NOC 65310: Light duty cleaners

The employment outlook will be Good for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Employers in some parts of the province are experiencing difficulty recruiting for this occupation, so individuals looking for work as a cleaner should have little difficulty finding a position. In some areas, self-employment has become more common as workers seek to improve their income given the high demand for cleaners.

Working conditions such as relatively low wages, the physical nature of the job, the need to travel to different work sites, and irregular or night-time hours may be contributing factors to a high rate of turnover and insufficient number of job applicants. Candidates may be required to have their own vehicle to travel between job locations.

Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in Nova Scotia:

Approximately 6,700 people work in this occupation.

Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:

Building services (NAICS 5617): 34%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 17%

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 12%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 12%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 63% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 37% compared to 18% for all occupations

50% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

15% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 28% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 71% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 27% compared to 10% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Light duty cleaners are employed in a variety of industries but are most common in hotels and motels, hospitals, nursing homes, and cleaning service providers.

A surge in domestic tourism along with an ageing population, has led to increased demand for this occupation in hotels and hospitals.

Light duty cleaners are often required to stand for long periods of time and must be adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Certification may be required by some employers.

Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in New Brunswick:

Approximately 5,200 people work in this occupation.

Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:

Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614): 27%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 18%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 17%

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 10%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 64% compared to 84% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 36% compared to 16% for all occupations

51% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

15% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 27% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 73% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 23% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 30% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Demand for this occupation is driven by the growth in the healthcare and hospitality sectors, increased post-pandemic hygiene standards, and high employee turnover.

Key trends in this occupation include integrated sensors to monitor cleanliness, to track supplies in real time, and to optimize service schedules.

Autonomous robots and scrubbers give workers more time for detailed and specialized tasks.

Workers in this occupation are concentrated in the South Central, North Central and Southwest regions.

Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in Manitoba:

Approximately 8,000 people work in this occupation.

Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:

Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 30%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 25%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 11%

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 8%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 56% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 44% compared to 19% for all occupations

52% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

16% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 27% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 73% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 31% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 31% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Ongoing demand for cleaning services continues to sustain employment growth for this occupation in many sectors including management and administrative services, hospitals, accommodation services, nursing and residential care facilities.

Recent surge in population and an increasing number of buildings, facilities, and residential properties is expected to support the need for cleaning services over the forecast period.

Investments in hospitals and nursing and residential care facilities may create opportunities as the health sector hires about 40 per cent of this occupation.

Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in Saskatchewan:

Approximately 7,500 people work in this occupation.

Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:

Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 28%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 23%

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 12%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 11%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 56% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 44% compared to 19% for all occupations

52% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

16% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 22% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 78% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 33% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 15% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Light duty cleaners who have a valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle may have better job prospects as workers may need to visit several sites in one day. Part-time work is common in this occupation, and candidates may be required work various shifts including nights, evenings, and weekends. Job opportunities in the accommodation and food services industry may be higher in the summer months, as some establishments in rural areas do not operate year-round.

Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in Newfoundland and Labrador:

Approximately 3,050 people work in this occupation.

Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 35%

Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 19%

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 12%

Private households (NAICS 814): 7%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 5%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 75% compared to 83% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations

46% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 54% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.

7% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 31% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 69% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 24% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 46% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The prospect for employment in this occupation is favorable as there continues to be a shortage of workers and unfilled vacancies in the province. This occupation falls under the provincial Occupations in Demand immigration stream, which is a program designed to help employers fill vacant positions that they are unable to fill locally.

Enhanced sanitization and hygiene measures across industries due to the pandemic has resulted in increased demand for light duty cleaners in the province. Total employment in this industry is expected to continue to rise due to growth in the population and in the number of residential and commercial buildings in the province. The health care and social assistance industry including hospitals and nursing and residential care facilities is another key employer. Expansions occurring at some of these facilities will also generate additional job openings for these workers.

Light duty cleaners who have a valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle may have better job prospects as workers may need to visit several sites in one day. Part-time work is common in this occupation, and candidates may be required work various shifts including nights, evenings and weekends. In some parts of P.E.I. job opportunities may be seasonal, with more openings in the summer months. This is particularly true in the accommodation and food services industry as some resorts and hotels only operate in the summer months.

Enhanced hygiene measures in health-care establishments, the expansion and growth of accommodation services, and an aging of the population, should result in an increase in the demand for maintenance and home cleaning services. This is a large occupational group in PEI with a large employer base. As with most large occupations, there will be frequent job openings due to turnover and workers changing jobs. This occupation is also an excellent source of summer and part-time employment for students.

Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in Prince Edward Island:

Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.

Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 28%

Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 20%

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 11%

Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 6%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 66% compared to 84% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 34% compared to 16% for all occupations

49% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 51% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.

17% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 26% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 74% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 25% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 25% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation depends on the demand for concierge services in public spaces and private residences.

In recent years, this occupational group has benefited from significantly enhanced hygiene measures, particularly in schools and healthcare facilities. However, with the surge in telework, many companies have downsized their offices, which has slowed hiring.

In an uncertain economic context, which is marked by trade tensions with the United States and by concerns about the future of the economy, investors are being more cautious. Major projects in the commercial and industrial sectors are therefore being postponed until there is more clarity on the economic and political situation. This slowdown in the labour market directly affects office use and business spending, which limits the construction of new buildings.

Nevertheless, maintaining high health standards helps to preserve most jobs in this occupation.

Furthermore, demand from the residential sector is supported by population growth and aging, two factors that contribute to increasing the need for housekeeping and home cleaning services.

Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in Quebec:

Approximately 65,550 people work in this occupation.

Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:

Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 40%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 15%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%

Social assistance (NAICS 624): 6%

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 63% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 37% compared to 18% for all occupations

50% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

20% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 41% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 59% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 31% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

Various industries with the largest number employed by companies that provide services to buildings and dwellings

Hospitals and nursing and residential care facilities

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

Population growth and an increasing number of buildings, facilities, and residential properties are expected to support the need for cleaning services over the forecast period

Employee turnover is expected to be a source of job openings, as this occupation has lower entry requirements

Investments in hospitals and nursing and residential care facilities may create opportunities.

Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in Ontario:

Approximately 81,350 people work in this occupation.

Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:

Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 41%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 10%

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 8%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 56% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 44% compared to 19% for all occupations

47% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 53% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

25% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 26% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 74% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 26% compared to 9% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 25% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 24% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Population growth and an increasing number of buildings, facilities, and residential properties are expected to support the need for cleaning services over the forecast period.

Employee turnover is expected to be a source of job openings, as this occupation has lower entry requirements.

Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in Alberta:

Approximately 26,150 people work in this occupation.

Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:

Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 39%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 14%

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 13%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 56% compared to 80% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 43% compared to 20% for all occupations

45% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 55% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

22% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 24% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 76% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 26% compared to 10% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 21% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Demand for occupations in personal and cleaning services continues to be stable with opportunities in every region in the province.

Employment in these occupations tends to be high with many opportunities available.

Population growth and an increasing number of buildings, facilities, and residential properties are expected to support the need for cleaning services over the forecast period.

Employee turnover is expected to be a source of job openings, as this occupation has lower entry requirements.

Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in British Columbia:

Approximately 29,300 people work in this occupation.

Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:

Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 40%

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 12%

Hospitals (NAICS 622): 12%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 54% compared to 78% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 46% compared to 22% for all occupations

41% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 59% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

28% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 22% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 78% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 22% compared to 8% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is employed across the Northwest Territories' industries, including at accommodation establishments, building management companies, cleaning service companies, and health, recreation, and school facilities.

From 2021-2040, 153 job openings are forecast for light duty cleaners in the Northwest Territories (

Government of Northwest Territories, May 2023

).

Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in Northwest Territories:

Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:

Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 28%

Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 21%

Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 21%

Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 9%

Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 78% compared to 88% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 22% compared to 12% for all occupations

66% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.

6% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 22% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 78% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 41% compared to 17% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 26% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for light duty cleaners (NOC 65310) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is employed across Nunavut's industries, including at accommodation establishments, building management companies, cleaning service companies, and health, recreation, and school facilities.

Here are some key facts about light duty cleaners in Nunavut:

Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Light duty cleaners mainly work in the following sectors:

Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 28%

Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 21%

Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 21%

Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 9%

Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 74% compared to 87% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 26% compared to 13% for all occupations

61% of light duty cleaners work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.

Less than 5% of light duty cleaners are self-employed compared to an average of less than 5% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 20% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 80% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 65% compared to 37% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 15% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations