Stitcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Stitcher gender statistics
76.3% of stitchers are women and 23.7% of stitchers are men.
- Female, 76.3%
- Male, 23.7%
Stitcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.3% |
| Male | 23.7% |
Stitcher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,143
Female income
$35,341
Stitcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stitcher positions over time. Currently, 76.3% of stitchers are female.
Stitcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.89% | 81.11% |
| 2011 | 18.60% | 81.40% |
| 2012 | 19.90% | 80.10% |
| 2013 | 17.69% | 82.31% |
| 2014 | 23.89% | 76.11% |
| 2015 | 19.45% | 80.55% |
| 2016 | 14.46% | 85.54% |
| 2017 | 21.66% | 78.34% |
| 2018 | 19.36% | 80.64% |
| 2019 | 18.50% | 81.50% |
| 2020 | 14.29% | 85.71% |
| 2021 | 23.68% | 76.32% |
Stitcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared stitchers 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% |
| Stitcher | 24% | 76% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Stitcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stitchers is White, which makes up 67.5% of all stitchers. Comparatively, 14.7% of stitchers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of stitchers are Asian.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Stitcher race
| Stitcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Stitcher race and ethnicity over time
See how stitcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stitcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.31% | 5.84% | 7.39% | 14.48% |
| 2011 | 69.55% | 8.39% | 7.28% | 12.68% |
| 2012 | 69.52% | 6.26% | 8.13% | 13.13% |
| 2013 | 69.31% | 6.46% | 10.55% | 12.27% |
| 2014 | 70.65% | 8.56% | 6.76% | 11.31% |
| 2015 | 69.80% | 6.91% | 5.70% | 16.27% |
| 2016 | 71.71% | 7.79% | 8.18% | 10.85% |
| 2017 | 67.34% | 6.08% | 8.32% | 16.20% |
| 2018 | 70.17% | 6.24% | 6.90% | 14.04% |
| 2019 | 70.11% | 7.62% | 9.11% | 11.36% |
| 2020 | 72.71% | 7.70% | 5.01% | 11.33% |
| 2021 | 67.53% | 5.65% | 8.57% | 14.70% |
Stitcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white stitchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown stitchers have the lowest average salary at $36,724.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,724 |
| White | $37,588 |
| Black or African American | $37,201 |
| Asian | $37,151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,054 |
Average stitcher age
See how the average age of stitchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Stitcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 57 |
| Asian | 59 | 60.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 51 |
Stitcher age breakdown
The average age of stitchers is 40+ years years old, representing 85% of the stitcher population.
Stitcher age breakdown
| Stitcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 85% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Stitcher educational attainment
The most common degree for stitchers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of stitchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Stitchers by degree level
| Stitcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
Stitcher jobs you might like
Stitcher employment statistics
Most stitchers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where stitchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stitchers work.
Stitcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Stitcher jobs by company type
Employees with the stitcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stitchers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Stitcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 2% |
Stitcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for stitchers are media, education and retail.
Stitcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 29% |
| Education | 24% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Stitcher turnover and employment statistics
Stitcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stitchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stitcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stitcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.17% |
| 2011 | 7.50% |
| 2012 | 4.44% |
| 2013 | 5.18% |
| 2014 | 4.40% |
| 2015 | 3.52% |
| 2016 | 2.66% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 3.54% |
| 2019 | 2.27% |
| 2020 | 8.41% |
| 2021 | 9.81% |
Average stitcher tenure
The average stitcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 970 stitchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Stitcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Stitcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stitchers 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 Clerk | 5.10% | 72,746 |
| Casket Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,421 |
| Sewer Contractor | 5.45% | 11,648 |
| Warp Starter | 7.83% | 9,050 |
| Stitcher | 12.01% | - |
Similar stitcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Clerk | 5.10% | 72,746 |
| Casket Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,421 |
| Sewer Contractor | 5.45% | 11,648 |
| Warp Starter | 7.83% | 9,050 |
Foreign languages spoken by stitchers
The most common foreign language among stitchers is Spanish at 41.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 41.9%
- French, 22.6%
- Portuguese, 6.5%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- Japanese, 6.5%
- Other, 16.0%
Stitcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.9% |
| French | 22.6% |
| Portuguese | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| Japanese | 6.5% |
| Other | 16.0% |
