Embroiderer vs lockstitch lining maker

The differences between embroiderers and lockstitch lining makers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 3-6 months to become both an embroiderer and a lockstitch lining maker. Additionally, a lockstitch lining maker has an average salary of $43,603, which is higher than the $42,655 average annual salary of an embroiderer.

The top three skills for an embroiderer include embroidery, stitching and digitizing. The most important skills for a lockstitch lining maker are assembly line, , and .

Embroiderer vs lockstitch lining maker overview

	Embroiderer	Lockstitch Lining Maker
Yearly salary	$42,655	$43,603
Hourly rate	$20.51	$20.96
Growth rate	-	8%
Number of jobs	148	7,267
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 67%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Embroiderer vs lockstitch lining maker salary

Embroiderers and lockstitch lining makers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Embroiderer	Lockstitch Lining Maker
Average salary	$42,655	$43,603
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $81,000	Between $24,000 And $76,000
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Differences between embroiderer and lockstitch lining maker education

There are a few differences between an embroiderer and a lockstitch lining maker in terms of educational background:

	Embroiderer	Lockstitch Lining Maker
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 67%
Most common major	Business	Sociology
Most common college	-	-

Embroiderer vs lockstitch lining maker demographics

Here are the differences between embroiderers' and lockstitch lining makers' demographics:

	Embroiderer	Lockstitch Lining Maker
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 26.7% Female, 73.3%	Male, 53.4% Female, 46.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.0% Asian, 9.9% White, 68.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.8% Asian, 12.3% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between embroiderer and lockstitch lining maker duties and responsibilities

Embroiderer example responsibilities.

Perform comprehensive equipment checks, service and repairs to ensure safety and maximum production and quality.
Check visuals on parts every hour or as specified and record findings on attribute inspection sheet.
Embroider hats, t-shirts, jackets, blankets, and bags using a 5 head embroider machine.
Operate embroidery machines, quality control, answer telephones, customer service, packed/ship finished orders
Digitize graphics to print and cut for t-shirts and decals.

Lockstitch lining maker example responsibilities.

Prepare work to be accomplish by studying assembly instructions, blue print specifications and parts list, gathers.
Do some food prep clean and close line by transferring or wrapping food and putting away help close the store.
Cut and chop food items and cook on a grill or in fryers.

Embroiderer vs lockstitch lining maker skills

Common embroiderer skills

Embroidery, 70%
Stitching, 18%
Digitizing, 8%
Machine Operation, 3%
Heat Press, 1%
Screen Print, 1%

Common lockstitch lining maker skills

Assembly Line, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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