Tacker demographics and statistics in the US
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Tacker gender statistics
24.1% of tackers are women and 75.9% of tackers are men.
- Male, 75.9%
- Female, 24.1%
Tacker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.9% |
| Female | 24.1% |
Tacker gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,658
Female income
$43,948
Tacker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tacker positions over time. Currently, 24.1% of tackers are female.
Tacker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.94% | 27.06% |
| 2011 | 73.77% | 26.23% |
| 2012 | 75.21% | 24.79% |
| 2013 | 74.00% | 26.00% |
| 2014 | 74.24% | 25.76% |
| 2015 | 75.93% | 24.07% |
| 2016 | 76.91% | 23.09% |
| 2017 | 74.08% | 25.92% |
| 2018 | 77.54% | 22.46% |
| 2019 | 75.33% | 24.67% |
| 2020 | 73.91% | 26.09% |
| 2021 | 75.90% | 24.10% |
Tacker related jobs gender ratio
We compared tackers 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% |
| Tacker | 76% | 24% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Tacker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tackers is White, which makes up 60.7% of all tackers. Comparatively, 12.1% of tackers are Black or African American and 11.5% of tackers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.7%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Tacker race
| Tacker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Tacker race and ethnicity over time
See how tacker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tacker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.61% | 14.96% | 12.28% | 13.25% |
| 2011 | 56.46% | 16.83% | 10.02% | 15.00% |
| 2012 | 57.27% | 15.38% | 11.44% | 14.55% |
| 2013 | 57.68% | 13.43% | 11.44% | 15.42% |
| 2014 | 56.90% | 12.90% | 10.45% | 18.15% |
| 2015 | 59.86% | 12.80% | 10.87% | 14.76% |
| 2016 | 57.93% | 13.62% | 11.01% | 15.69% |
| 2017 | 58.44% | 14.69% | 9.83% | 14.83% |
| 2018 | 59.91% | 13.89% | 11.15% | 13.56% |
| 2019 | 61.83% | 13.88% | 11.04% | 11.88% |
| 2020 | 61.43% | 12.45% | 9.66% | 12.78% |
| 2021 | 60.65% | 12.10% | 10.43% | 11.46% |
Tacker wage gap by race
According to our data, white tackers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tackers have the lowest average salary at $47,423.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,873 |
| White | $53,132 |
| Black or African American | $49,464 |
| Asian | $50,606 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,423 |
Average tacker age
See how the average age of tackers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tacker 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 |
Tacker age breakdown
The average age of tackers is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the tacker population.
Tacker age breakdown
| Tacker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Tacker educational attainment
The most common degree for tackers is high school diploma, with 55% of tackers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 19% and diploma degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 9%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Tackers by degree level
| Tacker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Tacker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,523 |
| No Education | $48,842 |
Tacker employment statistics
Most tackers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where tackers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tackers work.
Tacker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Tacker jobs by company type
Employees with the tacker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tackers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tacker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 3% |
Tacker jobs by industry
The most common industries for tackers are professional, energy and manufacturing.
Tacker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 14% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Tacker turnover and employment statistics
Tacker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tackers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tacker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tacker 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 tacker tenure
The average tacker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 449 tackers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tacker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Tacker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tackers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bag Washer | 5.10% | 34,552 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Tacker | 5.45% | - |
| Thread Cutter Tender | 7.83% | 4,787 |
| Custom Clothier | 12.01% | 803 |
Similar tacker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bag Washer | 5.10% | 34,552 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Thread Cutter Tender | 7.83% | 4,787 |
| Custom Clothier | 12.01% | 803 |