Pattern technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Pattern technician gender statistics
63.4% of pattern technicians are women and 36.6% of pattern technicians are men.
- Female, 63.4%
- Male, 36.6%
Pattern technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.4% |
| Male | 36.6% |
Pattern technician gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,281
Female income
$52,294
Pattern technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pattern technician positions over time. Currently, 63.4% of pattern technicians are female.
Pattern technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.04% | 64.96% |
| 2011 | 31.68% | 68.32% |
| 2012 | 30.24% | 69.76% |
| 2013 | 28.30% | 71.70% |
| 2014 | 30.56% | 69.44% |
| 2015 | 36.11% | 63.89% |
| 2016 | 32.88% | 67.12% |
| 2017 | 28.30% | 71.70% |
| 2018 | 37.34% | 62.66% |
| 2019 | 30.53% | 69.47% |
| 2020 | 34.91% | 65.09% |
| 2021 | 36.59% | 63.41% |
Pattern technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared pattern technicians 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 Technician | 37% | 63% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Pattern technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pattern technicians is White, which makes up 56.0% of all pattern technicians. Comparatively, 15.1% of pattern technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of pattern technicians 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 technician race
| Pattern technician 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 technician race and ethnicity over time
See how pattern technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pattern technician 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 technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pattern technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pattern technicians have the lowest average salary at $50,644.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,370 |
| White | $58,139 |
| Black or African American | $54,546 |
| Asian | $66,928 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,644 |
Pattern technician age breakdown
The average age of pattern technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the pattern technician population.
Pattern technician age breakdown
| Pattern Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Pattern technician educational attainment
The most common degree for pattern technicians is bachelor's degree, with 54% of pattern technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Pattern technicians by degree level
| Pattern technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Pattern technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pattern technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $69,661 annually. With a Associate degree, pattern technicians earn a median annual income of $61,990 compared to $52,136 for pattern technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,136 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,661 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,990 |
Pattern technician employment statistics
Company size where pattern technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pattern technicians work.
Pattern technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Pattern technician turnover and employment statistics
Pattern technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pattern technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pattern technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pattern technician 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 technician tenure
The average pattern technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 pattern technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Pattern technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Pattern technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pattern technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benzene Worker | 5.10% | 20,803 |
| Upholstery Auto Trimmer | 5.26% | 6,293 |
| Glove Stitcher | 5.45% | 109 |
| Warp Changer | 7.83% | 23 |
| Pattern Technician | 10.75% | - |
| Custom Dressmaker | 12.01% | 803 |
Similar pattern technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Benzene Worker | 5.10% | 20,803 |
| Upholstery Auto Trimmer | 5.26% | 6,293 |
| Glove Stitcher | 5.45% | 109 |
| Warp Changer | 7.83% | 23 |
| Custom Dressmaker | 12.01% | 803 |