Drying room operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Drying room operator demographics by:
Drying room operator gender statistics
15.4% of drying room operators are women and 84.6% of drying room operators are men.
- Male, 84.6%
- Female, 15.4%
Drying room operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.6% |
| Female | 15.4% |
Drying room operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,735
Female income
$32,440
Drying room operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drying room operator positions over time. Currently, 15.4% of drying room operators are female.
Drying room operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.72% | 16.28% |
| 2011 | 81.55% | 18.45% |
| 2012 | 80.52% | 19.48% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 20.99% |
| 2014 | 80.75% | 19.25% |
| 2015 | 84.35% | 15.65% |
| 2016 | 82.36% | 17.64% |
| 2017 | 79.01% | 20.99% |
| 2018 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2019 | 80.73% | 19.27% |
| 2020 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
| 2021 | 84.62% | 15.38% |
Drying room operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared drying room operators 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% |
| Drying Room Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Drying room operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drying room operators is White, which makes up 56.0% of all drying room operators. Comparatively, 15.1% of drying room operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of drying room operators are Asian.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Drying room operator race
| Drying room operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Drying room operator race and ethnicity over time
See how drying room operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drying room operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.87% | 13.06% | 8.60% | 17.20% |
| 2011 | 53.92% | 15.69% | 7.19% | 22.22% |
| 2012 | 56.23% | 13.52% | 9.61% | 19.57% |
| 2013 | 56.21% | 13.85% | 6.92% | 21.18% |
| 2014 | 55.30% | 13.64% | 7.20% | 20.83% |
| 2015 | 53.04% | 14.71% | 9.36% | 20.95% |
| 2016 | 54.18% | 10.76% | 9.16% | 23.11% |
| 2017 | 52.65% | 15.10% | 10.61% | 19.18% |
| 2018 | 50.40% | 15.60% | 8.80% | 21.60% |
| 2019 | 65.02% | 11.21% | 7.17% | 13.90% |
| 2020 | 52.04% | 15.47% | 6.56% | 20.63% |
| 2021 | 56.00% | 10.22% | 12.89% | 15.11% |
Drying room operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian drying room operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino drying room operators have the lowest average salary at $31,354.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,793 |
| White | $36,304 |
| Black or African American | $33,925 |
| Asian | $42,158 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,354 |
Drying room operator age breakdown
The average age of drying room operators is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the drying room operator population.
Drying room operator age breakdown
| Drying Room Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Drying room operator educational attainment
The most common degree for drying room operators is high school diploma, with 55% of drying room operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Drying room operators by degree level
| Drying room operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Drying room operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drying room operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,988 annually. With a Associate degree, drying room operators earn a median annual income of $38,862 compared to $32,336 for drying room operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,336 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,988 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,862 |
Drying room operator employment statistics
Company size where drying room operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drying room operators work.
Drying room operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Drying room operator turnover and employment statistics
Drying room operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drying room operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drying room operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drying room operator 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 drying room operator tenure
The average drying room operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 drying room operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Drying room operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Drying room operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drying room operators 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 Attendant | 5.10% | 49,030 |
| Furniture Upholsterer Apprentice | 5.26% | 6,703 |
| Sewing Trimmer | 5.45% | 1,968 |
| Blanket Weaver | 7.83% | 92 |
| Drying Room Operator | 10.75% | - |
| Fur Finisher Seamstress | 12.01% | 2,342 |
Similar drying room operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Attendant | 5.10% | 49,030 |
| Furniture Upholsterer Apprentice | 5.26% | 6,703 |
| Sewing Trimmer | 5.45% | 1,968 |
| Blanket Weaver | 7.83% | 92 |
| Fur Finisher Seamstress | 12.01% | 2,342 |
Foreign languages spoken by drying room operators
- Hmong, 100.0%
Drying room operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hmong | 100.0% |