Ironer demographics and statistics in the US
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Ironer gender statistics
86.8% of ironers are women and 13.2% of ironers are men.
- Female, 86.8%
- Male, 13.2%
Ironer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.8% |
| Male | 13.2% |
Ironer gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,965
Female income
$41,796
Ironer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ironer positions over time. Currently, 86.8% of ironers are female.
Ironer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.50% | 92.50% |
| 2011 | 6.59% | 93.41% |
| 2012 | 7.89% | 92.11% |
| 2013 | 7.66% | 92.34% |
| 2014 | 7.84% | 92.16% |
| 2015 | 6.81% | 93.19% |
| 2016 | 6.49% | 93.51% |
| 2017 | 7.20% | 92.80% |
| 2018 | 8.21% | 91.79% |
| 2019 | 9.91% | 90.09% |
| 2020 | 10.02% | 89.98% |
| 2021 | 13.19% | 86.81% |
Ironer related jobs gender ratio
We compared ironers 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% |
| Ironer | 13% | 87% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Ironer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ironers is White, which makes up 64.3% of all ironers. Comparatively, 16.2% of ironers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of ironers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Ironer race
| Ironer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Ironer race and ethnicity over time
See how ironer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ironer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.17% | 16.22% | 7.39% | 16.97% |
| 2011 | 60.02% | 15.18% | 3.63% | 18.97% |
| 2012 | 57.48% | 13.06% | 5.67% | 21.42% |
| 2013 | 58.17% | 14.59% | 6.27% | 18.45% |
| 2014 | 59.80% | 13.98% | 3.97% | 20.26% |
| 2015 | 53.78% | 14.62% | 7.39% | 22.38% |
| 2016 | 61.84% | 15.92% | 6.04% | 14.88% |
| 2017 | 62.06% | 9.20% | 9.36% | 16.77% |
| 2018 | 58.78% | 11.52% | 5.54% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 63.76% | 12.93% | 5.24% | 15.26% |
| 2020 | 71.92% | 8.59% | 5.22% | 11.73% |
| 2021 | 64.30% | 10.34% | 5.56% | 16.19% |
Ironer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,873 |
| White | $58,907 |
| Black or African American | $52,588 |
| Asian | $42,615 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,419 |
Average ironer age
See how the average age of ironers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Ironer 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 |
Ironer age breakdown
The average age of ironers is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the ironer population.
Ironer age breakdown
| Ironer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Ironer educational attainment
The most common degree for ironers is high school diploma, with 63% of ironers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 14% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 11%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Ironers by degree level
| Ironer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Ironer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,405 |
| No Education | $42,694 |
Ironer employment statistics
Most ironers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where ironers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ironers work.
Ironer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 46% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Ironer jobs by company type
Employees with the ironer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ironers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Ironer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 8% |
Ironer jobs by industry
The most common industries for ironers are manufacturing, professional and finance.
Ironer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Real Estate | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Ironer turnover and employment statistics
Ironer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ironers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ironer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ironer 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 ironer tenure
The average ironer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 ironers resumes in Zippia's database.
Ironer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Ironer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ironers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stretcher | 5.10% | 40 |
| Car Seat Maker | 5.26% | 13,019 |
| Lining Closer | 5.45% | 2,926 |
| Board Winder | 7.83% | 699 |
| Ironer | 8.96% | - |
| Dressmaker | 12.01% | 117 |
Similar ironer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stretcher | 5.10% | 40 |
| Car Seat Maker | 5.26% | 13,019 |
| Lining Closer | 5.45% | 2,926 |
| Board Winder | 7.83% | 699 |
| Dressmaker | 12.01% | 117 |
Foreign languages spoken by ironers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Hmong, 20.0%
Ironer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Hmong | 20.0% |