Upholstery sewer demographics and statistics in the US
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Upholstery sewer gender statistics
76.7% of upholstery sewers are women and 23.3% of upholstery sewers are men.
- Female, 76.7%
- Male, 23.3%
Upholstery sewer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.7% |
| Male | 23.3% |
Upholstery sewer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,471
Female income
$41,079
Upholstery sewer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in upholstery sewer positions over time. Currently, 76.7% of upholstery sewers are female.
Upholstery sewer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.66% | 79.34% |
| 2011 | 21.37% | 78.63% |
| 2012 | 22.67% | 77.33% |
| 2013 | 21.57% | 78.43% |
| 2014 | 21.78% | 78.22% |
| 2015 | 23.36% | 76.64% |
| 2016 | 24.35% | 75.65% |
| 2017 | 21.64% | 78.36% |
| 2018 | 25.01% | 74.99% |
| 2019 | 22.78% | 77.22% |
| 2020 | 21.49% | 78.51% |
| 2021 | 23.33% | 76.67% |
Upholstery sewer related jobs gender ratio
We compared upholstery sewers 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% |
| Upholstery Sewer | 23% | 77% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Upholstery sewer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among upholstery sewers is White, which makes up 47.9% of all upholstery sewers. Comparatively, 26.5% of upholstery sewers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of upholstery sewers are Asian.
- White, 47.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.5%
- Asian, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Upholstery sewer race
| Upholstery sewer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.5% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Upholstery sewer race and ethnicity over time
See how upholstery sewer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Upholstery sewer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.84% | 10.62% | 14.46% | 28.26% |
| 2011 | 43.69% | 12.49% | 12.19% | 30.01% |
| 2012 | 44.50% | 11.04% | 13.61% | 29.56% |
| 2013 | 44.91% | 9.09% | 13.61% | 30.43% |
| 2014 | 44.13% | 8.56% | 12.63% | 33.17% |
| 2015 | 47.09% | 8.46% | 13.04% | 29.77% |
| 2016 | 45.15% | 9.28% | 13.19% | 30.70% |
| 2017 | 45.67% | 10.36% | 12.01% | 29.84% |
| 2018 | 47.13% | 9.55% | 13.33% | 28.57% |
| 2019 | 49.06% | 9.54% | 13.22% | 26.89% |
| 2020 | 48.66% | 8.11% | 11.84% | 27.80% |
| 2021 | 47.88% | 7.76% | 12.60% | 26.47% |
Upholstery sewer wage gap by race
According to our data, white upholstery sewers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino upholstery sewers have the lowest average salary at $44,360.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,785 |
| White | $49,754 |
| Black or African American | $46,288 |
| Asian | $47,367 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,360 |
Average upholstery sewer age
See how the average age of upholstery sewers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Upholstery sewer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 53 | |
| White | 49 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 55 |
| Asian | 48.5 | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 49 |
Upholstery sewer age breakdown
The average age of upholstery sewers is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the upholstery sewer population.
Upholstery sewer age breakdown
| Upholstery Sewer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Upholstery sewer educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 22%
- Other Degrees, 22%
Upholstery sewers by degree level
| Upholstery sewer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Other Degrees | 22% |
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Upholstery sewer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,234 |
| No Education | $45,701 |
Upholstery sewer employment statistics
Most upholstery sewers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where upholstery sewers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where upholstery sewers work.
Upholstery sewer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Upholstery sewer jobs by company type
Employees with the upholstery sewer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most upholstery sewers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Upholstery sewer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 68% |
Upholstery sewer jobs by industry
The most common industries for upholstery sewers are manufacturing, retail and education.
Upholstery sewer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Education | 11% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
Upholstery sewer turnover and employment statistics
Upholstery sewer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for upholstery sewers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Upholstery sewer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Upholstery sewer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.35% |
| 2011 | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 8.24% |
| 2014 | 5.56% |
| 2015 | 5.92% |
| 2016 | 4.07% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 6.28% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 8.49% |
| 2021 | 6.83% |
Average upholstery sewer tenure
The average upholstery sewer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 44 upholstery sewers resumes in Zippia's database.
Upholstery sewer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Upholstery sewer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of upholstery sewers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washerette Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,623 |
| Cover Seamer | 5.26% | 16 |
| Upholstery Sewer | 5.45% | - |
| Spool Winder | 7.83% | 174 |
| Hand Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 4,883 |
Similar upholstery sewer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Washerette Machine Operator | 5.10% | 53,623 |
| Cover Seamer | 5.26% | 16 |
| Spool Winder | 7.83% | 174 |
| Hand Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 4,883 |
Foreign languages spoken by upholstery sewers
- Hmong, 100.0%
Upholstery sewer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hmong | 100.0% |