Quilter demographics and statistics in the US
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Quilter gender statistics
45.8% of quilters are women and 54.2% of quilters are men.
- Male, 54.2%
- Female, 45.8%
Quilter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.2% |
| Female | 45.8% |
Quilter gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,844
Female income
$43,619
Quilter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in quilter positions over time. Currently, 45.8% of quilters are female.
Quilter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.70% | 39.30% |
| 2011 | 58.25% | 41.75% |
| 2012 | 61.57% | 38.43% |
| 2013 | 57.64% | 42.36% |
| 2014 | 54.53% | 45.47% |
| 2015 | 56.85% | 43.15% |
| 2016 | 53.62% | 46.38% |
| 2017 | 56.04% | 43.96% |
| 2018 | 55.72% | 44.28% |
| 2019 | 54.13% | 45.87% |
| 2020 | 54.22% | 45.78% |
| 2021 | 54.17% | 45.83% |
Quilter related jobs gender ratio
We compared quilters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Quilter | 54% | 46% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Quilter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among quilters is White, which makes up 68.5% of all quilters. Comparatively, 14.8% of quilters are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of quilters are Asian.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Quilter race
| Quilter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Quilter race and ethnicity over time
See how quilter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Quilter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.03% | 3.33% | 5.01% | 10.96% |
| 2011 | 77.59% | 3.95% | 4.90% | 10.51% |
| 2012 | 76.27% | 3.83% | 4.13% | 12.04% |
| 2013 | 76.74% | 4.00% | 4.99% | 11.00% |
| 2014 | 75.94% | 3.87% | 5.30% | 11.23% |
| 2015 | 75.49% | 3.66% | 4.88% | 11.72% |
| 2016 | 75.13% | 3.10% | 6.38% | 11.51% |
| 2017 | 74.43% | 3.96% | 5.71% | 12.86% |
| 2018 | 74.07% | 3.78% | 6.55% | 12.30% |
| 2019 | 74.33% | 4.30% | 5.76% | 12.12% |
| 2020 | 71.35% | 3.65% | 6.14% | 12.86% |
| 2021 | 68.45% | 4.71% | 5.82% | 14.81% |
Quilter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian quilters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american quilters have the lowest average salary at $41,624.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,712 |
| White | $48,286 |
| Black or African American | $41,624 |
| Asian | $54,807 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,768 |
Average quilter age
See how the average age of quilters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Quilter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
Quilter age breakdown
The average age of quilters is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the quilter population.
Quilter age breakdown
| Quilter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Quilter educational attainment
The most common degree for quilters is high school diploma, with 43% of quilters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Quilters by degree level
| Quilter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Quilter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, quilters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $66,916 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, quilters earn a median annual income of $65,198 compared to $48,404 for quilters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,916 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,765 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,198 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,404 |
Quilter employment statistics
Company size where quilters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where quilters work.
Quilter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Quilter turnover and employment statistics
Quilter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for quilters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Quilter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Quilter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 8.63% |
Average quilter tenure
The average quilter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 quilters resumes in Zippia's database.
Quilter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Quilter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of quilters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quilter | 11.32% | - |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Graphic Art Designer | 13.05% | 47,181 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Display Department Manager | 16.91% | 31,077 |
| Dress Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Similar quilter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Graphic Art Designer | 13.05% | 47,181 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Display Department Manager | 16.91% | 31,077 |
| Dress Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Foreign languages spoken by quilters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Quilter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |