Tailor fitter demographics and statistics in the US
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Tailor fitter demographics by:
Tailor fitter gender statistics
56.5% of tailor fitters are women and 43.5% of tailor fitters are men.
- Female, 56.5%
- Male, 43.5%
Tailor fitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% |
| Male | 43.5% |
Tailor fitter gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,846
Female income
$33,667
Tailor fitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tailor fitter positions over time. Currently, 56.5% of tailor fitters are female.
Tailor fitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.66% | 63.34% |
| 2011 | 36.22% | 63.78% |
| 2012 | 38.18% | 61.82% |
| 2013 | 34.83% | 65.17% |
| 2014 | 43.83% | 56.17% |
| 2015 | 37.52% | 62.48% |
| 2016 | 29.59% | 70.41% |
| 2017 | 40.74% | 59.26% |
| 2018 | 37.37% | 62.63% |
| 2019 | 36.07% | 63.93% |
| 2020 | 29.30% | 70.70% |
| 2021 | 43.55% | 56.45% |
Tailor fitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared tailor fitters 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% |
| Tailor Fitter | 44% | 56% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Tailor fitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tailor fitters is White, which makes up 53.9% of all tailor fitters. Comparatively, 19.8% of tailor fitters are Hispanic or Latino and 15.3% of tailor fitters are Asian.
- White, 53.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Asian, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Tailor fitter race
| Tailor fitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Asian | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Tailor fitter race and ethnicity over time
See how tailor fitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tailor fitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.70% | 6.63% | 14.14% | 19.62% |
| 2011 | 55.94% | 9.17% | 14.04% | 17.81% |
| 2012 | 55.92% | 7.05% | 14.88% | 18.26% |
| 2013 | 55.70% | 7.25% | 17.31% | 17.41% |
| 2014 | 57.05% | 9.35% | 13.52% | 16.45% |
| 2015 | 56.19% | 7.70% | 12.46% | 21.41% |
| 2016 | 58.11% | 8.58% | 14.94% | 15.98% |
| 2017 | 53.74% | 6.87% | 15.07% | 21.33% |
| 2018 | 56.57% | 7.03% | 13.65% | 19.17% |
| 2019 | 56.51% | 8.40% | 15.86% | 16.50% |
| 2020 | 59.10% | 8.49% | 11.77% | 16.47% |
| 2021 | 53.93% | 6.44% | 15.32% | 19.83% |
Tailor fitter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tailor fitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown tailor fitters have the lowest average salary at $35,243.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,243 |
| White | $37,422 |
| Black or African American | $36,963 |
| Asian | $37,553 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,095 |
Average tailor fitter age
See how the average age of tailor fitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tailor fitter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 57 |
| Asian | 59 | 60.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 51 |
Tailor fitter age breakdown
The average age of tailor fitters is 40+ years years old, representing 85% of the tailor fitter population.
Tailor fitter age breakdown
| Tailor Fitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 85% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Tailor fitter educational attainment
The most common degree for tailor fitters is bachelor's degree, with 53% of tailor fitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Tailor fitters by degree level
| Tailor fitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Tailor fitter employment statistics
Company size where tailor fitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tailor fitters work.
Tailor fitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Tailor fitter turnover and employment statistics
Tailor fitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tailor fitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tailor fitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tailor fitter 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 tailor fitter tenure
The average tailor fitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 107 tailor fitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Tailor fitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Tailor fitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tailor fitters 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 |
| Dining Chairperson Seat Cushion Trimmer | 5.26% | 4,495 |
| Drapery Operator | 5.45% | 26,001 |
| Warper Creeler | 7.83% | 70 |
| Tailor Fitter | 12.01% | - |
Similar tailor fitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sterilizer Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,659 |
| Dining Chairperson Seat Cushion Trimmer | 5.26% | 4,495 |
| Drapery Operator | 5.45% | 26,001 |
| Warper Creeler | 7.83% | 70 |
Foreign languages spoken by tailor fitters
The most common foreign language among tailor fitters is Russian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Persian at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Russian, 33.3%
- Persian, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Tailor fitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 33.3% |
| Persian | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |