Fabric worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Fabric worker gender statistics
22.9% of fabric workers are women and 77.1% of fabric workers are men.
- Male, 77.1%
- Female, 22.9%
Fabric worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.1% |
| Female | 22.9% |
Fabric worker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,950
Female income
$34,800
Fabric worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fabric worker positions over time. Currently, 22.9% of fabric workers are female.
Fabric worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.06% | 21.94% |
| 2011 | 79.16% | 20.84% |
| 2012 | 78.08% | 21.92% |
| 2013 | 77.39% | 22.61% |
| 2014 | 70.74% | 29.26% |
| 2015 | 75.71% | 24.29% |
| 2016 | 76.15% | 23.85% |
| 2017 | 76.58% | 23.42% |
| 2018 | 73.28% | 26.72% |
| 2019 | 72.30% | 27.70% |
| 2020 | 75.96% | 24.04% |
| 2021 | 77.13% | 22.87% |
Fabric worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared fabric workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Fabric Worker | 77% | 23% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Fabric worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fabric workers is White, which makes up 68.2% of all fabric workers. Comparatively, 16.1% of fabric workers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of fabric workers are Black or African American.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Fabric worker race
| Fabric worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Fabric worker race and ethnicity over time
See how fabric worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fabric worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.15% | 9.25% | 3.09% | 11.24% |
| 2011 | 70.16% | 10.19% | 3.34% | 14.05% |
| 2012 | 73.60% | 9.36% | 2.81% | 12.36% |
| 2013 | 69.99% | 10.10% | 3.08% | 13.88% |
| 2014 | 69.02% | 11.00% | 3.81% | 13.93% |
| 2015 | 71.55% | 8.98% | 3.13% | 13.73% |
| 2016 | 71.40% | 10.61% | 3.15% | 11.48% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 10.72% | 2.98% | 13.73% |
| 2018 | 69.81% | 8.25% | 2.81% | 16.59% |
| 2019 | 69.97% | 8.08% | 3.63% | 15.27% |
| 2020 | 68.82% | 8.40% | 3.54% | 14.17% |
| 2021 | 68.20% | 8.64% | 2.82% | 16.11% |
Fabric worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown fabric workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fabric workers have the lowest average salary at $34,750.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,880 |
| White | $36,581 |
| Black or African American | $34,750 |
| Asian | $35,760 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,821 |
Average fabric worker age
See how the average age of fabric workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fabric worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 46 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 52.5 | |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Fabric worker age breakdown
The average age of fabric workers is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the fabric worker population.
Fabric worker age breakdown
| Fabric Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Fabric worker educational attainment
The most common degree for fabric workers is high school diploma, with 40% of fabric workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Fabric workers by degree level
| Fabric worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Fabric worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,203 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,698 |
Fabric worker employment statistics
Most fabric workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where fabric workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fabric workers work.
Fabric worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Fabric worker jobs by company type
Employees with the fabric worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fabric workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fabric worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 5% |
Fabric worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for fabric workers are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Fabric worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Government | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Fabric worker turnover and employment statistics
Fabric worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fabric workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fabric worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fabric worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.41% |
| 2011 | 14.49% |
| 2012 | 11.75% |
| 2013 | 11.74% |
| 2014 | 8.47% |
| 2015 | 4.81% |
| 2016 | 6.03% |
| 2017 | 4.32% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 3.94% |
| 2020 | 6.37% |
| 2021 | 5.35% |
Average fabric worker tenure
The average fabric worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 295 fabric workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fabric worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Fabric worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fabric workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Steel Worker | 1.40% | 19,550 |
| Metal Roofer | 1.43% | 3,744 |
| Drywall Hanger | 1.75% | 13,655 |
| Sidewalk Repairer | 2.24% | 3,552 |
| Electrician Technician | 2.76% | 112,907 |
| Setter | 3.39% | 1,950 |
| Fabric Worker | 4.07% | - |
Similar fabric worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforcing Steel Worker | 1.40% | 19,550 |
| Metal Roofer | 1.43% | 3,744 |
| Drywall Hanger | 1.75% | 13,655 |
| Sidewalk Repairer | 2.24% | 3,552 |
| Electrician Technician | 2.76% | 112,907 |
| Setter | 3.39% | 1,950 |
Foreign languages spoken by fabric workers
The most common foreign language among fabric workers is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Albanian at 10.0% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Albanian, 10.0%
- Turkish, 10.0%
Fabric worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Albanian | 10.0% |
| Turkish | 10.0% |
