Lining closer demographics and statistics in the US
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Lining closer gender statistics
54.3% of lining closers are women and 45.7% of lining closers are men.
- Female, 54.3%
- Male, 45.7%
Lining closer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% |
| Male | 45.7% |
Lining closer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,474
Female income
$44,147
Lining closer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lining closer positions over time. Currently, 54.3% of lining closers are female.
Lining closer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.88% | 58.12% |
| 2011 | 42.92% | 57.08% |
| 2012 | 44.79% | 55.21% |
| 2013 | 43.21% | 56.79% |
| 2014 | 43.51% | 56.49% |
| 2015 | 45.76% | 54.24% |
| 2016 | 47.10% | 52.90% |
| 2017 | 43.31% | 56.69% |
| 2018 | 48.00% | 52.00% |
| 2019 | 44.94% | 55.06% |
| 2020 | 43.10% | 56.90% |
| 2021 | 45.71% | 54.29% |
Lining closer related jobs gender ratio
We compared lining closers 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% |
| Lining Closer | 46% | 54% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Lining closer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lining closers is White, which makes up 69.0% of all lining closers. Comparatively, 10.0% of lining closers are Asian and 8.2% of lining closers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.0%
- Asian, 10.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Lining closer race
| Lining closer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Asian | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Lining closer race and ethnicity over time
See how lining closer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lining closer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.94% | 10.44% | 11.81% | 9.98% |
| 2011 | 64.79% | 12.31% | 9.54% | 11.73% |
| 2012 | 65.60% | 10.86% | 10.96% | 11.28% |
| 2013 | 66.01% | 8.91% | 10.96% | 12.15% |
| 2014 | 65.23% | 8.38% | 9.98% | 14.88% |
| 2015 | 68.19% | 8.28% | 10.39% | 11.49% |
| 2016 | 66.25% | 9.10% | 10.54% | 12.42% |
| 2017 | 66.77% | 10.18% | 9.36% | 11.56% |
| 2018 | 68.23% | 9.37% | 10.68% | 10.29% |
| 2019 | 70.15% | 9.36% | 10.57% | 8.61% |
| 2020 | 69.76% | 7.93% | 9.19% | 9.52% |
| 2021 | 68.98% | 7.58% | 9.95% | 8.19% |
Lining closer wage gap by race
According to our data, white lining closers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lining closers have the lowest average salary at $46,795.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,135 |
| White | $51,050 |
| Black or African American | $48,330 |
| Asian | $49,182 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,795 |
Average lining closer age
See how the average age of lining closers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lining closer 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 |
Lining closer age breakdown
The average age of lining closers is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the lining closer population.
Lining closer age breakdown
| Lining Closer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Lining closer educational attainment
The most common degree for lining closers is high school diploma, with 59% of lining closers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 6%
Lining closers by degree level
| Lining closer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
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Lining closer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,863 |
| No Education | $47,864 |
Lining closer employment statistics
Company size where lining closers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lining closers work.
Lining closer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Lining closer turnover and employment statistics
Lining closer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lining closers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lining closer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lining closer 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 lining closer tenure
The average lining closer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 lining closers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lining closer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Lining closer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lining closers 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 Attendant | 5.10% | 49,030 |
| Upholstery Repairer | 5.26% | 3,611 |
| Lining Closer | 5.45% | - |
| Dye Can Operator | 7.83% | 25,615 |
| Hand Sewer | 12.01% | 4,300 |
Similar lining closer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Attendant | 5.10% | 49,030 |
| Upholstery Repairer | 5.26% | 3,611 |
| Dye Can Operator | 7.83% | 25,615 |
| Hand Sewer | 12.01% | 4,300 |
Foreign languages spoken by lining closers
The most common foreign language among lining closers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Polish, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Lining closer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Polish | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |