Shirt maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Shirt maker gender statistics
36.4% of shirt makers are women and 63.6% of shirt makers are men.
- Male, 63.6%
- Female, 36.4%
Shirt maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.6% |
| Female | 36.4% |
Shirt maker gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,754
Female income
$46,667
Shirt maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shirt maker positions over time. Currently, 36.4% of shirt makers are female.
Shirt maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.96% | 40.04% |
| 2011 | 60.98% | 39.02% |
| 2012 | 62.77% | 37.23% |
| 2013 | 61.26% | 38.74% |
| 2014 | 61.55% | 38.45% |
| 2015 | 63.68% | 36.32% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 35.08% |
| 2017 | 61.35% | 38.65% |
| 2018 | 65.73% | 34.27% |
| 2019 | 62.91% | 37.09% |
| 2020 | 61.15% | 38.85% |
| 2021 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
Shirt maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared shirt makers 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% |
| Shirt Maker | 64% | 36% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Shirt maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shirt makers is White, which makes up 47.9% of all shirt makers. Comparatively, 26.5% of shirt makers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of shirt makers 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%
Shirt maker race
| Shirt maker 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% |
Shirt maker race and ethnicity over time
See how shirt maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shirt maker 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% |
Shirt maker wage gap by race
According to our data, white shirt makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino shirt makers have the lowest average salary at $50,371.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,851 |
| White | $56,459 |
| Black or African American | $52,548 |
| Asian | $53,766 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,371 |
Average shirt maker age
See how the average age of shirt makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shirt maker 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 |
Shirt maker age breakdown
The average age of shirt makers is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the shirt maker population.
Shirt maker age breakdown
| Shirt Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Shirt maker educational attainment
The most common degree for shirt makers is high school diploma, with 58% of shirt makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 8%
- Associate, 8%
Shirt makers by degree level
| Shirt maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Associate | 8% |
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Shirt maker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,744 |
| No Education | $51,885 |
Shirt maker turnover and employment statistics
Shirt maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shirt makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shirt maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shirt maker 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 shirt maker tenure
The average shirt maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 shirt makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Shirt maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Shirt maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shirt makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Cleaning Attendant | 5.10% | 54,045 |
| Upholstery Repairer | 5.26% | 3,611 |
| Shirt Maker | 5.45% | - |
| Loom Operator | 7.83% | 25,716 |
| Hand Alterations Seamstress | 12.01% | 4,872 |
Similar shirt maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Cleaning Attendant | 5.10% | 54,045 |
| Upholstery Repairer | 5.26% | 3,611 |
| Loom Operator | 7.83% | 25,716 |
| Hand Alterations Seamstress | 12.01% | 4,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by shirt makers
- Korean, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Shirt maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Korean | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |