Sewing machine assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Sewing machine assembler gender statistics
76.8% of sewing machine assemblers are women and 23.2% of sewing machine assemblers are men.
- Female, 76.8%
- Male, 23.2%
Sewing machine assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.8% |
| Male | 23.2% |
Sewing machine assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,463
Female income
$30,500
Sewing machine assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sewing machine assembler positions over time. Currently, 76.8% of sewing machine assemblers are female.
Sewing machine assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.54% | 73.46% |
| 2011 | 28.54% | 71.46% |
| 2012 | 35.04% | 64.96% |
| 2013 | 39.31% | 60.69% |
| 2014 | 35.45% | 64.55% |
| 2015 | 36.55% | 63.45% |
| 2016 | 32.47% | 67.53% |
| 2017 | 39.95% | 60.05% |
| 2018 | 49.99% | 50.01% |
| 2019 | 50.68% | 49.32% |
| 2020 | 39.95% | 60.05% |
| 2021 | 23.21% | 76.79% |
Sewing machine assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared sewing machine assemblers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, top installer and liner installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Timing Adjuster | 21% | 79% |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 23% | 77% |
| Solderer-Assembler | 32% | 68% |
| Screw Driver Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Liner Installer | 98% | 2% |
| Top Installer | 99% | 1% |
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Sewing machine assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sewing machine assemblers is White, which makes up 77.1% of all sewing machine assemblers. Comparatively, 9.2% of sewing machine assemblers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of sewing machine assemblers are Black or African American.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Sewing machine assembler race
| Sewing machine assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Sewing machine assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how sewing machine assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sewing machine assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.63% | 11.38% | 2.70% | 14.21% |
| 2011 | 71.53% | 10.04% | 1.91% | 14.66% |
| 2012 | 76.29% | 7.43% | 2.66% | 12.17% |
| 2013 | 77.51% | 8.58% | 1.85% | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 73.46% | 9.63% | 1.19% | 14.60% |
| 2015 | 70.13% | 13.73% | 4.78% | 9.90% |
| 2016 | 70.19% | 10.40% | 0.79% | 15.23% |
| 2017 | 68.52% | 15.80% | 1.67% | 10.88% |
| 2018 | 72.33% | 9.11% | 3.04% | 13.40% |
| 2019 | 83.34% | 5.69% | 0.89% | 8.52% |
| 2020 | 77.78% | 2.70% | 2.56% | 13.66% |
| 2021 | 77.08% | 8.70% | 1.88% | 9.19% |
Sewing machine assembler wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,913 |
| White | $32,986 |
| Black or African American | $31,990 |
| Asian | $32,891 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,562 |
Sewing machine assembler age breakdown
The average age of sewing machine assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the sewing machine assembler population.
Sewing machine assembler age breakdown
| Sewing Machine Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Sewing machine assembler educational attainment
The most common degree for sewing machine assemblers is high school diploma, with 52% of sewing machine assemblers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 14% and diploma degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Sewing machine assemblers by degree level
| Sewing machine assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Sewing machine assembler wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,777 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,117 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,819 |
Sewing machine assembler employment statistics
Company size where sewing machine assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sewing machine assemblers work.
Sewing machine assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 54% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Sewing machine assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for sewing machine assemblers are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Sewing machine assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Sewing machine assembler turnover and employment statistics
Sewing machine assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sewing machine assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sewing machine assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sewing machine assembler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.51% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 5.11% |
| 2013 | 9.40% |
| 2014 | 3.29% |
| 2015 | 5.69% |
| 2016 | 8.13% |
| 2017 | 5.61% |
| 2018 | 3.77% |
| 2019 | 0.90% |
| 2020 | 2.86% |
| 2021 | 2.31% |
Average sewing machine assembler tenure
The average sewing machine assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 57 sewing machine assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sewing machine assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Sewing machine assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sewing machine assemblers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Fabricator Apprentice | 4.61% | 9,574 |
| Venetian Blind Assembler | 4.87% | 17,490 |
| Hydraulic Governor Assembler | 6.00% | 17,760 |
| Sewing Machine Assembler | 6.47% | - |
Similar sewing machine assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Fabricator Apprentice | 4.61% | 9,574 |
| Venetian Blind Assembler | 4.87% | 17,490 |
| Hydraulic Governor Assembler | 6.00% | 17,760 |
Foreign languages spoken by sewing machine assemblers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Tagalog, 25.0%
Sewing machine assembler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Tagalog | 25.0% |