Seamer demographics and statistics in the US
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Seamer gender statistics
48.4% of seamers are women and 51.6% of seamers are men.
- Male, 51.6%
- Female, 48.4%
Seamer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.6% |
| Female | 48.4% |
Seamer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,508
Female income
$32,227
Seamer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in seamer positions over time. Currently, 48.4% of seamers are female.
Seamer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.72% | 52.28% |
| 2011 | 48.78% | 51.22% |
| 2012 | 50.68% | 49.32% |
| 2013 | 49.08% | 50.92% |
| 2014 | 49.39% | 50.61% |
| 2015 | 51.66% | 48.34% |
| 2016 | 53.01% | 46.99% |
| 2017 | 49.18% | 50.82% |
| 2018 | 53.90% | 46.10% |
| 2019 | 50.84% | 49.16% |
| 2020 | 48.96% | 51.04% |
| 2021 | 51.61% | 48.39% |
Seamer related jobs gender ratio
We compared seamers 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% |
| Seamer | 52% | 48% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Seamer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among seamers is White, which makes up 68.6% of all seamers. Comparatively, 9.9% of seamers are Asian and 8.5% of seamers are Black or African American.
- White, 68.6%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Seamer race
| Seamer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Seamer race and ethnicity over time
See how seamer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Seamer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.54% | 11.40% | 11.73% | 9.49% |
| 2011 | 64.39% | 13.27% | 9.47% | 11.24% |
| 2012 | 65.20% | 11.82% | 10.89% | 10.79% |
| 2013 | 65.61% | 9.87% | 10.89% | 11.66% |
| 2014 | 64.83% | 9.34% | 9.91% | 14.40% |
| 2015 | 67.79% | 9.24% | 10.32% | 11.01% |
| 2016 | 65.85% | 10.06% | 10.47% | 11.93% |
| 2017 | 66.37% | 11.14% | 9.29% | 11.07% |
| 2018 | 67.83% | 10.33% | 10.61% | 9.80% |
| 2019 | 69.75% | 10.32% | 10.50% | 8.12% |
| 2020 | 69.36% | 8.89% | 9.12% | 9.03% |
| 2021 | 68.58% | 8.54% | 9.88% | 7.70% |
Seamer wage gap by race
According to our data, white seamers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino seamers have the lowest average salary at $33,629.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,808 |
| White | $35,839 |
| Black or African American | $34,432 |
| Asian | $34,875 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,629 |
Average seamer age
See how the average age of seamers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Seamer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 53 | |
| White | 49 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 55 |
| Asian | 48.5 | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 49 |
Seamer age breakdown
The average age of seamers is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the seamer population.
Seamer age breakdown
| Seamer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Seamer educational attainment
The most common degree for seamers is high school diploma, with 56% of seamers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Seamers by degree level
| Seamer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Seamer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,228 |
| No Education | $34,189 |
Seamer employment statistics
Company size where seamers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where seamers work.
Seamer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Seamer jobs by industry
The most common industries for seamers are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Seamer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30% |
| Construction | 22% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Seamer turnover and employment statistics
Seamer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for seamers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Seamer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Seamer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.35% |
| 2011 | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 8.24% |
| 2014 | 5.56% |
| 2015 | 5.92% |
| 2016 | 4.07% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 6.28% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 8.49% |
| 2021 | 6.83% |
Average seamer tenure
The average seamer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 259 seamers resumes in Zippia's database.
Seamer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Seamer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of seamers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spotter | 5.10% | 935 |
| Aircraft Seat Upholsterer | 5.26% | 3,129 |
| Seamer | 5.45% | - |
| Whitener | 7.83% | 10 |
| Surgical Garment Fitter | 12.01% | 25,936 |
Similar seamer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Spotter | 5.10% | 935 |
| Aircraft Seat Upholsterer | 5.26% | 3,129 |
| Whitener | 7.83% | 10 |
| Surgical Garment Fitter | 12.01% | 25,936 |
Foreign languages spoken by seamers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Seamer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |