Embroidery operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Embroidery operator demographics by:
Embroidery operator gender statistics
76.7% of embroidery operators are women and 23.3% of embroidery operators are men.
- Female, 76.7%
- Male, 23.3%
Embroidery operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.7% |
| Male | 23.3% |
Embroidery operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,574
Female income
$32,510
Embroidery operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in embroidery operator positions over time. Currently, 76.7% of embroidery operators are female.
Embroidery operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.64% | 79.36% |
| 2011 | 21.35% | 78.65% |
| 2012 | 22.65% | 77.35% |
| 2013 | 21.55% | 78.45% |
| 2014 | 21.76% | 78.24% |
| 2015 | 23.35% | 76.65% |
| 2016 | 24.33% | 75.67% |
| 2017 | 21.62% | 78.38% |
| 2018 | 24.99% | 75.01% |
| 2019 | 22.76% | 77.24% |
| 2020 | 21.47% | 78.53% |
| 2021 | 23.31% | 76.69% |
Embroidery operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared embroidery 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% |
| Embroidery Operator | 23% | 77% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Embroidery operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among embroidery operators is White, which makes up 67.5% of all embroidery operators. Comparatively, 10.4% of embroidery operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of embroidery operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Embroidery operator race
| Embroidery operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Embroidery operator race and ethnicity over time
See how embroidery operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Embroidery operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.43% | 11.36% | 10.23% | 12.14% |
| 2011 | 63.28% | 13.23% | 7.97% | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 64.09% | 11.78% | 9.39% | 13.44% |
| 2013 | 64.50% | 9.83% | 9.39% | 14.31% |
| 2014 | 63.72% | 9.30% | 8.40% | 17.05% |
| 2015 | 66.68% | 9.20% | 8.82% | 13.66% |
| 2016 | 64.75% | 10.02% | 8.97% | 14.58% |
| 2017 | 65.26% | 11.09% | 7.79% | 13.72% |
| 2018 | 66.73% | 10.29% | 9.10% | 12.45% |
| 2019 | 68.65% | 10.28% | 8.99% | 10.77% |
| 2020 | 68.25% | 8.85% | 7.61% | 11.68% |
| 2021 | 67.48% | 8.50% | 8.38% | 10.35% |
Embroidery operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white embroidery operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino embroidery operators have the lowest average salary at $33,168.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,251 |
| White | $34,177 |
| Black or African American | $33,539 |
| Asian | $33,741 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,168 |
Average embroidery operator age
See how the average age of embroidery operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Embroidery operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 53 | |
| White | 49 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 55 |
| Asian | 48.5 | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 49 |
Embroidery operator age breakdown
The average age of embroidery operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the embroidery operator population.
Embroidery operator age breakdown
| Embroidery Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Embroidery operator educational attainment
The most common degree for embroidery operators is high school diploma, with 35% of embroidery operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Embroidery operators by degree level
| Embroidery operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Embroidery operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,902 |
| No Education | $33,427 |
Embroidery operator employment statistics
Most embroidery operators work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where embroidery operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where embroidery operators work.
Embroidery operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Embroidery operator jobs by company type
Employees with the embroidery operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most embroidery operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Embroidery operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 2% |
Embroidery operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for embroidery operators are retail, professional and manufacturing.
Embroidery operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 31% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Embroidery operator turnover and employment statistics
Embroidery operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for embroidery operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Embroidery operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Embroidery operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.35% |
| 2011 | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 8.24% |
| 2014 | 5.56% |
| 2015 | 5.92% |
| 2016 | 4.07% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 6.28% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 8.49% |
| 2021 | 6.83% |
Average embroidery operator tenure
The average embroidery operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 417 embroidery operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Embroidery operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Embroidery operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of embroidery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 5.10% | 4,936 |
| Coverer | 5.26% | 19 |
| Embroidery Operator | 5.45% | - |
| Cone Winder | 7.83% | 162 |
| Beadworker | 12.01% | 30 |
Similar embroidery operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 5.10% | 4,936 |
| Coverer | 5.26% | 19 |
| Cone Winder | 7.83% | 162 |
| Beadworker | 12.01% | 30 |
Foreign languages spoken by embroidery operators
The most common foreign language among embroidery operators is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 10.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Hmong, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
Embroidery operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Hmong | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
