Pattern maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Pattern maker gender statistics
43.8% of pattern makers are women and 56.2% of pattern makers are men.
- Male, 56.2%
- Female, 43.8%
Pattern maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.2% |
| Female | 43.8% |
Pattern maker gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,531
Female income
$56,304
Pattern maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pattern maker positions over time. Currently, 43.8% of pattern makers are female.
Pattern maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.50% | 45.50% |
| 2011 | 50.72% | 49.28% |
| 2012 | 49.04% | 50.96% |
| 2013 | 46.70% | 53.30% |
| 2014 | 49.41% | 50.59% |
| 2015 | 55.65% | 44.35% |
| 2016 | 52.09% | 47.91% |
| 2017 | 46.70% | 53.30% |
| 2018 | 56.95% | 43.05% |
| 2019 | 49.38% | 50.62% |
| 2020 | 54.36% | 45.64% |
| 2021 | 56.15% | 43.85% |
Pattern maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared pattern makers 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 Maker | 56% | 44% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Pattern maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pattern makers is White, which makes up 58.8% of all pattern makers. Comparatively, 17.3% of pattern makers are Asian and 10.6% of pattern makers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.8%
- Asian, 17.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Pattern maker race
| Pattern maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Asian | 17.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Pattern maker race and ethnicity over time
See how pattern maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pattern maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.63% | 9.88% | 13.04% | 12.69% |
| 2011 | 56.68% | 12.51% | 11.63% | 17.72% |
| 2012 | 58.98% | 10.35% | 14.05% | 15.07% |
| 2013 | 58.97% | 10.67% | 11.36% | 16.67% |
| 2014 | 58.06% | 10.46% | 11.63% | 16.33% |
| 2015 | 55.79% | 11.53% | 13.80% | 16.44% |
| 2016 | 56.94% | 7.58% | 13.60% | 18.60% |
| 2017 | 55.41% | 11.93% | 15.05% | 14.68% |
| 2018 | 53.16% | 12.42% | 13.24% | 17.09% |
| 2019 | 67.78% | 8.03% | 11.61% | 9.39% |
| 2020 | 54.79% | 12.29% | 11.00% | 16.12% |
| 2021 | 58.76% | 7.05% | 17.33% | 10.60% |
Pattern maker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pattern makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pattern makers have the lowest average salary at $53,961.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,661 |
| White | $64,796 |
| Black or African American | $59,540 |
| Asian | $78,092 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,961 |
Pattern maker age breakdown
The average age of pattern makers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the pattern maker population.
Pattern maker age breakdown
| Pattern Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Pattern maker educational attainment
The most common degree for pattern makers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of pattern makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 37% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 37%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Pattern makers by degree level
| Pattern maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Pattern maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pattern makers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $82,348 annually. With a Associate degree, pattern makers earn a median annual income of $70,547 compared to $56,078 for pattern makers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,078 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,348 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,547 |
Pattern maker employment statistics
Most pattern makers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where pattern makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pattern makers work.
Pattern maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Pattern maker jobs by company type
Employees with the pattern maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pattern makers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pattern maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 1% |
Pattern maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for pattern makers are retail, manufacturing and automotive.
Pattern maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Pattern maker turnover and employment statistics
Pattern maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pattern makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pattern maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pattern maker 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 maker tenure
The average pattern maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,468 pattern makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pattern maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Pattern maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pattern 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Launderer | 5.10% | 7,151 |
| Upholstery Designer | 5.26% | 43,835 |
| Covering Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,670 |
| Upper Cutter | 7.83% | 4,518 |
| Pattern Maker | 10.75% | - |
| Hand Shoes Sewer | 12.01% | 4,300 |
Similar pattern maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Launderer | 5.10% | 7,151 |
| Upholstery Designer | 5.26% | 43,835 |
| Covering Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,670 |
| Upper Cutter | 7.83% | 4,518 |
| Hand Shoes Sewer | 12.01% | 4,300 |
Foreign languages spoken by pattern makers
The most common foreign language among pattern makers is Spanish at 31.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.2% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 12.2%.
- Spanish, 31.7%
- Chinese, 12.2%
- Mandarin, 12.2%
- Cantonese, 12.2%
- Korean, 9.8%
- Other, 21.9%
Pattern maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.7% |
| Chinese | 12.2% |
| Mandarin | 12.2% |
| Cantonese | 12.2% |
| Korean | 9.8% |
| Other | 21.9% |
