Textile worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Textile worker gender statistics
48.2% of textile workers are women and 51.8% of textile workers are men.
- Male, 51.8%
- Female, 48.2%
Textile worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.8% |
| Female | 48.2% |
Textile worker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,123
Female income
$30,505
Textile worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in textile worker positions over time. Currently, 48.2% of textile workers are female.
Textile worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.09% | 49.91% |
| 2011 | 46.31% | 53.69% |
| 2012 | 44.65% | 55.35% |
| 2013 | 42.34% | 57.66% |
| 2014 | 45.02% | 54.98% |
| 2015 | 51.26% | 48.74% |
| 2016 | 47.68% | 52.32% |
| 2017 | 42.34% | 57.66% |
| 2018 | 52.58% | 47.42% |
| 2019 | 44.98% | 55.02% |
| 2020 | 49.95% | 50.05% |
| 2021 | 51.77% | 48.23% |
Textile worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared textile workers 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 Worker | 52% | 48% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Textile worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among textile workers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all textile workers. Comparatively, 12.0% of textile workers are Asian and 10.5% of textile workers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Textile worker race
| Textile worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Textile worker race and ethnicity over time
See how textile worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Textile worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.82% | 13.31% | 7.68% | 7.26% |
| 2011 | 64.87% | 15.94% | 6.27% | 12.28% |
| 2012 | 67.18% | 13.77% | 8.69% | 9.63% |
| 2013 | 67.16% | 14.10% | 6.00% | 11.24% |
| 2014 | 66.25% | 13.89% | 6.28% | 10.89% |
| 2015 | 63.99% | 14.96% | 8.44% | 11.01% |
| 2016 | 65.13% | 11.01% | 8.24% | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 63.60% | 15.35% | 9.69% | 9.24% |
| 2018 | 61.35% | 15.85% | 7.88% | 11.66% |
| 2019 | 75.97% | 11.46% | 6.25% | 3.96% |
| 2020 | 62.99% | 15.72% | 5.64% | 10.69% |
| 2021 | 66.95% | 10.47% | 11.97% | 5.17% |
Textile worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian textile workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino textile workers have the lowest average salary at $29,955.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,151 |
| White | $32,395 |
| Black or African American | $31,244 |
| Asian | $35,088 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,955 |
Textile worker age breakdown
The average age of textile workers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the textile worker population.
Textile worker age breakdown
| Textile Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Textile worker educational attainment
The most common degree for textile workers is high school diploma, with 53% of textile workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 16%
Textile workers by degree level
| Textile worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 16% |
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Textile worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, textile workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,894 annually. With a Associate degree, textile workers earn a median annual income of $33,596 compared to $30,453 for textile workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,453 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,894 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,596 |
Textile worker employment statistics
Most textile workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where textile workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where textile workers work.
Textile worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Textile worker jobs by company type
Employees with the textile worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most textile workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Textile worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 4% |
Textile worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for textile workers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Textile worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Textile worker turnover and employment statistics
Textile worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for textile workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Textile worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Textile worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 8.14% |
| 2021 | 13.02% |
Average textile worker tenure
The average textile worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 255 textile workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Textile worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Textile worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of textile workers 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 |
| Aircraft Seat Upholsterer | 5.26% | 3,129 |
| Stitching Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,657 |
| Dye Range Operator | 7.83% | 25,909 |
| Textile Worker | 10.75% | - |
| Stitcher | 12.01% | 191 |
Similar textile worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stretcher | 5.10% | 40 |
| Aircraft Seat Upholsterer | 5.26% | 3,129 |
| Stitching Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,657 |
| Dye Range Operator | 7.83% | 25,909 |
| Stitcher | 12.01% | 191 |
Foreign languages spoken by textile workers
- Mandarin, 50.0%
- Tagalog, 50.0%
Textile worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 50.0% |
| Tagalog | 50.0% |
