Textile technologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Textile technologist gender statistics
29.6% of textile technologists are women and 70.4% of textile technologists are men.
- Male, 70.4%
- Female, 29.6%
Textile technologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.4% |
| Female | 29.6% |
Textile technologist gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,493
Female income
$79,216
Textile technologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in textile technologist positions over time. Currently, 29.6% of textile technologists are female.
Textile technologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.25% | 17.75% |
| 2011 | 80.56% | 19.44% |
| 2012 | 76.53% | 23.47% |
| 2013 | 73.07% | 26.93% |
| 2014 | 76.10% | 23.90% |
| 2015 | 74.06% | 25.94% |
| 2016 | 65.70% | 34.30% |
| 2017 | 66.75% | 33.25% |
| 2018 | 72.41% | 27.59% |
| 2019 | 71.29% | 28.71% |
| 2020 | 67.05% | 32.95% |
| 2021 | 70.42% | 29.58% |
Textile technologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared textile technologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Textile Technologist | 70% | 30% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Textile technologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among textile technologists is White, which makes up 72.7% of all textile technologists. Comparatively, 12.1% of textile technologists are Asian and 8.1% of textile technologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.7%
- Asian, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Textile technologist race
| Textile technologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.7% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Textile technologist race and ethnicity over time
See how textile technologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Textile technologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.49% | 2.69% | 8.57% | 4.95% |
| 2011 | 81.88% | 2.10% | 8.28% | 5.78% |
| 2012 | 82.98% | 2.27% | 7.52% | 5.35% |
| 2013 | 80.70% | 2.48% | 10.24% | 5.53% |
| 2014 | 79.40% | 2.89% | 9.10% | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 75.06% | 2.43% | 10.48% | 10.91% |
| 2016 | 76.96% | 3.80% | 11.89% | 5.89% |
| 2017 | 74.77% | 5.16% | 10.75% | 8.10% |
| 2018 | 79.02% | 2.37% | 8.28% | 7.38% |
| 2019 | 80.71% | 2.98% | 9.97% | 4.73% |
| 2020 | 81.85% | 1.76% | 8.12% | 5.67% |
| 2021 | 72.69% | 4.08% | 12.12% | 8.12% |
Textile technologist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american textile technologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White textile technologists have the lowest average salary at $75,897.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,524 |
| White | $75,897 |
| Black or African American | $83,945 |
| Asian | $81,332 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,014 |
Average textile technologist age
See how the average age of textile technologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Textile technologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 48 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
Textile technologist age breakdown
The average age of textile technologists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the textile technologist population.
Textile technologist age breakdown
| Textile Technologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Textile technologist educational attainment
The most common degree for textile technologists is bachelor's degree, with 43% of textile technologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Textile technologists by degree level
| Textile technologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Textile technologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,860 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,852 |
Textile technologist employment statistics
Company size where textile technologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where textile technologists work.
Textile technologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Textile technologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for textile technologists are retail, manufacturing and construction.
Textile technologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
Textile technologist turnover and employment statistics
Textile technologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for textile technologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Textile technologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Textile technologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 2.45% |
| 2012 | 2.38% |
| 2013 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.04% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average textile technologist tenure
The average textile technologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 89 textile technologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Textile technologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Textile technologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of textile technologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Conservationist | 8.40% | 7,189 |
| Research Professor | 8.45% | 59,502 |
| Limnologist | 9.74% | 170 |
| Textile Technologist | 19.06% | - |
Similar textile technologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Conservationist | 8.40% | 7,189 |
| Research Professor | 8.45% | 59,502 |
| Limnologist | 9.74% | 170 |
Foreign languages spoken by textile technologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Textile technologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
