Wardrobe specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Wardrobe specialist gender statistics
69.8% of wardrobe specialists are women and 30.2% of wardrobe specialists are men.
- Female, 69.8%
- Male, 30.2%
Wardrobe specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.8% |
| Male | 30.2% |
Wardrobe specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,877
Female income
$46,630
Wardrobe specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wardrobe specialist positions over time. Currently, 69.8% of wardrobe specialists are female.
Wardrobe specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.22% | 67.78% |
| 2011 | 35.22% | 64.78% |
| 2012 | 33.05% | 66.95% |
| 2013 | 37.44% | 62.56% |
| 2014 | 33.28% | 66.72% |
| 2015 | 30.43% | 69.57% |
| 2016 | 30.90% | 69.10% |
| 2017 | 35.15% | 64.85% |
| 2018 | 32.63% | 67.37% |
| 2019 | 33.23% | 66.77% |
| 2020 | 31.96% | 68.04% |
| 2021 | 30.21% | 69.79% |
Wardrobe specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared wardrobe specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Wardrobe Specialist | 30% | 70% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Wardrobe specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wardrobe specialists is White, which makes up 67.1% of all wardrobe specialists. Comparatively, 12.1% of wardrobe specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of wardrobe specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Wardrobe specialist race
| Wardrobe specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Wardrobe specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how wardrobe specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wardrobe specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.30% | 9.57% | 4.31% | 9.16% |
| 2011 | 74.53% | 9.74% | 4.42% | 8.92% |
| 2012 | 74.56% | 9.13% | 3.94% | 9.47% |
| 2013 | 73.36% | 10.35% | 4.41% | 9.44% |
| 2014 | 73.87% | 10.30% | 3.45% | 9.66% |
| 2015 | 72.94% | 9.27% | 5.41% | 10.44% |
| 2016 | 72.31% | 9.56% | 5.20% | 9.97% |
| 2017 | 73.93% | 9.66% | 4.14% | 10.49% |
| 2018 | 71.56% | 8.66% | 5.15% | 11.26% |
| 2019 | 73.30% | 8.82% | 4.63% | 10.64% |
| 2020 | 67.79% | 9.66% | 4.58% | 14.57% |
| 2021 | 67.13% | 10.19% | 5.32% | 12.07% |
Wardrobe specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white wardrobe specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino wardrobe specialists have the lowest average salary at $46,964.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,848 |
| White | $51,170 |
| Black or African American | $47,022 |
| Asian | $48,545 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,964 |
Average wardrobe specialist age
See how the average age of wardrobe specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wardrobe specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Wardrobe specialist age breakdown
The average age of wardrobe specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the wardrobe specialist population.
Wardrobe specialist age breakdown
| Wardrobe Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Wardrobe specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for wardrobe specialists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of wardrobe specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Wardrobe specialists by degree level
| Wardrobe specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Wardrobe specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,422 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,747 |
Wardrobe specialist employment statistics
Company size where wardrobe specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wardrobe specialists work.
Wardrobe specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 50% |
Wardrobe specialist turnover and employment statistics
Wardrobe specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wardrobe specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wardrobe specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wardrobe specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average wardrobe specialist tenure
The average wardrobe specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 wardrobe specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Wardrobe specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Wardrobe specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wardrobe specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Reporter | 10.10% | 28,255 |
| Sports Announcer | 10.34% | 1,473 |
| Wardrobe Specialist | 12.01% | - |
| Publishing Internship | 12.38% | 46,983 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,544 |
| Freelance Copywriter | 16.36% | 2,981 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar wardrobe specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Reporter | 10.10% | 28,255 |
| Sports Announcer | 10.34% | 1,473 |
| Publishing Internship | 12.38% | 46,983 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,544 |
| Freelance Copywriter | 16.36% | 2,981 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by wardrobe specialists
The most common foreign language among wardrobe specialists is Mandarin at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 28.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 28.6%.
- Mandarin, 28.6%
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Chinese, 28.6%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
Wardrobe specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 28.6% |
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 28.6% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |