Edge trimmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Edge trimmer gender statistics
23.3% of edge trimmers are women and 76.7% of edge trimmers are men.
- Male, 76.7%
- Female, 23.3%
Edge trimmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.7% |
| Female | 23.3% |
Edge trimmer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,184
Female income
$23,246
Edge trimmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in edge trimmer positions over time. Currently, 23.3% of edge trimmers are female.
Edge trimmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.57% | 45.43% |
| 2011 | 49.57% | 50.43% |
| 2012 | 73.54% | 26.46% |
| 2013 | 76.17% | 23.83% |
| 2014 | 67.78% | 32.22% |
| 2015 | 68.38% | 31.62% |
| 2016 | 72.83% | 27.17% |
| 2017 | 78.40% | 21.60% |
| 2018 | 92.17% | 7.83% |
| 2019 | 78.41% | 21.59% |
| 2020 | 79.97% | 20.03% |
| 2021 | 76.74% | 23.26% |
Edge trimmer related jobs gender ratio
We compared edge trimmers 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% |
| Edge Trimmer | 77% | 23% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Edge trimmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among edge trimmers is White, which makes up 62.5% of all edge trimmers. Comparatively, 19.7% of edge trimmers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of edge trimmers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Edge trimmer race
| Edge trimmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Edge trimmer race and ethnicity over time
See how edge trimmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Edge trimmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.13% | 8.96% | 8.96% | 19.71% |
| 2011 | 57.25% | 7.53% | 7.53% | 21.09% |
| 2012 | 67.78% | 6.11% | 4.44% | 19.44% |
| 2013 | 57.81% | 8.33% | 10.94% | 20.83% |
| 2014 | 58.90% | 7.36% | 5.52% | 26.38% |
| 2015 | 62.01% | 8.38% | 5.59% | 20.11% |
| 2016 | 53.42% | 9.32% | 6.21% | 29.81% |
| 2017 | 64.97% | 3.18% | 7.64% | 21.66% |
| 2018 | 58.62% | 2.07% | 9.66% | 28.28% |
| 2019 | 64.03% | 6.07% | 7.18% | 19.87% |
| 2020 | 60.51% | 6.13% | 6.89% | 19.91% |
| 2021 | 62.50% | 7.89% | 5.26% | 19.74% |
Edge trimmer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $23,779 |
| White | $26,308 |
| Black or African American | $24,924 |
| Asian | $26,103 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $24,889 |
Edge trimmer age breakdown
The average age of edge trimmers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the edge trimmer population.
Edge trimmer age breakdown
| Edge Trimmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Edge trimmer educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 64%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 7%
Edge trimmers by degree level
| Edge trimmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 64% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 7% |
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Edge trimmer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,447 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,701 |
| No Education | $23,559 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $25,543 |
Edge trimmer turnover and employment statistics
Edge trimmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for edge trimmers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Edge trimmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Edge trimmer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.04% |
| 2011 | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 4.17% |
| 2013 | 7.30% |
| 2014 | 6.15% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.85% |
| 2017 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.41% |
| 2020 | 5.32% |
| 2021 | 7.02% |
Average edge trimmer tenure
The average edge trimmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 edge trimmers resumes in Zippia's database.
Edge trimmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Edge trimmer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of edge trimmers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mater | 5.10% | 449 |
| Aircraft Seat Upholsterer | 5.26% | 3,129 |
| Sleeve Lining Tacker | 5.45% | 295 |
| Pad Machine Operator | 7.83% | 53,620 |
| Edge Trimmer | 8.77% | - |
| Stitcher | 12.01% | 191 |
Similar edge trimmer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mater | 5.10% | 449 |
| Aircraft Seat Upholsterer | 5.26% | 3,129 |
| Sleeve Lining Tacker | 5.45% | 295 |
| Pad Machine Operator | 7.83% | 53,620 |
| Stitcher | 12.01% | 191 |