Knitting machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Knitting machine operator demographics by:
Knitting machine operator gender statistics
63.0% of knitting machine operators are women and 37.0% of knitting machine operators are men.
- Female, 63.0%
- Male, 37.0%
Knitting machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.0% |
| Male | 37.0% |
Knitting machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,849
Female income
$30,746
Knitting machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in knitting machine operator positions over time. Currently, 63.0% of knitting machine operators are female.
Knitting machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.65% | 66.35% |
| 2011 | 40.98% | 59.02% |
| 2012 | 35.32% | 64.68% |
| 2013 | 27.94% | 72.06% |
| 2014 | 26.08% | 73.92% |
| 2015 | 48.81% | 51.19% |
| 2016 | 37.03% | 62.97% |
| 2017 | 32.19% | 67.81% |
| 2018 | 44.43% | 55.57% |
| 2019 | 42.27% | 57.73% |
| 2020 | 42.66% | 57.34% |
| 2021 | 37.02% | 62.98% |
Knitting machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared knitting machine operators 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% |
| Knitting Machine Operator | 37% | 63% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Knitting machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among knitting machine operators is White, which makes up 54.2% of all knitting machine operators. Comparatively, 22.3% of knitting machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of knitting machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Knitting machine operator race
| Knitting machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Knitting machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how knitting machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Knitting machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.41% | 17.16% | 6.51% | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 56.05% | 22.29% | 4.46% | 10.19% |
| 2012 | 52.35% | 18.79% | 6.71% | 16.11% |
| 2013 | 71.64% | 14.93% | 4.48% | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 58.43% | 21.42% | 0.97% | 12.66% |
| 2015 | 67.26% | 15.93% | 4.42% | 9.73% |
| 2016 | 58.14% | 13.18% | 4.65% | 15.50% |
| 2017 | 58.18% | 15.45% | 4.55% | 13.64% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 17.47% | 1.71% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 16.23% | 6.95% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 11.94% | 2.99% | 23.88% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 14.42% | 4.39% | 22.26% |
Knitting machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white knitting machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino knitting machine operators have the lowest average salary at $30,592.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,778 |
| White | $31,410 |
| Black or African American | $30,726 |
| Asian | $30,744 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,592 |
Average knitting machine operator age
See how the average age of knitting machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Knitting machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Knitting machine operator age breakdown
The average age of knitting machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the knitting machine operator population.
Knitting machine operator age breakdown
| Knitting Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Knitting machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for knitting machine operators is high school diploma, with 58% of knitting machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Knitting machine operators by degree level
| Knitting machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Knitting machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,062 |
| No Education | $30,584 |
Knitting machine operator employment statistics
Company size where knitting machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where knitting machine operators work.
Knitting machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Knitting machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for knitting machine operators are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Knitting machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 29% |
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Knitting machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Knitting machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for knitting machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Knitting machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Knitting machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.09% |
| 2011 | 8.55% |
| 2012 | 16.53% |
| 2013 | 8.08% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 5.38% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average knitting machine operator tenure
The average knitting machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 215 knitting machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Knitting machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Knitting machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of knitting machine operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Dip Worker | 5.10% | 24,037 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Lockstitch Lining Maker | 5.45% | 7,267 |
| Knitting Machine Operator | 7.83% | - |
| Dress Fitter | 12.01% | 1,622 |
Similar knitting machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Dip Worker | 5.10% | 24,037 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Lockstitch Lining Maker | 5.45% | 7,267 |
| Dress Fitter | 12.01% | 1,622 |
Foreign languages spoken by knitting machine operators
The most common foreign language among knitting machine operators is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 20.0% and Persian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Korean, 20.0%
- Persian, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
Knitting machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Korean | 20.0% |
| Persian | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
