Twister demographics and statistics in the US
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Twister gender statistics
48.6% of twisters are women and 51.4% of twisters are men.
- Male, 51.4%
- Female, 48.6%
Twister gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.4% |
| Female | 48.6% |
Twister gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,413
Female income
$26,210
Twister gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in twister positions over time. Currently, 48.6% of twisters are female.
Twister gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.16% | 64.84% |
| 2011 | 43.83% | 56.17% |
| 2012 | 43.05% | 56.95% |
| 2013 | 40.24% | 59.76% |
| 2014 | 47.64% | 52.36% |
| 2015 | 47.10% | 52.90% |
| 2016 | 49.26% | 50.74% |
| 2017 | 39.00% | 61.00% |
| 2018 | 58.99% | 41.01% |
| 2019 | 56.84% | 43.16% |
| 2020 | 57.23% | 42.77% |
| 2021 | 51.39% | 48.61% |
Twister related jobs gender ratio
We compared twisters 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% |
| Twister | 51% | 49% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Twister demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among twisters is White, which makes up 54.2% of all twisters. Comparatively, 22.3% of twisters are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of twisters 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%
Twister race
| Twister 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% |
Twister race and ethnicity over time
See how twister racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Twister race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.96% | 26.94% | 4.66% | 9.33% |
| 2011 | 55.14% | 25.70% | 2.80% | 14.95% |
| 2012 | 55.47% | 28.01% | 1.65% | 13.18% |
| 2013 | 58.53% | 27.97% | 1.95% | 9.76% |
| 2014 | 56.67% | 22.04% | 0.63% | 18.26% |
| 2015 | 47.97% | 29.08% | 3.63% | 17.45% |
| 2016 | 54.91% | 22.46% | 1.66% | 18.30% |
| 2017 | 55.65% | 17.39% | 2.61% | 20.87% |
| 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% |
Twister wage gap by race
According to our data, white twisters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino twisters have the lowest average salary at $26,035.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,258 |
| White | $27,344 |
| Black or African American | $26,207 |
| Asian | $26,238 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,035 |
Average twister age
See how the average age of twisters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Twister age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Twister age breakdown
The average age of twisters is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the twister population.
Twister age breakdown
| Twister Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Twister educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Twisters by degree level
| Twister degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Twister wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,750 |
| No Education | $26,021 |
Twister employment statistics
Company size where twisters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where twisters work.
Twister jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Twister turnover and employment statistics
Twister unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for twisters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Twister unemployment rate by year
| Year | Twister unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.53% |
| 2011 | 16.98% |
| 2012 | 16.43% |
| 2013 | 10.34% |
| 2014 | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 3.09% |
| 2016 | 7.14% |
| 2017 | 8.00% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average twister tenure
The average twister stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 140 twisters resumes in Zippia's database.
Twister tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Twister LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of twisters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Worker | 5.10% | 25,513 |
| Arm Upholsterer | 5.26% | 172 |
| Dress Finisher | 5.45% | 2,066 |
| Twister | 7.83% | - |
| Hand Shoes Sewer | 12.01% | 4,300 |
Similar twister jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Worker | 5.10% | 25,513 |
| Arm Upholsterer | 5.26% | 172 |
| Dress Finisher | 5.45% | 2,066 |
| Hand Shoes Sewer | 12.01% | 4,300 |
Foreign languages spoken by twisters
- Japanese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Twister languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |