Serging machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Serging machine operator gender statistics
77.5% of serging machine operators are women and 22.5% of serging machine operators are men.
- Female, 77.5%
- Male, 22.5%
Serging machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.5% |
| Male | 22.5% |
Serging machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,008
Female income
$30,663
Serging machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in serging machine operator positions over time. Currently, 77.5% of serging machine operators are female.
Serging machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.90% | 80.10% |
| 2011 | 20.59% | 79.41% |
| 2012 | 21.86% | 78.14% |
| 2013 | 20.78% | 79.22% |
| 2014 | 20.99% | 79.01% |
| 2015 | 22.53% | 77.47% |
| 2016 | 23.49% | 76.51% |
| 2017 | 20.85% | 79.15% |
| 2018 | 24.14% | 75.86% |
| 2019 | 21.96% | 78.04% |
| 2020 | 20.71% | 79.29% |
| 2021 | 22.50% | 77.50% |
Serging machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared serging machine operators 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% |
| Serging Machine Operator | 23% | 78% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Serging machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among serging machine operators is White, which makes up 47.9% of all serging machine operators. Comparatively, 26.5% of serging machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of serging machine operators are Asian.
- White, 47.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.5%
- Asian, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Serging machine operator race
| Serging machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.5% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Serging machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how serging machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Serging machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.84% | 10.62% | 14.46% | 28.26% |
| 2011 | 43.69% | 12.49% | 12.19% | 30.01% |
| 2012 | 44.50% | 11.04% | 13.61% | 29.56% |
| 2013 | 44.91% | 9.09% | 13.61% | 30.43% |
| 2014 | 44.13% | 8.56% | 12.63% | 33.17% |
| 2015 | 47.09% | 8.46% | 13.04% | 29.77% |
| 2016 | 45.15% | 9.28% | 13.19% | 30.70% |
| 2017 | 45.67% | 10.36% | 12.01% | 29.84% |
| 2018 | 47.13% | 9.55% | 13.33% | 28.57% |
| 2019 | 49.06% | 9.54% | 13.22% | 26.89% |
| 2020 | 48.66% | 8.11% | 11.84% | 27.80% |
| 2021 | 47.88% | 7.76% | 12.60% | 26.47% |
Serging machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white serging machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino serging machine operators have the lowest average salary at $31,494.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,599 |
| White | $32,779 |
| Black or African American | $31,965 |
| Asian | $32,222 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,494 |
Average serging machine operator age
See how the average age of serging machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Serging machine operator 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 |
Serging machine operator age breakdown
The average age of serging machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the serging machine operator population.
Serging machine operator age breakdown
| Serging Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Serging machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for serging machine operators is associate degree, with 71% of serging machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 14% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Associate, 71%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
Serging machine operators by degree level
| Serging machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 71% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
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Serging machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,426 |
| No Education | $31,823 |
Serging machine operator employment statistics
Company size where serging machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where serging machine operators work.
Serging machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Serging machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Serging machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for serging machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Serging machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Serging machine operator 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 serging machine operator tenure
The average serging machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 serging machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Serging machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Serging machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of serging machine operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Helper | 5.10% | 19,842 |
| Seating Upholsterer | 5.26% | 170 |
| Serging Machine Operator | 5.45% | - |
| Open Winder | 7.83% | 657 |
| Shop Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 17,037 |
Similar serging machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Helper | 5.10% | 19,842 |
| Seating Upholsterer | 5.26% | 170 |
| Open Winder | 7.83% | 657 |
| Shop Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 17,037 |