Pattern grader demographics and statistics in the US
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Pattern grader gender statistics
54.5% of pattern graders are women and 45.5% of pattern graders are men.
- Female, 54.5%
- Male, 45.5%
Pattern grader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% |
| Male | 45.5% |
Pattern grader gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,807
Female income
$51,901
Pattern grader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pattern grader positions over time. Currently, 54.5% of pattern graders are female.
Pattern grader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.80% | 56.20% |
| 2011 | 40.11% | 59.89% |
| 2012 | 38.51% | 61.49% |
| 2013 | 36.31% | 63.69% |
| 2014 | 38.86% | 61.14% |
| 2015 | 44.95% | 55.05% |
| 2016 | 41.43% | 58.57% |
| 2017 | 36.31% | 63.69% |
| 2018 | 46.26% | 53.74% |
| 2019 | 38.83% | 61.17% |
| 2020 | 43.66% | 56.34% |
| 2021 | 45.45% | 54.55% |
Pattern grader related jobs gender ratio
We compared pattern graders 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% |
| Pattern Grader | 45% | 55% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Pattern grader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pattern graders is White, which makes up 56.0% of all pattern graders. Comparatively, 15.1% of pattern graders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of pattern graders are Asian.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Pattern grader race
| Pattern grader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Pattern grader race and ethnicity over time
See how pattern grader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pattern grader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.87% | 13.06% | 8.60% | 17.20% |
| 2011 | 53.92% | 15.69% | 7.19% | 22.22% |
| 2012 | 56.23% | 13.52% | 9.61% | 19.57% |
| 2013 | 56.21% | 13.85% | 6.92% | 21.18% |
| 2014 | 55.30% | 13.64% | 7.20% | 20.83% |
| 2015 | 53.04% | 14.71% | 9.36% | 20.95% |
| 2016 | 54.18% | 10.76% | 9.16% | 23.11% |
| 2017 | 52.65% | 15.10% | 10.61% | 19.18% |
| 2018 | 50.40% | 15.60% | 8.80% | 21.60% |
| 2019 | 65.02% | 11.21% | 7.17% | 13.90% |
| 2020 | 52.04% | 15.47% | 6.56% | 20.63% |
| 2021 | 56.00% | 10.22% | 12.89% | 15.11% |
Pattern grader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pattern graders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pattern graders have the lowest average salary at $48,806.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,991 |
| White | $63,596 |
| Black or African American | $56,271 |
| Asian | $83,308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,806 |
Pattern grader age breakdown
The average age of pattern graders is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the pattern grader population.
Pattern grader age breakdown
| Pattern Grader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Pattern grader educational attainment
The most common degree for pattern graders is bachelor's degree, with 55% of pattern graders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 9%
Pattern graders by degree level
| Pattern grader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 9% |
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Pattern grader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pattern graders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $89,955 annually. With a Associate degree, pattern graders earn a median annual income of $71,921 compared to $51,600 for pattern graders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,600 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,955 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,921 |
Pattern grader employment statistics
Company size where pattern graders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pattern graders work.
Pattern grader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Pattern grader turnover and employment statistics
Pattern grader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pattern graders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pattern grader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pattern grader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 8.14% |
| 2021 | 13.02% |
Average pattern grader tenure
The average pattern grader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 pattern graders resumes in Zippia's database.
Pattern grader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Pattern grader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pattern graders 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 Machine Tender | 5.10% | 36,807 |
| Upholstery Pattern Designer | 5.26% | 43,871 |
| Automatic Folder-Seamer | 5.45% | 293 |
| Draw Frame Runner | 7.83% | 13,868 |
| Pattern Grader | 10.75% | - |
| Hat Maker | 12.01% | 6,973 |
Similar pattern grader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Machine Tender | 5.10% | 36,807 |
| Upholstery Pattern Designer | 5.26% | 43,871 |
| Automatic Folder-Seamer | 5.45% | 293 |
| Draw Frame Runner | 7.83% | 13,868 |
| Hat Maker | 12.01% | 6,973 |