Spinner operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Spinner operator demographics by:
Spinner operator gender statistics
60.5% of spinner operators are women and 39.5% of spinner operators are men.
- Female, 60.5%
- Male, 39.5%
Spinner operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.5% |
| Male | 39.5% |
Spinner operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,629
Female income
$36,287
Spinner operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in spinner operator positions over time. Currently, 60.5% of spinner operators are female.
Spinner operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.10% | 74.90% |
| 2011 | 32.53% | 67.47% |
| 2012 | 31.84% | 68.16% |
| 2013 | 29.38% | 70.62% |
| 2014 | 36.00% | 64.00% |
| 2015 | 35.50% | 64.50% |
| 2016 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
| 2017 | 28.32% | 71.68% |
| 2018 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2019 | 44.87% | 55.13% |
| 2020 | 45.26% | 54.74% |
| 2021 | 39.52% | 60.48% |
Spinner operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared spinner 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% |
| Spinner Operator | 40% | 60% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Spinner operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among spinner operators is White, which makes up 54.2% of all spinner operators. Comparatively, 22.3% of spinner operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of spinner operators are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Spinner operator race
| Spinner operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Spinner operator race and ethnicity over time
See how spinner operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Spinner operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.96% | 26.94% | 4.66% | 9.33% |
| 2011 | 55.14% | 25.70% | 2.80% | 14.95% |
| 2012 | 55.47% | 28.01% | 1.65% | 13.18% |
| 2013 | 58.53% | 27.97% | 1.95% | 9.76% |
| 2014 | 56.67% | 22.04% | 0.63% | 18.26% |
| 2015 | 47.97% | 29.08% | 3.63% | 17.45% |
| 2016 | 54.91% | 22.46% | 1.66% | 18.30% |
| 2017 | 55.65% | 17.39% | 2.61% | 20.87% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 17.47% | 1.71% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 16.23% | 6.95% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 11.94% | 2.99% | 23.88% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 14.42% | 4.39% | 22.26% |
Spinner operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,369 |
| White | $38,208 |
| Black or African American | $36,283 |
| Asian | $36,335 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,993 |
Average spinner operator age
See how the average age of spinner operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Spinner operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Spinner operator age breakdown
The average age of spinner operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the spinner operator population.
Spinner operator age breakdown
| Spinner Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Spinner operator educational attainment
The most common degree for spinner operators is high school diploma, with 42% of spinner operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 27% and diploma degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Spinner operators by degree level
| Spinner operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Spinner operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,200 |
| No Education | $35,970 |
Spinner operator employment statistics
Company size where spinner operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where spinner operators work.
Spinner operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Spinner operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for spinner operators are manufacturing, professional and finance.
Spinner operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 43% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Spinner operator turnover and employment statistics
Spinner operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for spinner operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Spinner operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Spinner operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.53% |
| 2011 | 16.98% |
| 2012 | 16.43% |
| 2013 | 10.34% |
| 2014 | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 3.09% |
| 2016 | 7.14% |
| 2017 | 8.00% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average spinner operator tenure
The average spinner operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 145 spinner operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Spinner operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Spinner operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of spinner 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 Machine Tender | 5.10% | 36,807 |
| Coverer | 5.26% | 19 |
| Hooking Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,657 |
| Spinner Operator | 7.83% | - |
| Hand Quilter | 12.01% | 4,172 |
Similar spinner operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Machine Tender | 5.10% | 36,807 |
| Coverer | 5.26% | 19 |
| Hooking Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,657 |
| Hand Quilter | 12.01% | 4,172 |
Foreign languages spoken by spinner operators
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Spinner operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |