Mattress maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Mattress maker gender statistics
11.8% of mattress makers are women and 88.2% of mattress makers are men.
- Male, 88.2%
- Female, 11.8%
Mattress maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.2% |
| Female | 11.8% |
Mattress maker gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,941
Female income
$31,770
Mattress maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mattress maker positions over time. Currently, 11.8% of mattress makers are female.
Mattress maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2011 | 87.62% | 12.38% |
| 2012 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2013 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
| 2014 | 88.12% | 11.88% |
| 2015 | 88.59% | 11.41% |
| 2016 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
| 2017 | 87.89% | 12.11% |
| 2018 | 88.99% | 11.01% |
| 2019 | 88.60% | 11.40% |
| 2020 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2021 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
Mattress maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared mattress makers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Mattress Maker | 88% | 12% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Mattress maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mattress makers is White, which makes up 58.3% of all mattress makers. Comparatively, 19.2% of mattress makers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of mattress makers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Mattress maker race
| Mattress maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Mattress maker race and ethnicity over time
See how mattress maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mattress maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 13.48% | 4.46% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 63.22% | 13.63% | 4.40% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 61.89% | 13.59% | 4.48% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 63.12% | 13.07% | 4.32% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 13.06% | 4.24% | 18.11% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 13.05% | 4.52% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 62.09% | 13.12% | 4.53% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 13.76% | 4.65% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 62.63% | 12.74% | 4.82% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 12.33% | 4.56% | 16.89% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 12.34% | 5.52% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 12.24% | 5.54% | 19.17% |
Mattress maker wage gap by race
According to our data, white mattress makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mattress makers have the lowest average salary at $34,025.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,503 |
| White | $36,074 |
| Black or African American | $34,025 |
| Asian | $34,625 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,518 |
Average mattress maker age
See how the average age of mattress makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mattress maker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Mattress maker age breakdown
The average age of mattress makers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the mattress maker population.
Mattress maker age breakdown
| Mattress Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Mattress maker educational attainment
The most common degree for mattress makers is high school diploma, with 50% of mattress makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 20% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Diploma, 20%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Mattress makers by degree level
| Mattress maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Mattress maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mattress makers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,443 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mattress makers earn a median annual income of $35,362 compared to $34,806 for mattress makers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,443 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,823 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,362 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,806 |
Mattress maker employment statistics
Company size where mattress makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mattress makers work.
Mattress maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 45% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Mattress maker turnover and employment statistics
Mattress maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mattress makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mattress maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mattress maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average mattress maker tenure
The average mattress maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 mattress makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mattress maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Mattress maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mattress makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Pipe Inspector | 4.47% | 17,419 |
| Filling Machine Tender | 4.75% | 31,101 |
| Mattress Maker | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Coagulating Bath Operator | 8.41% | 31,407 |
| Flavor Room Worker | 8.89% | 47,231 |
| Slide Maker | 15.21% | 7,042 |
Similar mattress maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Pipe Inspector | 4.47% | 17,419 |
| Filling Machine Tender | 4.75% | 31,101 |
| Paper Maker | 7.84% | 7,915 |
| Coagulating Bath Operator | 8.41% | 31,407 |
| Flavor Room Worker | 8.89% | 47,231 |
| Slide Maker | 15.21% | 7,042 |
Foreign languages spoken by mattress makers
- Dutch, 100.0%
Mattress maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dutch | 100.0% |