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Sew on operator demographics and statistics in the US

Sew on operator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates sew on operator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our sew on operator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about sew on operators after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 4,503 sew on operators currently employed in the United States.
  • 71.9% of all sew on operators are women, while 28.1% are men.
  • The average sew on operator age is 50 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of sew on operators is White (63.2%), followed by Black or African American (11.2%), Asian (10.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%).
  • Sew on operators are most in-demand in Frederica, DE.
  • New York, NY pays an annual average wage of $54,994, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women sew on operators earned 89% of what men earned.
  • Alaska is the best state for sew on operators to live.
  • Sew on operators are 74% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Sew on operator gender statistics

71.9% of sew on operators are women and 28.1% of sew on operators are men.
  • Female, 71.9%
  • Male, 28.1%

Sew on operator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female71.9%
Male28.1%

Sew on operator gender pay gap

Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$46,624
female-income
Female income
$41,659

Sew on operator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sew on operator positions over time. Currently, 71.9% of sew on operators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Sew on operator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201025.03%74.97%
201125.84%74.16%
201227.33%72.67%
201326.07%73.93%
201426.31%73.69%
201528.11%71.89%
201629.21%70.79%
201726.15%73.85%
201829.96%70.04%
201927.45%72.55%
202025.98%74.02%
202128.07%71.93%

Sew on operator related jobs gender ratio

We compared sew on 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 titleMaleFemale
Laundress3%97%
Custom Seamstress3%97%
Seamstress6%94%
Sew On Operator28%72%
Dry Finisher94%6%
Cloth Doffer95%5%
Dye Tub Operator97%3%

Sew on operator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among sew on operators is White, which makes up 63.2% of all sew on operators. Comparatively, 11.2% of sew on operators are Black or African American and 10.2% of sew on operators are Asian.
  • White, 63.2%
  • Black or African American, 11.2%
  • Asian, 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
  • Unknown, 4.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Sew on operator race

Sew on operator racePercentages
White63.2%
Black or African American11.2%
Asian10.2%
Hispanic or Latino10.1%
Unknown4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Sew on operator race and ethnicity over time

See how sew on operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Sew on operator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201061.15%14.03%12.08%11.86%
201159.00%15.90%9.82%13.60%
201259.81%14.44%11.24%13.16%
201360.22%12.49%11.23%14.03%
201459.44%11.97%10.25%16.76%
201562.40%11.87%10.66%13.37%
201660.47%12.69%10.81%14.30%
201760.98%13.76%9.63%13.44%
201862.45%12.96%10.95%12.17%
201964.37%12.95%10.84%10.49%
202063.97%11.52%9.46%11.39%
202163.20%11.17%10.22%10.07%

Sew on operator wage gap by race

According to our data, white sew on operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sew on operators have the lowest average salary at $44,686.
$50,000
$49,000
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$45,077
White$49,623
Black or African American$46,457
Asian$47,445
Hispanic or Latino$44,686

Average sew on operator age

See how the average age of sew on operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Sew on operator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown53
White4955
Black or African American4755
Asian48.556
Hispanic or Latino4749

Sew on operator age breakdown

The average age of sew on operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the sew on operator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Sew on operator age breakdown

Sew On Operator YearsPercentages
40+ years81%
30-40 years14%
20-30 years5%

Sew on operator educational attainment

  • High School Diploma, 53%
  • Associate, 13%
  • Diploma, 12%
  • Bachelor's, 12%
  • Other Degrees, 10%

Sew on operators by degree level

Sew on operator degreePercentages
High School Diploma53%
Associate13%
Diploma12%
Bachelor's12%
Other Degrees10%

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Sew on operator wage gap by degree level

$49,000
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
High School Diploma or Less
No Education
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$48,237
No Education$45,918

Sew on operator employment statistics

Most sew on operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where sew on operators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where sew on operators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Sew on operator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees24%
500 - 1,000 employees14%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees14%

Sew on operator jobs by company type

Employees with the sew on operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sew on operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Sew on operator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education3%
Public18%
Private74%
Government5%

Sew on operator jobs by industry

The most common industries for sew on operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.

Manufacturing

Retail

Professional

Government

Fortune 500

Sew on operator turnover and employment statistics

Sew on operator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for sew on operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Sew on operator unemployment rate by year

YearSew on operator unemployment rate
201015.35%
201111.91%
201210.40%
20138.24%
20145.56%
20155.92%
20164.07%
20175.15%
20186.28%
20193.00%
20208.49%
20216.83%

Average sew on operator tenure

The average sew on operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 796 sew on operators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Sew on operator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year25%
1-2 years26%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years4%
11+ years12%

Sew on operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of sew on operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Precision Dyer5.10%172
Upholsterer5.26%189
Sew On Operator5.45%-
Skein Yarn Dyer7.83%21
Alteration Hand12.01%4,590

Similar sew on operator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Precision Dyer5.10%172
Upholsterer5.26%189
Skein Yarn Dyer7.83%21
Alteration Hand12.01%4,590

Foreign languages spoken by sew on operators

The most common foreign language among sew on operators is Spanish at 82.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 5.9% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
  • Spanish, 82.4%
  • German, 5.9%
  • Japanese, 5.9%
  • Italian, 5.9%

Sew on operator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish82.4%
German5.9%
Japanese5.9%
Italian5.9%

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Sew on operator location demographics

The amount you can make as a sew on operator can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of sew on operators is $48,408. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do sew on operators earn the most?

Sew on operators earn the most in Alaska, where the average sew on operator salary is $63,643. The map here shows where sew on operators earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Sew On Operators?

By looking through more than 796 resumes, we found that the most popular places for sew on operators are Dalton, GA and Calhoun, GA.
Number of Sew On Operators

Sew on operator jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Massachusetts1,073$49,866
2Maryland836$53,013
3New Jersey762$52,019
4Rhode Island141$57,340
5District of Columbia108$57,418
6Alaska95$63,643
7Hawaii80$39,876
8Florida31$35,457
9Wisconsin20$38,501
10California13$48,215
11Alabama11$31,188
12North Carolina10$39,903
13Texas10$40,049
14Kentucky10$31,664
15Ohio9$42,555
16Tennessee9$35,033
17Georgia9$35,607
18Kansas8$33,085
19Pennsylvania7$50,082
20Virginia7$42,202
21New York6$54,681
22Louisiana6$39,526
23Illinois6$38,026
24Michigan5$41,331
25Iowa5$33,649
26Washington5$34,479
27Arizona4$45,513
28Minnesota4$43,845
29Missouri4$35,279
30Arkansas4$32,205
31Oklahoma4$31,096
32Nebraska3$37,578
33South Carolina3$36,946
34Colorado3$34,909
35Delaware2$59,557
36Mississippi2$39,628
37Montana2$34,577
38Utah2$35,156
39Maine1$44,471
40Indiana1$38,065
41Oregon1$34,194
42Connecticut0$53,310
43West Virginia0$48,840
44New Hampshire0$47,443
45North Dakota0$42,573
46Vermont0$44,445
47Nevada0$41,463
48South Dakota0$36,219
49Wyoming0$36,473
50New Mexico0$36,389
51Idaho0$32,952

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