Pattern Maker Demographics and Statistics In The US

Pattern Maker Statistics By Gender

43.8% of pattern makers are women and 56.2% of pattern makers are men.

  • Male, 56.2%
  • Female, 43.8%

Pattern Makers By Gender

GenderPercentages
Male56.2%
Female43.8%

Gender Pay Gap For Pattern Maker

Women Earn 89¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men

male-income
Male Income
$63,531
female-income
Female Income
$56,304

Pattern Maker Gender Over Time

This data shows how men and women predominate in the pattern maker position over time.

Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Pattern Maker Gender By Year

YearMaleFemale
201054.50%45.50%
201150.72%49.28%
201249.04%50.96%
201346.70%53.30%
201449.41%50.59%
201555.65%44.35%
201652.09%47.91%
201746.70%53.30%
201856.95%43.05%
201949.38%50.62%
202054.36%45.64%
202156.15%43.85%

Pattern Maker Male to Female Ratio

We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest difference in gender.

Job TitleMaleFemale
Laundress3%97%
Custom Seamstress3%97%
Seamstress6%94%
Pattern Maker56%44%
Dry Finisher94%6%
Cloth Doffer95%5%
Dye Tub Operator97%3%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Dye Tub Operator
Cloth Doffer
Dry Finisher
Pattern Maker
Seamstress
Custom Seamstress
Laundress
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Pattern Maker Statistics By Race

The most common ethnicity among pattern makers is White, which makes up 58.8% of all pattern makers. Comparatively, there are 17.3% of the Asian ethnicity and 10.6% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.

  • 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 RacePercentages
White58.8%
Asian17.3%
Hispanic or Latino10.6%
Black or African American7.0%
Unknown5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.0%

Pattern Maker Race And Ethnicity Over Time

Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among pattern makers.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Pattern Maker Race By Year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201062.63%9.88%13.04%12.69%
201156.68%12.51%11.63%17.72%
201258.98%10.35%14.05%15.07%
201358.97%10.67%11.36%16.67%
201458.06%10.46%11.63%16.33%
201555.79%11.53%13.80%16.44%
201656.94%7.58%13.60%18.60%
201755.41%11.93%15.05%14.68%
201853.16%12.42%13.24%17.09%
201967.78%8.03%11.61%9.39%
202054.79%12.29%11.00%16.12%
202158.76%7.05%17.33%10.60%

Pattern Maker Wage Gap By Race

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.
$79,000
$74,000
$69,000
$64,000
$59,000
$54,000
$49,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$63,661
White$64,796
Black or African American$59,540
Asian$78,092
Hispanic or Latino$53,961

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Pattern Maker Age Breakdown

This chart breaks down the ages of pattern maker employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of pattern makers is 40+ years old, which represents 72% of the population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Pattern Maker Age

Pattern Maker YearsPercentages
40+ years72%
30-40 years17%
20-30 years11%

Types of Pattern Maker Degree Levels

  • Bachelors, 40%
  • Associate, 37%
  • High School Diploma, 12%
  • Diploma, 5%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Pattern Makers By Education

Pattern Maker DegreePercentages
Bachelors40%
Associate37%
High School Diploma12%
Diploma5%
Other Degrees6%

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Pattern Maker Wage Gap By Education

Pattern makers with a Bachelors 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.
$87,000
$81,000
$75,000
$69,000
$63,000
$57,000
$51,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$56,078
Bachelor's Degree$82,348
Some College/ Associate Degree$70,547

Pattern Maker Employment Statistics

This section highlights information about where pattern makers work. We found most pattern makers work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most pattern makers is the retail industry.

Company Size

We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire pattern makers.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Pattern Maker Jobs By Employer Size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees34%
500 - 1,000 employees4%
1,000 - 10,000 employees26%
> 10,000 employees12%

The Types Of Companies Pattern Maker Work In

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.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Pattern Maker Jobs By Sector

Company TypePercentages
Education2%
Public17%
Private80%
Government1%

Top Industries Hiring Pattern Makers

Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ pattern makers. Those industries include retail, manufacturing and automotive.

Retail

Manufacturing

Automotive

Fortune 500

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Pattern Maker Turnover And Employment Statistics

Pattern Maker Unemployment Rate Over Time

The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of pattern makers changed.

  • Unemployment rate

Pattern Maker Unemployment Rate By Year

YearPattern Maker Unemployment Rate
201014.11%
201115.14%
201210.85%
20136.91%
201410.75%
20156.11%
20163.09%
20173.08%
20184.95%
20193.35%
20208.14%
202113.02%

The Average Number of Years That Pattern Maker Stay in a Job

By looking over 1,468 pattern makers resumes, we figured out that the average pattern maker enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 32%.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Pattern Maker Tenure

Number or YearsPercentages
Less than 1 year17%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years5%
11+ years14%

Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Pattern Makers with Other Job Titles

After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to pattern makers.

Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Hand Launderer5.10%7,151
Upholstery Designer5.26%43,835
Covering Machine Operator5.45%53,670
Upper Cutter7.83%4,518
Pattern Maker10.75%-
Hand Shoes Sewer12.01%4,300

Pattern Maker LGBT Demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Hand Launderer5.10%7,151
Upholstery Designer5.26%43,835
Covering Machine Operator5.45%53,670
Upper Cutter7.83%4,518
Hand Shoes Sewer12.01%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 LanguagePercentages
Spanish31.7%
Chinese12.2%
Mandarin12.2%
Cantonese12.2%
Korean9.8%
Other21.9%

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Where Do Pattern Makers Earn The Most?

Pattern makers earn the most in Pennsylvania, where the average pattern maker salary is $83,743. The map here shows where pattern makers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.

Average Salary

Which State Has The Most Pattern Makers?

By looking through more than 1,468 resumes, we found that the most popular places for pattern makers are New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.

Number of Pattern Makers

Number Of Pattern Maker Jobs By State

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1California162$68,150
2Florida150$62,661
3Illinois138$62,784
4Texas126$67,401
5Michigan124$79,246
6North Carolina106$71,686
7Wisconsin102$44,944
8Virginia97$48,408
9Indiana95$44,524
10New York94$82,534
11Ohio91$71,563
12Minnesota73$70,522
13New Jersey73$72,067
14Pennsylvania70$83,743
15Massachusetts63$74,617
16Missouri61$60,901
17Tennessee45$65,638
18South Carolina42$60,406
19Georgia41$63,882
20Kentucky32$64,677
21Connecticut31$77,045
22Alabama31$63,257
23Arizona29$43,702
24Utah28$59,267
25New Hampshire22$72,700
26Idaho19$39,737
27Colorado18$56,226
28Maryland15$75,928
29Nebraska15$59,998
30Kansas15$54,885
31Iowa14$58,962
32Oregon12$69,429
33Oklahoma12$63,086
34Washington11$41,642
35Arkansas8$63,113
36Wyoming7$61,990
37West Virginia6$71,433
38Louisiana6$60,379
39Rhode Island4$75,896
40Delaware3$76,575
41New Mexico3$69,153
42Nevada3$69,431
43South Dakota3$60,572
44Vermont2$68,847
45District of Columbia2$75,564
46Montana2$58,857
47Mississippi2$58,267
48Alaska1$69,453
49North Dakota0$61,839
50Hawaii0$54,194
51Maine0$44,233

Pattern Maker Demographics FAQs

How Many Pattern Maker Are There In The Us?

There are over 2,639 Pattern Makers in the United States.

What Percentage Of Pattern Makers Are Black?

7.0% of Pattern Makers are Black or African American

What Race Are Most Pattern Makers?

Most a are White, with 58.8% of Pattern Makers belonging to this ethnicity. 17.3% of Pattern Makers are Asian, 10.6% of Pattern Makers are Hispanic or Latino, 7.0% of Pattern Makers are Black or African American, 5.3% of Pattern Makers are Unknown, and 1.0% of Pattern Makers are American Indian and Alaska Native

Are Pattern Maker Jobs Male - Dominated?

Yes, Pattern Maker jobs are male - dominated. 56% of Pattern Makers are male, and 43% are female, so there are more male Pattern Makers than female Pattern Makers in the United States.

How Old Is The Average Pattern Maker?

The average Pattern Maker is 47 years old. 72% of Pattern Makers are 40+ years old or older, 17% are between the ages of 30-40 years, and 11% are between 20-30 years old
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Updated September 9, 2022