Dry cleaner presser demographics and statistics in the US
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Dry cleaner presser demographics by:
Dry cleaner presser gender statistics
69.2% of dry cleaner pressers are women and 30.8% of dry cleaner pressers are men.
- Female, 69.2%
- Male, 30.8%
Dry cleaner presser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.2% |
| Male | 30.8% |
Dry cleaner presser gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,842
Female income
$37,134
Dry cleaner presser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dry cleaner presser positions over time. Currently, 69.2% of dry cleaner pressers are female.
Dry cleaner presser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.17% | 80.83% |
| 2011 | 17.12% | 82.88% |
| 2012 | 20.04% | 79.96% |
| 2013 | 19.53% | 80.47% |
| 2014 | 19.93% | 80.07% |
| 2015 | 17.61% | 82.39% |
| 2016 | 16.89% | 83.11% |
| 2017 | 18.51% | 81.49% |
| 2018 | 20.75% | 79.25% |
| 2019 | 24.34% | 75.66% |
| 2020 | 24.58% | 75.42% |
| 2021 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
Dry cleaner presser related jobs gender ratio
We compared dry cleaner pressers 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 Cleaner Presser | 31% | 69% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Dry cleaner presser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dry cleaner pressers is White, which makes up 63.7% of all dry cleaner pressers. Comparatively, 16.7% of dry cleaner pressers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of dry cleaner pressers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Dry cleaner presser race
| Dry cleaner presser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Dry cleaner presser race and ethnicity over time
See how dry cleaner presser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dry cleaner presser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.58% | 16.33% | 7.38% | 17.46% |
| 2011 | 59.42% | 15.29% | 3.62% | 19.46% |
| 2012 | 56.89% | 13.17% | 5.66% | 21.92% |
| 2013 | 57.57% | 14.70% | 6.26% | 18.94% |
| 2014 | 59.20% | 14.09% | 3.96% | 20.75% |
| 2015 | 53.18% | 14.73% | 7.39% | 22.88% |
| 2016 | 61.24% | 16.03% | 6.03% | 15.37% |
| 2017 | 61.46% | 9.31% | 9.36% | 17.27% |
| 2018 | 58.18% | 11.63% | 5.53% | 22.76% |
| 2019 | 63.17% | 13.04% | 5.24% | 15.76% |
| 2020 | 71.32% | 8.70% | 5.22% | 12.23% |
| 2021 | 63.71% | 10.45% | 5.56% | 16.69% |
Dry cleaner presser wage gap by race
According to our data, white dry cleaner pressers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian dry cleaner pressers have the lowest average salary at $37,811.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,493 |
| White | $51,098 |
| Black or African American | $45,979 |
| Asian | $37,811 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,028 |
Average dry cleaner presser age
See how the average age of dry cleaner pressers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dry cleaner presser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.5 | 56 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 51 |
Dry cleaner presser age breakdown
The average age of dry cleaner pressers is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the dry cleaner presser population.
Dry cleaner presser age breakdown
| Dry Cleaner Presser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Dry cleaner presser educational attainment
The most common degree for dry cleaner pressers is high school diploma, with 48% of dry cleaner pressers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Dry cleaner pressers by degree level
| Dry cleaner presser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Dry cleaner presser wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,385 |
| No Education | $37,876 |
Dry cleaner presser employment statistics
Most dry cleaner pressers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where dry cleaner pressers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dry cleaner pressers work.
Dry cleaner presser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Dry cleaner presser jobs by company type
Employees with the dry cleaner presser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dry cleaner pressers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Dry cleaner presser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 6% |
Dry cleaner presser jobs by industry
The most common industries for dry cleaner pressers are retail, professional and finance.
Dry cleaner presser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Real Estate | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Dry cleaner presser turnover and employment statistics
Dry cleaner presser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dry cleaner pressers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dry cleaner presser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dry cleaner presser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.77% |
| 2011 | 14.43% |
| 2012 | 11.09% |
| 2013 | 8.64% |
| 2014 | 9.51% |
| 2015 | 8.02% |
| 2016 | 7.14% |
| 2017 | 5.16% |
| 2018 | 6.51% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 7.69% |
| 2021 | 12.00% |
Average dry cleaner presser tenure
The average dry cleaner presser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 166 dry cleaner pressers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dry cleaner presser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Dry cleaner presser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dry cleaner pressers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Worker | 5.10% | 20,774 |
| Coverer | 5.26% | 19 |
| Cloth Mender | 5.45% | 58 |
| Wet Finisher | 7.83% | 2,138 |
| Dry Cleaner Presser | 8.96% | - |
| Shop Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 17,037 |
Similar dry cleaner presser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Worker | 5.10% | 20,774 |
| Coverer | 5.26% | 19 |
| Cloth Mender | 5.45% | 58 |
| Wet Finisher | 7.83% | 2,138 |
| Shop Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 17,037 |
Foreign languages spoken by dry cleaner pressers
The most common foreign language among dry cleaner pressers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 25.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Greek, 25.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
Dry cleaner presser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Greek | 25.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |