Garment sorter demographics and statistics in the US
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Garment sorter gender statistics
78.7% of garment sorters are women and 21.3% of garment sorters are men.
- Female, 78.7%
- Male, 21.3%
Garment sorter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.7% |
| Male | 21.3% |
Garment sorter gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,713
Female income
$26,118
Garment sorter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in garment sorter positions over time. Currently, 78.7% of garment sorters are female.
Garment sorter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.33% | 79.67% |
| 2011 | 20.18% | 79.82% |
| 2012 | 21.00% | 79.00% |
| 2013 | 21.74% | 78.26% |
| 2014 | 21.69% | 78.31% |
| 2015 | 22.46% | 77.54% |
| 2016 | 21.75% | 78.25% |
| 2017 | 21.67% | 78.33% |
| 2018 | 22.21% | 77.79% |
| 2019 | 21.87% | 78.13% |
| 2020 | 21.17% | 78.83% |
| 2021 | 21.29% | 78.71% |
Garment sorter related jobs gender ratio
We compared garment sorters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Garment Sorter | 21% | 79% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Garment sorter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among garment sorters is White, which makes up 56.2% of all garment sorters. Comparatively, 19.1% of garment sorters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of garment sorters are Black or African American.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Garment sorter race
| Garment sorter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Garment sorter race and ethnicity over time
See how garment sorter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Garment sorter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.43% | 11.53% | 6.63% | 15.79% |
| 2011 | 61.73% | 12.81% | 6.12% | 16.63% |
| 2012 | 61.80% | 12.85% | 6.76% | 15.80% |
| 2013 | 61.93% | 12.92% | 6.16% | 16.30% |
| 2014 | 62.30% | 12.21% | 6.35% | 16.52% |
| 2015 | 61.27% | 12.21% | 6.35% | 17.29% |
| 2016 | 61.79% | 12.37% | 6.04% | 17.09% |
| 2017 | 61.90% | 11.46% | 6.52% | 17.12% |
| 2018 | 62.96% | 11.23% | 6.49% | 16.22% |
| 2019 | 62.05% | 11.15% | 6.13% | 17.75% |
| 2020 | 59.12% | 11.05% | 7.04% | 17.50% |
| 2021 | 56.25% | 11.51% | 7.62% | 19.14% |
Garment sorter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian garment sorters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american garment sorters have the lowest average salary at $27,176.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,805 |
| White | $27,884 |
| Black or African American | $27,176 |
| Asian | $28,188 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,521 |
Average garment sorter age
See how the average age of garment sorters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Garment sorter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Garment sorter age breakdown
The average age of garment sorters is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the garment sorter population.
Garment sorter age breakdown
| Garment Sorter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Garment sorter educational attainment
The most common degree for garment sorters is high school diploma, with 64% of garment sorters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 64%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 9%
- Bachelor's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Garment sorters by degree level
| Garment sorter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 64% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Bachelor's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Garment sorter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, garment sorters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $30,636 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, garment sorters earn a median annual income of $28,370 compared to $27,174 for garment sorters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,636 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,077 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,370 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,174 |
Garment sorter employment statistics
Company size where garment sorters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where garment sorters work.
Garment sorter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Garment sorter jobs by industry
The most common industries for garment sorters are retail, manufacturing and non profits.
Garment sorter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Garment sorter turnover and employment statistics
Garment sorter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for garment sorters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Garment sorter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Garment sorter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average garment sorter tenure
The average garment sorter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 170 garment sorters resumes in Zippia's database.
Garment sorter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Garment sorter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of garment sorters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Garment Sorter | 4.47% | - |
| Computing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 64,382 |
| Optical Element Coater | 5.24% | 1,629 |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Hydrate Control Tender | 8.41% | 30,917 |
| Clarifier Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,040 |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |
Similar garment sorter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Computing Machine Operator | 4.75% | 64,382 |
| Optical Element Coater | 5.24% | 1,629 |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Hydrate Control Tender | 8.41% | 30,917 |
| Clarifier Operator Helper | 8.89% | 39,040 |
| Digital Photo Technician | 15.21% | 22,121 |
Foreign languages spoken by garment sorters
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Swahili, 25.0%
Garment sorter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Swahili | 25.0% |