Custom seamstress demographics and statistics in the US
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Custom seamstress demographics by:
Custom seamstress gender statistics
96.8% of custom seamstresses are women and 3.2% of custom seamstresses are men.
- Female, 96.8%
- Male, 3.2%
Custom seamstress gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 96.8% |
| Male | 3.2% |
Custom seamstress gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,801
Female income
$42,116
Custom seamstress gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in custom seamstress positions over time. Currently, 96.8% of custom seamstresses are female.
Custom seamstress gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.41% | 97.59% |
| 2011 | 2.37% | 97.63% |
| 2012 | 2.57% | 97.43% |
| 2013 | 2.23% | 97.77% |
| 2014 | 3.23% | 96.77% |
| 2015 | 2.50% | 97.50% |
| 2016 | 1.76% | 98.24% |
| 2017 | 2.85% | 97.15% |
| 2018 | 2.49% | 97.51% |
| 2019 | 2.35% | 97.65% |
| 2020 | 1.74% | 98.26% |
| 2021 | 3.19% | 96.81% |
Custom seamstress related jobs gender ratio
We compared custom seamstresses 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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Custom seamstress demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among custom seamstresses is White, which makes up 60.2% of all custom seamstresses. Comparatively, 19.9% of custom seamstresses are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of custom seamstresses are Asian.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Custom seamstress race
| Custom seamstress race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Custom seamstress race and ethnicity over time
See how custom seamstress racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Custom seamstress race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.97% | 5.88% | 8.41% | 19.70% |
| 2011 | 62.21% | 8.42% | 8.30% | 17.89% |
| 2012 | 62.19% | 6.30% | 9.15% | 18.34% |
| 2013 | 61.97% | 6.50% | 11.57% | 17.49% |
| 2014 | 63.32% | 8.60% | 7.78% | 16.53% |
| 2015 | 62.46% | 6.95% | 6.72% | 21.49% |
| 2016 | 64.37% | 7.83% | 9.20% | 16.06% |
| 2017 | 60.00% | 6.12% | 9.34% | 21.41% |
| 2018 | 62.83% | 6.28% | 7.92% | 19.25% |
| 2019 | 62.77% | 7.65% | 10.13% | 16.58% |
| 2020 | 65.37% | 7.74% | 6.03% | 16.55% |
| 2021 | 60.20% | 5.68% | 9.59% | 19.91% |
Custom seamstress wage gap by race
According to our data, asian custom seamstresses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown custom seamstresses have the lowest average salary at $44,909.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,909 |
| White | $48,854 |
| Black or African American | $48,015 |
| Asian | $49,095 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,255 |
Average custom seamstress age
See how the average age of custom seamstresses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Custom seamstress age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 57 |
| Asian | 59 | 60.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 51 |
Custom seamstress age breakdown
The average age of custom seamstresses is 40+ years years old, representing 85% of the custom seamstress population.
Custom seamstress age breakdown
| Custom Seamstress Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 85% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Custom seamstress educational attainment
The most common degree for custom seamstresses is associate degree, with 33% of custom seamstresses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 28%.
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Custom seamstresses by degree level
| Custom seamstress degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Custom seamstress employment statistics
Company size where custom seamstresses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where custom seamstresses work.
Custom seamstress jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Custom seamstress jobs by industry
The most common industries for custom seamstresses are retail, media and construction.
Custom seamstress industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 29% |
| Media | 14% |
| Start-up | 10% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
Custom seamstress turnover and employment statistics
Custom seamstress unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for custom seamstresses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Custom seamstress unemployment rate by year
| Year | Custom seamstress 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 custom seamstress tenure
The average custom seamstress stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 101 custom seamstresses resumes in Zippia's database.
Custom seamstress tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Custom seamstress LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of custom seamstresses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hat Cleaner | 5.10% | 35,476 |
| Arm Upholsterer | 5.26% | 172 |
| Upholstery Sewer | 5.45% | 169 |
| Drug Worker | 7.83% | 20,122 |
| Custom Seamstress | 12.01% | - |
Similar custom seamstress jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hat Cleaner | 5.10% | 35,476 |
| Arm Upholsterer | 5.26% | 172 |
| Upholstery Sewer | 5.45% | 169 |
| Drug Worker | 7.83% | 20,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by custom seamstresses
The most common foreign language among custom seamstresses is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
Custom seamstress languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |