Loom operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Loom operator gender statistics
39.0% of loom operators are women and 61.0% of loom operators are men.
- Male, 61.0%
- Female, 39.0%
Loom operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.0% |
| Female | 39.0% |
Loom operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$100,214
Female income
$99,571
Loom operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in loom operator positions over time. Currently, 39.0% of loom operators are female.
Loom operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.40% | 42.60% |
| 2011 | 64.85% | 35.15% |
| 2012 | 59.20% | 40.80% |
| 2013 | 50.74% | 49.26% |
| 2014 | 48.38% | 51.62% |
| 2015 | 71.70% | 28.30% |
| 2016 | 60.97% | 39.03% |
| 2017 | 55.78% | 44.22% |
| 2018 | 68.00% | 32.00% |
| 2019 | 66.05% | 33.95% |
| 2020 | 66.40% | 33.60% |
| 2021 | 60.96% | 39.04% |
Loom operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared loom 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% |
| Loom Operator | 61% | 39% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Loom operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among loom operators is White, which makes up 54.2% of all loom operators. Comparatively, 22.3% of loom operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of loom 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%
Loom operator race
| Loom 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% |
Loom operator race and ethnicity over time
See how loom operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Loom 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% |
Loom operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white loom operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino loom operators have the lowest average salary at $98,615.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,769 |
| White | $103,764 |
| Black or African American | $99,446 |
| Asian | $99,559 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,615 |
Average loom operator age
See how the average age of loom operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Loom 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 |
Loom operator age breakdown
The average age of loom operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the loom operator population.
Loom operator age breakdown
| Loom Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Loom operator educational attainment
The most common degree for loom operators is high school diploma, with 46% of loom operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 21% and diploma degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 16%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Loom operators by degree level
| Loom operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Loom operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $101,557 |
| No Education | $98,564 |
Loom operator employment statistics
Company size where loom operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where loom operators work.
Loom operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Loom operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for loom operators are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Loom operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 44% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Loom operator turnover and employment statistics
Loom operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for loom operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Loom operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Loom 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 loom operator tenure
The average loom operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 167 loom operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Loom operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Loom operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of loom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fur Cleaner | 5.10% | 35,477 |
| Seat Covers Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,434 |
| Overlock Operator | 5.45% | 25,872 |
| Loom Operator | 7.83% | - |
| Hand Sewer | 12.01% | 4,300 |
Similar loom operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fur Cleaner | 5.10% | 35,477 |
| Seat Covers Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,434 |
| Overlock Operator | 5.45% | 25,872 |
| Hand Sewer | 12.01% | 4,300 |
Foreign languages spoken by loom operators
The most common foreign language among loom operators is Polish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Polish, 33.3%
- Carrier, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Loom operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 33.3% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |