cleaners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Window Cleaner age by race and gender

Race
ascdesc
Male Age
ascdesc
Female Age
ascdesc
Black or African American5251
Unknown4748
Asian5456
Hispanic or Latino4949
White5253
American Indian and Alaska Native5242.5

Window Cleaner age breakdown

The average age of window cleaners is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the window cleaner population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Window Cleaner age breakdown

Window Cleaner Years
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Percentages
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40+ years75%
30-40 years16%
20-30 years9%

Window Cleaner educational attainment

The most common degree for window cleaners is high school diploma, with 48% of window cleaners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
  • High School Diploma, 48%
  • Bachelor's, 18%
  • Associate, 16%
  • Diploma, 12%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Window Cleaners by degree level

Window Cleaner Degree
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Percentages
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High School Diploma48%
Bachelor's18%
Associate16%
Diploma12%
Other Degrees6%

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Window Cleaner wage gap by degree level

According to the data, window cleaners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,401 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, window cleaners earn a median annual income of $30,688 compared to $30,519 for window cleaners with an High School Diploma degree.
$32,000
$31,000
$30,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationascdescSalaryascdesc
High School Diploma or Less$30,519
Bachelor's Degree$30,688
Some College/ Associate Degree$31,401

Window Cleaner employment statistics

Most window cleaners work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where window cleaners work

Below, you can see the size of companies where window cleaners work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Window Cleaner jobs by employer size

Company Size
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
< 50 employees17%
50 - 100 employees23%
100 - 500 employees26%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees16%
> 10,000 employees9%

Window Cleaner jobs by company type

Employees with the window cleaner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most window cleaners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Window Cleaner jobs by sector

Company Type
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Percentages
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Education2%
Public12%
Private84%
Government2%

Window Cleaner jobs by industry

The most common industries for window cleaners are manufacturing, professional and construction.

Manufacturing

Professional

Construction

Media

Retail

Window Cleaner turnover and employment statistics

Window Cleaner unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for window cleaners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Window Cleaner unemployment rate by year

Year
ascdesc
Window Cleaner Unemployment Rate
ascdesc
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 window cleaner tenure

The average window cleaner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,886 window cleaners resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Window Cleaner tenure statistics

Number of years
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Less than 1 year35%
1-2 years25%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years4%
11+ years9%

Window Cleaner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of window cleaners that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleascdescLGBTascJob Openingsascdesc
Pest Controller2.07%16,235
Golf Course Superintendent2.17%12,772
Trimmer3.47%2,023
Hall Worker4.45%20,709
Window Cleaner5.14%-
Spray Technician5.27%30,432
Janitorial Supervisor7.41%5,804

Similar window cleaner jobs LGBT demographics

Profession
ascdesc
Percentages of LGBT
ascdesc
Job Openings
ascdesc
Pest Controller2.07%16,235
Golf Course Superintendent2.17%12,772
Trimmer3.47%2,023
Hall Worker4.45%20,709
Spray Technician5.27%30,432
Janitorial Supervisor7.41%5,804

Foreign languages spoken by window cleaners

The most common foreign language among window cleaners is Spanish at 67.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.3% and French is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
  • Spanish, 67.3%
  • Portuguese, 7.3%
  • French, 7.3%
  • Russian, 3.6%
  • Nepali, 1.8%
  • Other, 12.7%

Window Cleaner languages spoken

Foreign Language
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Spanish67.3%
Portuguese7.3%
French7.3%
Russian3.6%
Nepali1.8%
Other12.7%

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Window Cleaner location demographics

The amount you can make as a window cleaner can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of window cleaners is $38,396. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do window cleaners earn the most?

Window cleaners earn the most in Washington, where the average window cleaner salary is $40,265. The map here shows where window cleaners 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 Window Cleaners?

By looking through more than 2,886 resumes, we found that the most popular places for window cleaners are New York, NY and Denver, CO.
Number of Window Cleaners

Window Cleaner jobs by state

Rank
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State
ascdesc
Number of Jobs
ascdesc
Average Salary
ascdesc
1California1,100$35,403
2Florida981$23,399
3Ohio970$28,194
4Texas865$23,626
5New York591$32,397
6Pennsylvania588$27,323
7Illinois575$31,001
8Michigan523$28,163
9Wisconsin415$29,480
10New Jersey406$35,296
11North Carolina372$21,830
12Georgia370$22,504
13Virginia357$25,100
14Indiana329$26,322
15Missouri313$26,806
16Massachusetts283$37,929
17Washington275$40,265
18Arizona265$29,478
19Minnesota256$34,828
20Tennessee249$24,515
21Maryland227$28,164
22Kentucky212$25,295
23Colorado192$30,290
24South Carolina183$22,939
25Alabama182$22,006
26Iowa177$27,659
27Oregon163$32,069
28Oklahoma140$20,198
29Louisiana139$22,034
30Utah136$29,737
31Kansas126$26,059
32West Virginia116$25,477
33Connecticut108$36,486
34Nevada104$29,941
35Arkansas94$23,419
36Idaho84$26,429
37Mississippi81$20,025
38Nebraska80$28,853
39New Mexico75$22,930
40New Hampshire62$32,789
41Hawaii58$38,045
42Rhode Island57$33,383
43Maine52$32,526
44Delaware48$28,552
45Montana42$28,682
46North Dakota37$30,544
47South Dakota36$32,292
48Alaska27$32,882
49District of Columbia21$34,106
50Wyoming20$28,969
51Vermont14$33,462

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