Pleater demographics and statistics in the US
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Pleater gender statistics
45.2% of pleaters are women and 54.8% of pleaters are men.
- Male, 54.8%
- Female, 45.2%
Pleater gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.8% |
| Female | 45.2% |
Pleater gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,207
Female income
$31,616
Pleater gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pleater positions over time. Currently, 45.2% of pleaters are female.
Pleater gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.16% | 46.84% |
| 2011 | 53.33% | 46.67% |
| 2012 | 53.36% | 46.64% |
| 2013 | 54.05% | 45.95% |
| 2014 | 54.50% | 45.50% |
| 2015 | 55.63% | 44.37% |
| 2016 | 54.77% | 45.23% |
| 2017 | 53.94% | 46.06% |
| 2018 | 56.61% | 43.39% |
| 2019 | 55.65% | 44.35% |
| 2020 | 54.18% | 45.82% |
| 2021 | 54.76% | 45.24% |
Pleater related jobs gender ratio
We compared pleaters 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% |
| Pleater | 55% | 45% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Pleater demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pleaters is White, which makes up 58.3% of all pleaters. Comparatively, 19.2% of pleaters are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of pleaters 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%
Pleater race
| Pleater 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% |
Pleater race and ethnicity over time
See how pleater racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pleater 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% |
Pleater wage gap by race
According to our data, white pleaters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pleaters have the lowest average salary at $34,165.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,847 |
| White | $36,500 |
| Black or African American | $34,165 |
| Asian | $34,847 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,725 |
Average pleater age
See how the average age of pleaters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pleater 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 |
Pleater age breakdown
The average age of pleaters is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the pleater population.
Pleater age breakdown
| Pleater Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Pleater educational attainment
The most common degree for pleaters is high school diploma, with 27% of pleaters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 27% and diploma degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 20%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Pleaters by degree level
| Pleater degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Pleater wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pleaters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,069 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pleaters earn a median annual income of $35,686 compared to $35,052 for pleaters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,069 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,803 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,686 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,052 |
Pleater turnover and employment statistics
Pleater unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pleaters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pleater unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pleater 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 pleater tenure
The average pleater stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 46 pleaters resumes in Zippia's database.
Pleater tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Pleater LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pleaters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belting Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Labeling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,833 |
| Pleater | 4.90% | - |
| Paper Bundler | 7.84% | 951 |
| Milk Processor | 8.41% | 6,349 |
| Extrusion Utility Worker | 8.89% | 28,750 |
| Photo Printer | 15.21% | 984 |
Similar pleater jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Belting Inspector | 4.47% | 16,550 |
| Labeling Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,833 |
| Paper Bundler | 7.84% | 951 |
| Milk Processor | 8.41% | 6,349 |
| Extrusion Utility Worker | 8.89% | 28,750 |
| Photo Printer | 15.21% | 984 |
Foreign languages spoken by pleaters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Pleater languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |