Industrial sewer demographics and statistics in the US
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Industrial sewer gender statistics
82.8% of industrial sewers are women and 17.2% of industrial sewers are men.
- Female, 82.8%
- Male, 17.2%
Industrial sewer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.8% |
| Male | 17.2% |
Industrial sewer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,732
Female income
$28,531
Industrial sewer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in industrial sewer positions over time. Currently, 82.8% of industrial sewers are female.
Industrial sewer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.10% | 84.90% |
| 2011 | 15.66% | 84.34% |
| 2012 | 16.68% | 83.32% |
| 2013 | 15.81% | 84.19% |
| 2014 | 15.98% | 84.02% |
| 2015 | 17.23% | 82.77% |
| 2016 | 18.02% | 81.98% |
| 2017 | 15.87% | 84.13% |
| 2018 | 18.55% | 81.45% |
| 2019 | 16.77% | 83.23% |
| 2020 | 15.75% | 84.25% |
| 2021 | 17.21% | 82.79% |
Industrial sewer related jobs gender ratio
We compared industrial sewers 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% |
| Industrial Sewer | 17% | 83% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Industrial sewer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among industrial sewers is White, which makes up 68.6% of all industrial sewers. Comparatively, 9.9% of industrial sewers are Asian and 8.3% of industrial sewers are Black or African American.
- White, 68.6%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Industrial sewer race
| Industrial sewer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Industrial sewer race and ethnicity over time
See how industrial sewer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Industrial sewer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.54% | 11.17% | 11.76% | 9.69% |
| 2011 | 64.39% | 13.05% | 9.50% | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 65.20% | 11.59% | 10.92% | 10.99% |
| 2013 | 65.61% | 9.64% | 10.92% | 11.86% |
| 2014 | 64.83% | 9.12% | 9.94% | 14.59% |
| 2015 | 67.79% | 9.02% | 10.35% | 11.20% |
| 2016 | 65.86% | 9.84% | 10.50% | 12.13% |
| 2017 | 66.37% | 10.91% | 9.32% | 11.26% |
| 2018 | 67.83% | 10.11% | 10.64% | 10.00% |
| 2019 | 69.76% | 10.10% | 10.53% | 8.31% |
| 2020 | 69.36% | 8.66% | 9.14% | 9.22% |
| 2021 | 68.58% | 8.31% | 9.91% | 7.90% |
Industrial sewer wage gap by race
According to our data, white industrial sewers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino industrial sewers have the lowest average salary at $29,883.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,055 |
| White | $32,023 |
| Black or African American | $30,659 |
| Asian | $31,088 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,883 |
Average industrial sewer age
See how the average age of industrial sewers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Industrial sewer 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 |
Industrial sewer age breakdown
The average age of industrial sewers is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the industrial sewer population.
Industrial sewer age breakdown
| Industrial Sewer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Industrial sewer educational attainment
The most common degree for industrial sewers is high school diploma, with 38% of industrial sewers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Industrial sewers by degree level
| Industrial sewer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Industrial sewer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,429 |
| No Education | $30,424 |
Industrial sewer employment statistics
Most industrial sewers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where industrial sewers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where industrial sewers work.
Industrial sewer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Industrial sewer jobs by company type
Employees with the industrial sewer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most industrial sewers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Industrial sewer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 2% |
Industrial sewer jobs by industry
The most common industries for industrial sewers are professional, manufacturing and retail.
Industrial sewer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Industrial sewer turnover and employment statistics
Industrial sewer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for industrial sewers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Industrial sewer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Industrial sewer 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 industrial sewer tenure
The average industrial sewer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 265 industrial sewers resumes in Zippia's database.
Industrial sewer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Industrial sewer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of industrial sewers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bag Washer | 5.10% | 34,552 |
| Seat Covers Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,434 |
| Industrial Sewer | 5.45% | - |
| Beamer Operator | 7.83% | 45,150 |
| Custom Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 7,326 |
Similar industrial sewer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bag Washer | 5.10% | 34,552 |
| Seat Covers Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,434 |
| Beamer Operator | 7.83% | 45,150 |
| Custom Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 7,326 |
Foreign languages spoken by industrial sewers
The most common foreign language among industrial sewers is Hmong at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Hmong, 33.3%
- Chinese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Industrial sewer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hmong | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
