Custom tailor demographics and statistics in the US
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Custom tailor gender statistics
45.0% of custom tailors are women and 55.0% of custom tailors are men.
- Male, 55.0%
- Female, 45.0%
Custom tailor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.0% |
| Female | 45.0% |
Custom tailor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,224
Female income
$33,311
Custom tailor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in custom tailor positions over time. Currently, 45.0% of custom tailors are female.
Custom tailor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.84% | 52.16% |
| 2011 | 47.37% | 52.63% |
| 2012 | 49.46% | 50.54% |
| 2013 | 45.85% | 54.15% |
| 2014 | 55.28% | 44.72% |
| 2015 | 48.75% | 51.25% |
| 2016 | 39.97% | 60.03% |
| 2017 | 52.13% | 47.87% |
| 2018 | 48.60% | 51.40% |
| 2019 | 47.20% | 52.80% |
| 2020 | 39.64% | 60.36% |
| 2021 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
Custom tailor related jobs gender ratio
We compared custom 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% |
| Custom Tailor | 55% | 45% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Custom tailor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among custom tailors is White, which makes up 52.6% of all custom tailors. Comparatively, 20.3% of custom tailors are Hispanic or Latino and 18.0% of custom tailors are Asian.
- White, 52.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Asian, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Custom tailor race
| Custom tailor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Asian | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Custom tailor race and ethnicity over time
See how custom tailor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Custom tailor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.40% | 5.44% | 16.86% | 20.11% |
| 2011 | 54.64% | 7.99% | 16.75% | 18.30% |
| 2012 | 54.62% | 5.87% | 17.60% | 18.75% |
| 2013 | 54.40% | 6.07% | 20.02% | 17.90% |
| 2014 | 55.75% | 8.17% | 16.23% | 16.94% |
| 2015 | 54.89% | 6.52% | 15.17% | 21.89% |
| 2016 | 56.80% | 7.40% | 17.65% | 16.47% |
| 2017 | 52.43% | 5.69% | 17.79% | 21.82% |
| 2018 | 55.26% | 5.84% | 16.37% | 19.66% |
| 2019 | 55.20% | 7.22% | 18.58% | 16.99% |
| 2020 | 57.80% | 7.30% | 14.48% | 16.96% |
| 2021 | 52.63% | 5.25% | 18.04% | 20.32% |
Custom tailor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian custom tailors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown custom tailors have the lowest average salary at $34,758.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,758 |
| White | $36,751 |
| Black or African American | $36,331 |
| Asian | $36,870 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,452 |
Average custom tailor age
See how the average age of custom tailors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Custom tailor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 57 |
| Asian | 59 | 60.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 51 |
Custom tailor age breakdown
The average age of custom tailors is 40+ years years old, representing 85% of the custom tailor population.
Custom tailor age breakdown
| Custom Tailor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 85% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Custom tailor educational attainment
The most common degree for custom tailors is bachelor's degree, with 40% of custom tailors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Custom tailors by degree level
| Custom tailor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Custom tailor turnover and employment statistics
Custom tailor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for custom tailors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Custom tailor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Custom 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 custom tailor tenure
The average custom tailor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 22 custom tailors resumes in Zippia's database.
Custom tailor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Custom tailor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of custom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Aide | 5.10% | 45,254 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Sleeve Maker | 5.45% | 6,974 |
| Utility Operator Yarn | 7.83% | 32,426 |
| Custom Tailor | 12.01% | - |
Similar custom tailor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Aide | 5.10% | 45,254 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Sleeve Maker | 5.45% | 6,974 |
| Utility Operator Yarn | 7.83% | 32,426 |
