Sewing machine mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Sewing machine mechanic gender statistics
7.5% of sewing machine mechanics are women and 92.5% of sewing machine mechanics are men.
- Male, 92.5%
- Female, 7.5%
Sewing machine mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.5% |
| Female | 7.5% |
Sewing machine mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,534
Female income
$33,307
Sewing machine mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sewing machine mechanic positions over time. Currently, 7.5% of sewing machine mechanics are female.
Sewing machine mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.16% | 7.84% |
| 2011 | 92.08% | 7.92% |
| 2012 | 91.63% | 8.37% |
| 2013 | 91.97% | 8.03% |
| 2014 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2015 | 93.79% | 6.21% |
| 2016 | 91.91% | 8.09% |
| 2017 | 91.63% | 8.37% |
| 2018 | 91.24% | 8.76% |
| 2019 | 91.50% | 8.50% |
| 2020 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2021 | 92.45% | 7.55% |
Sewing machine mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared sewing machine mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Sewing Machine Mechanic | 92% | 8% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Sewing machine mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sewing machine mechanics is White, which makes up 66.7% of all sewing machine mechanics. Comparatively, 17.4% of sewing machine mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of sewing machine mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Sewing machine mechanic race
| Sewing machine mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Sewing machine mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how sewing machine mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sewing machine mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.33% | 7.76% | 2.49% | 15.46% |
| 2011 | 71.91% | 7.94% | 2.85% | 15.32% |
| 2012 | 71.71% | 7.55% | 2.83% | 15.83% |
| 2013 | 72.13% | 7.56% | 2.67% | 15.47% |
| 2014 | 71.39% | 7.72% | 3.03% | 15.91% |
| 2015 | 71.71% | 6.95% | 2.92% | 16.59% |
| 2016 | 70.21% | 7.27% | 2.92% | 17.10% |
| 2017 | 70.01% | 7.66% | 3.30% | 16.81% |
| 2018 | 70.32% | 7.43% | 3.13% | 17.28% |
| 2019 | 71.51% | 6.66% | 3.37% | 16.55% |
| 2020 | 69.58% | 6.62% | 3.01% | 16.68% |
| 2021 | 66.72% | 7.55% | 3.25% | 17.44% |
Sewing machine mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sewing machine mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sewing machine mechanics have the lowest average salary at $32,966.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,182 |
| White | $34,984 |
| Black or African American | $32,966 |
| Asian | $35,021 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,566 |
Average sewing machine mechanic age
See how the average age of sewing machine mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sewing machine mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 49 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | |
| White | 50 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Sewing machine mechanic age breakdown
The average age of sewing machine mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the sewing machine mechanic population.
Sewing machine mechanic age breakdown
| Sewing Machine Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Sewing machine mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for sewing machine mechanics is high school diploma, with 40% of sewing machine mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Sewing machine mechanics by degree level
| Sewing machine mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Sewing machine mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sewing machine mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,665 annually. With a Associate degree, sewing machine mechanics earn a median annual income of $36,183 compared to $33,692 for sewing machine mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,692 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,665 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,183 |
Sewing machine mechanic employment statistics
Most sewing machine mechanics work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where sewing machine mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sewing machine mechanics work.
Sewing machine mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Sewing machine mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the sewing machine mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sewing machine mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sewing machine mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 6% |
Sewing machine mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for sewing machine mechanics are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Sewing machine mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Retail | 20% |
| Government | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Sewing machine mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Sewing machine mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sewing machine mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sewing machine mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sewing machine mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 5.45% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 3.40% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 3.05% |
Average sewing machine mechanic tenure
The average sewing machine mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 203 sewing machine mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Sewing machine mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Sewing machine mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sewing machine mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Burner Mechanic | 1.73% | 35,626 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Sewing Machine Mechanic | 2.48% | - |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Window Air Conditioner Installer | 3.71% | 21,137 |
| Camera Repairer | 8.86% | 3,718 |
Similar sewing machine mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Burner Mechanic | 1.73% | 35,626 |
| Millwright Helper | 2.00% | 14,794 |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Ordnance Artificer Helper | 3.67% | 14,427 |
| Window Air Conditioner Installer | 3.71% | 21,137 |
| Camera Repairer | 8.86% | 3,718 |
Foreign languages spoken by sewing machine mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Sewing machine mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |