Alterations tailor demographics and statistics in the US
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Alterations tailor demographics by:
Alterations tailor gender statistics
72.7% of alterations tailors are women and 27.3% of alterations tailors are men.
- Female, 72.7%
- Male, 27.3%
Alterations tailor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.7% |
| Male | 27.3% |
Alterations tailor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,239
Female income
$33,295
Alterations tailor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in alterations tailor positions over time. Currently, 72.7% of alterations tailors are female.
Alterations tailor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.96% | 78.04% |
| 2011 | 21.64% | 78.36% |
| 2012 | 23.09% | 76.91% |
| 2013 | 20.62% | 79.38% |
| 2014 | 27.50% | 72.50% |
| 2015 | 22.59% | 77.41% |
| 2016 | 16.96% | 83.04% |
| 2017 | 25.05% | 74.95% |
| 2018 | 22.49% | 77.51% |
| 2019 | 21.52% | 78.48% |
| 2020 | 16.77% | 83.23% |
| 2021 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
Alterations tailor related jobs gender ratio
We compared alterations tailors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Alterations Tailor | 27% | 73% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Alterations tailor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among alterations tailors is White, which makes up 49.9% of all alterations tailors. Comparatively, 20.5% of alterations tailors are Hispanic or Latino and 17.7% of alterations tailors are Asian.
- White, 49.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Asian, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Alterations tailor race
| Alterations tailor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Asian | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Alterations tailor race and ethnicity over time
See how alterations tailor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Alterations tailor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.66% | 6.72% | 16.49% | 20.32% |
| 2011 | 51.90% | 9.27% | 16.38% | 18.51% |
| 2012 | 51.88% | 7.14% | 17.23% | 18.97% |
| 2013 | 51.66% | 7.35% | 19.65% | 18.11% |
| 2014 | 53.01% | 9.44% | 15.86% | 17.15% |
| 2015 | 52.15% | 7.80% | 14.80% | 22.11% |
| 2016 | 54.06% | 8.68% | 17.28% | 16.68% |
| 2017 | 49.69% | 6.97% | 17.42% | 22.04% |
| 2018 | 52.52% | 7.12% | 16.00% | 19.88% |
| 2019 | 52.46% | 8.50% | 18.21% | 17.20% |
| 2020 | 55.06% | 8.58% | 14.11% | 17.17% |
| 2021 | 49.89% | 6.53% | 17.67% | 20.54% |
Alterations tailor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,757 |
| White | $36,772 |
| Black or African American | $36,348 |
| Asian | $36,893 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,469 |
Average alterations tailor age
See how the average age of alterations tailors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Alterations tailor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 57 |
| Asian | 59 | 60.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 51 |
Alterations tailor age breakdown
The average age of alterations tailors is 40+ years years old, representing 85% of the alterations tailor population.
Alterations tailor age breakdown
| Alterations Tailor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 85% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Alterations tailor educational attainment
The most common degree for alterations tailors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of alterations tailors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Alterations tailors by degree level
| Alterations tailor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Alterations tailor employment statistics
Company size where alterations tailors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where alterations tailors work.
Alterations tailor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Alterations tailor jobs by industry
The most common industries for alterations tailors are retail, manufacturing and technology.
Alterations tailor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 32% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Media | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Alterations tailor turnover and employment statistics
Alterations tailor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for alterations tailors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Alterations tailor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Alterations tailor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.17% |
| 2011 | 7.50% |
| 2012 | 4.44% |
| 2013 | 5.18% |
| 2014 | 4.40% |
| 2015 | 3.52% |
| 2016 | 2.66% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 3.54% |
| 2019 | 2.27% |
| 2020 | 8.41% |
| 2021 | 9.81% |
Average alterations tailor tenure
The average alterations tailor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 67 alterations tailors resumes in Zippia's database.
Alterations tailor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Alterations tailor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of alterations tailors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sterilizer Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,659 |
| Upholstery Designer | 5.26% | 43,835 |
| Lining Closer | 5.45% | 2,926 |
| Cloth Washer | 7.83% | 34,411 |
| Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | - |
Similar alterations tailor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sterilizer Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,659 |
| Upholstery Designer | 5.26% | 43,835 |
| Lining Closer | 5.45% | 2,926 |
| Cloth Washer | 7.83% | 34,411 |
Foreign languages spoken by alterations tailors
- Korean, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Alterations tailor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Korean | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
