Back winder demographics and statistics in the US
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Back winder demographics by:
Back winder gender statistics
68.3% of back winders are women and 31.7% of back winders are men.
- Female, 68.3%
- Male, 31.7%
Back winder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.3% |
| Male | 31.7% |
Back winder gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$23,505
Female income
$23,424
Back winder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in back winder positions over time. Currently, 68.3% of back winders are female.
Back winder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.24% | 80.76% |
| 2011 | 25.52% | 74.48% |
| 2012 | 24.92% | 75.08% |
| 2013 | 22.82% | 77.18% |
| 2014 | 28.55% | 71.45% |
| 2015 | 28.11% | 71.89% |
| 2016 | 29.89% | 70.11% |
| 2017 | 21.92% | 78.08% |
| 2018 | 38.72% | 61.28% |
| 2019 | 36.65% | 63.35% |
| 2020 | 37.01% | 62.99% |
| 2021 | 31.71% | 68.29% |
Back winder related jobs gender ratio
We compared back winders 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% |
| Back Winder | 32% | 68% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Back winder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among back winders is White, which makes up 54.2% of all back winders. Comparatively, 22.3% of back winders are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of back winders are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Back winder race
| Back winder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Back winder race and ethnicity over time
See how back winder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Back winder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.96% | 26.94% | 4.66% | 9.33% |
| 2011 | 55.14% | 25.70% | 2.80% | 14.95% |
| 2012 | 55.47% | 28.01% | 1.65% | 13.18% |
| 2013 | 58.53% | 27.97% | 1.95% | 9.76% |
| 2014 | 56.67% | 22.04% | 0.63% | 18.26% |
| 2015 | 47.97% | 29.08% | 3.63% | 17.45% |
| 2016 | 54.91% | 22.46% | 1.66% | 18.30% |
| 2017 | 55.65% | 17.39% | 2.61% | 20.87% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 17.47% | 1.71% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 16.23% | 6.95% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 11.94% | 2.99% | 23.88% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 14.42% | 4.39% | 22.26% |
Back winder wage gap by race
According to our data, white back winders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino back winders have the lowest average salary at $23,355.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $23,444 |
| White | $23,871 |
| Black or African American | $23,423 |
| Asian | $23,436 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $23,355 |
Average back winder age
See how the average age of back winders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Back winder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Back winder age breakdown
The average age of back winders is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the back winder population.
Back winder age breakdown
| Back Winder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Back winder educational attainment
The most common degree for back winders is high school diploma, with 64% of back winders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 14% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 64%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 7%
Back winders by degree level
| Back winder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 64% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 7% |
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Back winder wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $23,639 |
| No Education | $23,349 |
Back winder employment statistics
Company size where back winders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where back winders work.
Back winder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Back winder turnover and employment statistics
Back winder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for back winders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Back winder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Back winder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.53% |
| 2011 | 16.98% |
| 2012 | 16.43% |
| 2013 | 10.34% |
| 2014 | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 3.09% |
| 2016 | 7.14% |
| 2017 | 8.00% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average back winder tenure
The average back winder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 back winders resumes in Zippia's database.
Back winder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Back winder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of back winders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Clerk | 5.10% | 72,746 |
| Upholstery Designer | 5.26% | 43,835 |
| Lockstitch Lining Maker | 5.45% | 7,267 |
| Back Winder | 7.83% | - |
| Alterations Supervisor | 12.01% | 1,310 |
Similar back winder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Clerk | 5.10% | 72,746 |
| Upholstery Designer | 5.26% | 43,835 |
| Lockstitch Lining Maker | 5.45% | 7,267 |
| Alterations Supervisor | 12.01% | 1,310 |
Foreign languages spoken by back winders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Back winder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |