Cloth doffer demographics and statistics in the US
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Cloth doffer gender statistics
5.5% of cloth doffers are women and 94.5% of cloth doffers are men.
- Male, 94.5%
- Female, 5.5%
Cloth doffer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.5% |
| Female | 5.5% |
Cloth doffer gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,333
Female income
$34,814
Cloth doffer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cloth doffer positions over time. Currently, 5.5% of cloth doffers are female.
Cloth doffer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2011 | 92.75% | 7.25% |
| 2012 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2013 | 91.69% | 8.31% |
| 2014 | 93.72% | 6.28% |
| 2015 | 93.59% | 6.41% |
| 2016 | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 2017 | 91.29% | 8.71% |
| 2018 | 95.93% | 4.07% |
| 2019 | 95.57% | 4.43% |
| 2020 | 95.64% | 4.36% |
| 2021 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
Cloth doffer related jobs gender ratio
We compared cloth doffers 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% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Cloth doffer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cloth doffers is White, which makes up 54.2% of all cloth doffers. Comparatively, 22.3% of cloth doffers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of cloth doffers 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%
Cloth doffer race
| Cloth doffer 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% |
Cloth doffer race and ethnicity over time
See how cloth doffer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cloth doffer 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% |
Cloth doffer wage gap by race
According to our data, white cloth doffers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino cloth doffers have the lowest average salary at $34,370.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,938 |
| White | $37,768 |
| Black or African American | $34,807 |
| Asian | $34,887 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,370 |
Average cloth doffer age
See how the average age of cloth doffers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cloth doffer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Cloth doffer age breakdown
The average age of cloth doffers is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the cloth doffer population.
Cloth doffer age breakdown
| Cloth Doffer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Cloth doffer educational attainment
The most common degree for cloth doffers is high school diploma, with 71% of cloth doffers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 12% and diploma degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 71%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Cloth doffers by degree level
| Cloth doffer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 71% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Cloth doffer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,207 |
| No Education | $34,334 |
Cloth doffer employment statistics
Company size where cloth doffers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cloth doffers work.
Cloth doffer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Cloth doffer turnover and employment statistics
Cloth doffer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cloth doffers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cloth doffer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cloth doffer 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 cloth doffer tenure
The average cloth doffer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 cloth doffers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cloth doffer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Cloth doffer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cloth doffers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washerette Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,623 |
| Coverer | 5.26% | 19 |
| Cloth Boil Off Machine Operator | 5.45% | 52,540 |
| Cloth Doffer | 7.83% | - |
| Hand Stitcher | 12.01% | 4,274 |
Similar cloth doffer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Washerette Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,623 |
| Coverer | 5.26% | 19 |
| Cloth Boil Off Machine Operator | 5.45% | 52,540 |
| Hand Stitcher | 12.01% | 4,274 |