Stitching machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Stitching machine operator gender statistics
42.6% of stitching machine operators are women and 57.4% of stitching machine operators are men.
- Male, 57.4%
- Female, 42.6%
Stitching machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.4% |
| Female | 42.6% |
Stitching machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,965
Female income
$30,625
Stitching machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stitching machine operator positions over time. Currently, 42.6% of stitching machine operators are female.
Stitching machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.60% | 46.40% |
| 2011 | 54.66% | 45.34% |
| 2012 | 56.53% | 43.47% |
| 2013 | 54.95% | 45.05% |
| 2014 | 55.26% | 44.74% |
| 2015 | 57.49% | 42.51% |
| 2016 | 58.81% | 41.19% |
| 2017 | 55.05% | 44.95% |
| 2018 | 59.67% | 40.33% |
| 2019 | 56.69% | 43.31% |
| 2020 | 54.84% | 45.16% |
| 2021 | 57.45% | 42.55% |
Stitching machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared stitching machine 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% |
| Stitching Machine Operator | 57% | 43% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Stitching machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stitching machine operators is White, which makes up 47.9% of all stitching machine operators. Comparatively, 26.5% of stitching machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of stitching machine operators 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%
Stitching machine operator race
| Stitching machine operator 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% |
Stitching machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how stitching machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stitching machine operator 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% |
Stitching machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white stitching machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino stitching machine operators have the lowest average salary at $31,453.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,557 |
| White | $32,732 |
| Black or African American | $31,921 |
| Asian | $32,178 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,453 |
Average stitching machine operator age
See how the average age of stitching machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Stitching machine operator 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 |
Stitching machine operator age breakdown
The average age of stitching machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the stitching machine operator population.
Stitching machine operator age breakdown
| Stitching Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Stitching machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for stitching machine operators is high school diploma, with 50% of stitching machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Stitching machine operators by degree level
| Stitching machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Stitching machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,381 |
| No Education | $31,780 |
Stitching machine operator employment statistics
Company size where stitching machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stitching machine operators work.
Stitching machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Stitching machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Stitching machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stitching machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stitching machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stitching machine operator 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 stitching machine operator tenure
The average stitching machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 stitching machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Stitching machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Stitching machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stitching machine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sterilizer Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,659 |
| Casket Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,421 |
| Stitching Machine Operator | 5.45% | - |
| Cloth Wire Weaver | 7.83% | 380 |
| Custom Tailor | 12.01% | 1,388 |
Similar stitching machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sterilizer Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,659 |
| Casket Trimmer | 5.26% | 1,421 |
| Cloth Wire Weaver | 7.83% | 380 |
| Custom Tailor | 12.01% | 1,388 |
Foreign languages spoken by stitching machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Stitching machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |