Stitcher operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Stitcher operator gender statistics
26.0% of stitcher operators are women and 74.0% of stitcher operators are men.
- Male, 74.0%
- Female, 26.0%
Stitcher operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.0% |
| Female | 26.0% |
Stitcher operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,924
Female income
$37,525
Stitcher operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stitcher operator positions over time. Currently, 26.0% of stitcher operators are female.
Stitcher operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.51% | 37.49% |
| 2011 | 68.86% | 31.14% |
| 2012 | 70.72% | 29.28% |
| 2013 | 68.06% | 31.94% |
| 2014 | 74.98% | 25.02% |
| 2015 | 72.44% | 27.56% |
| 2016 | 78.90% | 21.10% |
| 2017 | 73.59% | 26.41% |
| 2018 | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| 2019 | 72.60% | 27.40% |
| 2020 | 71.99% | 28.01% |
| 2021 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
Stitcher operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared stitcher operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Stitcher Operator | 74% | 26% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Stitcher operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stitcher operators is White, which makes up 62.7% of all stitcher operators. Comparatively, 16.4% of stitcher operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of stitcher operators are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Stitcher operator race
| Stitcher operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Stitcher operator race and ethnicity over time
See how stitcher operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stitcher operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.81% | 10.17% | 4.80% | 16.73% |
| 2011 | 65.44% | 9.92% | 4.81% | 15.68% |
| 2012 | 68.12% | 6.06% | 6.80% | 16.61% |
| 2013 | 62.86% | 13.44% | 6.10% | 15.83% |
| 2014 | 69.76% | 10.05% | 4.50% | 12.13% |
| 2015 | 72.30% | 10.57% | 2.71% | 12.65% |
| 2016 | 67.28% | 7.81% | 5.00% | 16.97% |
| 2017 | 65.34% | 7.45% | 6.31% | 17.19% |
| 2018 | 62.32% | 8.73% | 5.48% | 20.93% |
| 2019 | 71.13% | 8.29% | 2.64% | 16.68% |
| 2020 | 70.01% | 6.96% | 3.05% | 16.23% |
| 2021 | 62.72% | 7.33% | 8.86% | 16.37% |
Stitcher operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian stitcher operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american stitcher operators have the lowest average salary at $39,983.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,803 |
| White | $41,298 |
| Black or African American | $39,983 |
| Asian | $42,309 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,269 |
Stitcher operator age breakdown
The average age of stitcher operators is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the stitcher operator population.
Stitcher operator age breakdown
| Stitcher Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Stitcher operator educational attainment
The most common degree for stitcher operators is high school diploma, with 49% of stitcher operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Stitcher operators by degree level
| Stitcher operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Stitcher operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, stitcher operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,855 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, stitcher operators earn a median annual income of $41,351 compared to $41,243 for stitcher operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,351 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,855 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,243 |
Stitcher operator employment statistics
Most stitcher operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where stitcher operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stitcher operators work.
Stitcher operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Stitcher operator jobs by company type
Employees with the stitcher operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stitcher operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Stitcher operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 2% |
Stitcher operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for stitcher operators are manufacturing, media and insurance.
Stitcher operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Media | 12% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Stitcher operator turnover and employment statistics
Stitcher operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stitcher operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stitcher operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stitcher operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.27% |
| 2011 | 10.70% |
| 2012 | 9.89% |
| 2013 | 8.76% |
| 2014 | 9.09% |
| 2015 | 2.34% |
| 2016 | 3.98% |
| 2017 | 5.09% |
| 2018 | 3.72% |
| 2019 | 4.60% |
| 2020 | 9.09% |
| 2021 | 8.45% |
Average stitcher operator tenure
The average stitcher operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 470 stitcher operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Stitcher operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Stitcher operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stitcher 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Machine Engraver | 3.81% | 30,119 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Stitcher Operator | 7.70% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Similar stitcher operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Operator | 2.37% | 32,838 |
| Control Operator | 2.83% | 64,435 |
| Machine Engraver | 3.81% | 30,119 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Scanner Operator | 20.58% | 29,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by stitcher operators
The most common foreign language among stitcher operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Polish is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 16.7%
- Polish, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
Stitcher operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Polish | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
