Hand presser demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand presser gender statistics
19.3% of hand pressers are women and 80.7% of hand pressers are men.
- Male, 80.7%
- Female, 19.3%
Hand presser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.7% |
| Female | 19.3% |
Hand presser gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,490
Female income
$40,952
Hand presser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand presser positions over time. Currently, 19.3% of hand pressers are female.
Hand presser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.08% | 30.92% |
| 2011 | 66.05% | 33.95% |
| 2012 | 70.25% | 29.75% |
| 2013 | 69.58% | 30.42% |
| 2014 | 70.11% | 29.89% |
| 2015 | 66.82% | 33.18% |
| 2016 | 65.69% | 34.31% |
| 2017 | 68.16% | 31.84% |
| 2018 | 71.16% | 28.84% |
| 2019 | 75.19% | 24.81% |
| 2020 | 75.43% | 24.57% |
| 2021 | 80.72% | 19.28% |
Hand presser related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand pressers 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% |
| Hand Presser | 81% | 19% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Hand presser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand pressers is White, which makes up 64.2% of all hand pressers. Comparatively, 16.3% of hand pressers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of hand pressers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Hand presser race
| Hand presser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Hand presser race and ethnicity over time
See how hand presser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand presser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.07% | 16.24% | 7.38% | 17.05% |
| 2011 | 59.91% | 15.20% | 3.63% | 19.05% |
| 2012 | 57.38% | 13.08% | 5.67% | 21.51% |
| 2013 | 58.06% | 14.61% | 6.27% | 18.54% |
| 2014 | 59.69% | 13.99% | 3.97% | 20.34% |
| 2015 | 53.68% | 14.64% | 7.39% | 22.47% |
| 2016 | 61.73% | 15.94% | 6.04% | 14.97% |
| 2017 | 61.95% | 9.22% | 9.36% | 16.86% |
| 2018 | 58.67% | 11.54% | 5.54% | 22.35% |
| 2019 | 63.66% | 12.95% | 5.24% | 15.35% |
| 2020 | 71.81% | 8.61% | 5.22% | 11.82% |
| 2021 | 64.20% | 10.36% | 5.56% | 16.28% |
Hand presser wage gap by race
According to our data, white hand pressers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian hand pressers have the lowest average salary at $41,711.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,724 |
| White | $56,668 |
| Black or African American | $50,897 |
| Asian | $41,711 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,825 |
Average hand presser age
See how the average age of hand pressers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hand presser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.5 | 56 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 51 |
Hand presser age breakdown
The average age of hand pressers is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the hand presser population.
Hand presser age breakdown
| Hand Presser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Hand presser educational attainment
The most common degree for hand pressers is high school diploma, with 33% of hand pressers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 26% and diploma degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Hand pressers by degree level
| Hand presser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Hand presser wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,976 |
| No Education | $41,785 |
Hand presser employment statistics
Company size where hand pressers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand pressers work.
Hand presser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Hand presser jobs by industry
The most common industries for hand pressers are manufacturing, professional and health care.
Hand presser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Professional | 22% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Hand presser turnover and employment statistics
Hand presser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand pressers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand presser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand presser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.77% |
| 2011 | 14.43% |
| 2012 | 11.09% |
| 2013 | 8.64% |
| 2014 | 9.51% |
| 2015 | 8.02% |
| 2016 | 7.14% |
| 2017 | 5.16% |
| 2018 | 6.51% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 7.69% |
| 2021 | 12.00% |
Average hand presser tenure
The average hand presser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 hand pressers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand presser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Hand presser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand pressers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sterilizer Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,659 |
| Casket Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,421 |
| Flag Maker | 5.45% | 6,991 |
| Blanket Weaver | 7.83% | 92 |
| Hand Presser | 8.96% | - |
| Custom Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 7,326 |
Similar hand presser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sterilizer Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,659 |
| Casket Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,421 |
| Flag Maker | 5.45% | 6,991 |
| Blanket Weaver | 7.83% | 92 |
| Custom Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 7,326 |
Foreign languages spoken by hand pressers
- Japanese, 100.0%
Hand presser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 100.0% |