Textile machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Textile machine operator demographics by:
Textile machine operator gender statistics
35.4% of textile machine operators are women and 64.6% of textile machine operators are men.
- Male, 64.6%
- Female, 35.4%
Textile machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.6% |
| Female | 35.4% |
Textile machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,160
Female income
$32,949
Textile machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in textile machine operator positions over time. Currently, 35.4% of textile machine operators are female.
Textile machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.97% | 13.03% |
| 2011 | 84.43% | 15.57% |
| 2012 | 82.90% | 17.10% |
| 2013 | 83.63% | 16.37% |
| 2014 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2015 | 82.25% | 17.75% |
| 2016 | 80.94% | 19.06% |
| 2017 | 86.30% | 13.70% |
| 2018 | 71.31% | 28.69% |
| 2019 | 69.48% | 30.52% |
| 2020 | 69.81% | 30.19% |
| 2021 | 64.63% | 35.37% |
Textile machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared textile 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% |
| Textile Machine Operator | 65% | 35% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Textile machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among textile machine operators is White, which makes up 54.2% of all textile machine operators. Comparatively, 22.3% of textile machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of textile machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Textile machine operator race
| Textile machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Textile machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how textile machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Textile machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.67% | 12.43% | 6.22% | 18.65% |
| 2011 | 50.30% | 11.52% | 5.45% | 26.06% |
| 2012 | 49.76% | 14.51% | 4.84% | 28.33% |
| 2013 | 60.33% | 10.74% | 2.48% | 23.14% |
| 2014 | 59.16% | 14.30% | 0.65% | 23.41% |
| 2015 | 46.76% | 13.24% | 7.06% | 29.12% |
| 2016 | 62.19% | 3.41% | 5.96% | 25.56% |
| 2017 | 61.18% | 8.47% | 2.82% | 24.47% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 17.47% | 1.71% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 16.23% | 6.95% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 11.94% | 2.99% | 23.88% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 14.42% | 4.39% | 22.26% |
Textile machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white textile machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino textile machine operators have the lowest average salary at $32,767.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,999 |
| White | $34,127 |
| Black or African American | $32,946 |
| Asian | $32,978 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,767 |
Average textile machine operator age
See how the average age of textile machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Textile machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Textile machine operator age breakdown
The average age of textile machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the textile machine operator population.
Textile machine operator age breakdown
| Textile Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Textile machine operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Textile machine operators by degree level
| Textile machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Textile machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,511 |
| No Education | $32,752 |
Textile machine operator employment statistics
Company size where textile machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where textile machine operators work.
Textile machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Textile machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for textile machine operators are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Textile machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Textile machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Textile machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for textile machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Textile machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Textile machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 12.70% |
| 2012 | 17.65% |
| 2013 | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 5.04% |
| 2015 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average textile machine operator tenure
The average textile machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 163 textile machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Textile machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Textile machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of textile 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stretcher | 5.10% | 40 |
| Upholstery Auto Trimmer | 5.26% | 6,293 |
| Front Facer | 5.45% | 35,584 |
| Textile Machine Operator | 7.83% | - |
| Dress Fitter | 12.01% | 1,622 |
Similar textile machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stretcher | 5.10% | 40 |
| Upholstery Auto Trimmer | 5.26% | 6,293 |
| Front Facer | 5.45% | 35,584 |
| Dress Fitter | 12.01% | 1,622 |
Foreign languages spoken by textile machine operators
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Textile machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |