Laundry sorter demographics and statistics in the US
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Laundry sorter demographics by:
Laundry sorter gender statistics
44.3% of laundry sorters are women and 55.7% of laundry sorters are men.
- Male, 55.7%
- Female, 44.3%
Laundry sorter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.7% |
| Female | 44.3% |
Laundry sorter gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,128
Female income
$24,996
Laundry sorter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laundry sorter positions over time. Currently, 44.3% of laundry sorters are female.
Laundry sorter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.66% | 46.34% |
| 2011 | 59.24% | 40.76% |
| 2012 | 60.14% | 39.86% |
| 2013 | 58.97% | 41.03% |
| 2014 | 60.33% | 39.67% |
| 2015 | 56.00% | 44.00% |
| 2016 | 58.17% | 41.83% |
| 2017 | 55.53% | 44.47% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 44.18% |
| 2019 | 49.72% | 50.28% |
| 2020 | 52.78% | 47.22% |
| 2021 | 55.71% | 44.29% |
Laundry sorter related jobs gender ratio
We compared laundry sorters 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% |
| Laundry Sorter | 56% | 44% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Laundry sorter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laundry sorters is White, which makes up 61.5% of all laundry sorters. Comparatively, 16.6% of laundry sorters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of laundry sorters are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Laundry sorter race
| Laundry sorter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Laundry sorter race and ethnicity over time
See how laundry sorter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laundry sorter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.81% | 10.80% | 4.56% | 17.09% |
| 2011 | 66.66% | 11.53% | 4.51% | 14.71% |
| 2012 | 64.12% | 11.55% | 6.17% | 15.76% |
| 2013 | 66.86% | 9.45% | 3.91% | 16.67% |
| 2014 | 66.12% | 11.18% | 5.41% | 14.21% |
| 2015 | 65.07% | 9.79% | 6.30% | 16.06% |
| 2016 | 65.60% | 9.21% | 5.45% | 16.77% |
| 2017 | 61.73% | 10.97% | 6.47% | 17.07% |
| 2018 | 65.35% | 10.44% | 5.77% | 15.22% |
| 2019 | 66.36% | 8.26% | 6.30% | 15.57% |
| 2020 | 64.07% | 8.53% | 7.41% | 15.01% |
| 2021 | 61.49% | 10.14% | 6.37% | 16.58% |
Laundry sorter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian laundry sorters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown laundry sorters have the lowest average salary at $25,638.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,638 |
| White | $26,182 |
| Black or African American | $26,272 |
| Asian | $26,457 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,101 |
Average laundry sorter age
See how the average age of laundry sorters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laundry sorter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 55 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 50 |
Laundry sorter age breakdown
The average age of laundry sorters is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the laundry sorter population.
Laundry sorter age breakdown
| Laundry Sorter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Laundry sorter educational attainment
The most common degree for laundry sorters is high school diploma, with 56% of laundry sorters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 25% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 10%
- Bachelor's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Laundry sorters by degree level
| Laundry sorter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Laundry sorter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,301 |
| No Education | $25,718 |
Laundry sorter employment statistics
Company size where laundry sorters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laundry sorters work.
Laundry sorter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Laundry sorter jobs by industry
The most common industries for laundry sorters are health care, professional and hospitality.
Laundry sorter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 23% |
| Professional | 23% |
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Laundry sorter turnover and employment statistics
Laundry sorter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laundry sorters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laundry sorter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laundry sorter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.28% |
| 2011 | 9.72% |
| 2012 | 9.38% |
| 2013 | 8.45% |
| 2014 | 6.91% |
| 2015 | 6.85% |
| 2016 | 5.76% |
| 2017 | 5.03% |
| 2018 | 5.12% |
| 2019 | 6.05% |
| 2020 | 10.61% |
| 2021 | 7.35% |
Average laundry sorter tenure
The average laundry sorter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 159 laundry sorters resumes in Zippia's database.
Laundry sorter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 49% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Laundry sorter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laundry 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Sorter | 5.10% | - |
| Back Upholsterer | 5.26% | 1,772 |
| Zipper Sewer | 5.45% | 129 |
| Steamer Tender | 7.83% | 285 |
| Custom Dressmaker | 12.01% | 803 |
Similar laundry sorter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Back Upholsterer | 5.26% | 1,772 |
| Zipper Sewer | 5.45% | 129 |
| Steamer Tender | 7.83% | 285 |
| Custom Dressmaker | 12.01% | 803 |
Foreign languages spoken by laundry sorters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Laundry sorter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
