Dry finisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Dry finisher gender statistics
5.6% of dry finishers are women and 94.4% of dry finishers are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Dry finisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Dry finisher gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,991
Female income
$34,114
Dry finisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dry finisher positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of dry finishers are female.
Dry finisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2011 | 93.18% | 6.82% |
| 2012 | 92.74% | 7.26% |
| 2013 | 92.08% | 7.92% |
| 2014 | 92.84% | 7.16% |
| 2015 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2017 | 92.08% | 7.92% |
| 2018 | 94.61% | 5.39% |
| 2019 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2020 | 94.05% | 5.95% |
| 2021 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
Dry finisher related jobs gender ratio
We compared dry finishers 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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Dry finisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dry finishers is White, which makes up 59.8% of all dry finishers. Comparatively, 14.9% of dry finishers are Asian and 11.3% of dry finishers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.8%
- Asian, 14.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Dry finisher race
| Dry finisher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Asian | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Dry finisher race and ethnicity over time
See how dry finisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dry finisher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.67% | 11.44% | 10.62% | 13.42% |
| 2011 | 57.72% | 14.07% | 9.21% | 18.45% |
| 2012 | 60.03% | 11.90% | 11.63% | 15.80% |
| 2013 | 60.01% | 12.23% | 8.95% | 17.41% |
| 2014 | 59.10% | 12.02% | 9.22% | 17.06% |
| 2015 | 56.83% | 13.09% | 11.38% | 17.17% |
| 2016 | 57.98% | 9.14% | 11.18% | 19.33% |
| 2017 | 56.45% | 13.48% | 12.63% | 15.41% |
| 2018 | 54.20% | 13.98% | 10.82% | 17.82% |
| 2019 | 68.82% | 9.59% | 9.20% | 10.13% |
| 2020 | 55.84% | 13.85% | 8.58% | 16.85% |
| 2021 | 59.80% | 8.60% | 14.91% | 11.34% |
Dry finisher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian dry finishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino dry finishers have the lowest average salary at $33,156.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,042 |
| White | $37,483 |
| Black or African American | $35,417 |
| Asian | $42,479 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,156 |
Dry finisher age breakdown
The average age of dry finishers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the dry finisher population.
Dry finisher age breakdown
| Dry Finisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Dry finisher educational attainment
The most common degree for dry finishers is high school diploma, with 61% of dry finishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Dry finishers by degree level
| Dry finisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Dry finisher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dry finishers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,018 annually. With a Associate degree, dry finishers earn a median annual income of $39,682 compared to $34,023 for dry finishers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,023 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,018 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,682 |
Dry finisher employment statistics
Company size where dry finishers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dry finishers work.
Dry finisher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Dry finisher turnover and employment statistics
Dry finisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dry finishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dry finisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dry finisher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 8.14% |
| 2021 | 13.02% |
Average dry finisher tenure
The average dry finisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 121 dry finishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dry finisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Dry finisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dry finishers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sterilizer Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,659 |
| Back Upholsterer | 5.26% | 1,772 |
| Sewer Contractor | 5.45% | 11,648 |
| Dye House Worker | 7.83% | 42,212 |
| Dry Finisher | 10.75% | - |
| Hand Alterations Seamstress | 12.01% | 4,872 |
Similar dry finisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sterilizer Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,659 |
| Back Upholsterer | 5.26% | 1,772 |
| Sewer Contractor | 5.45% | 11,648 |
| Dye House Worker | 7.83% | 42,212 |
| Hand Alterations Seamstress | 12.01% | 4,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by dry finishers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Dry finisher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |