Embroiderer demographics and statistics in the US
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Embroiderer demographics by:
Embroiderer gender statistics
73.3% of embroiderers are women and 26.7% of embroiderers are men.
- Female, 73.3%
- Male, 26.7%
Embroiderer gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.3% |
| Male | 26.7% |
Embroiderer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$45,334
Female Income
$40,294
Embroiderer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in embroiderer positions over time. Currently, 73.3% of embroiderers are female.
Embroiderer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.73% | 76.27% |
| 2011 | 24.51% | 75.49% |
| 2012 | 25.94% | 74.06% |
| 2013 | 24.73% | 75.27% |
| 2014 | 24.96% | 75.04% |
| 2015 | 26.70% | 73.30% |
| 2016 | 27.77% | 72.23% |
| 2017 | 24.80% | 75.20% |
| 2018 | 28.50% | 71.50% |
| 2019 | 26.06% | 73.94% |
| 2020 | 24.65% | 75.35% |
| 2021 | 26.67% | 73.33% |
Embroiderer related jobs gender ratio
We compared embroiderers 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% |
| Embroiderer | 27% | 73% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Embroiderer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among embroiderers is White, which makes up 68.3% of all embroiderers. Comparatively, 9.9% of embroiderers are Asian and 8.5% of embroiderers are Black or African American.
- White, 68.3%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Embroiderer Race
| Embroiderer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.3% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Embroiderer race and ethnicity over time
See how embroiderer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Embroiderer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.26% | 11.39% | 11.77% | 9.75% |
| 2011 | 64.11% | 13.26% | 9.51% | 11.49% |
| 2012 | 64.92% | 11.81% | 10.93% | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 65.33% | 9.86% | 10.93% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 64.55% | 9.33% | 9.95% | 14.65% |
| 2015 | 67.51% | 9.23% | 10.36% | 11.26% |
| 2016 | 65.57% | 10.05% | 10.51% | 12.19% |
| 2017 | 66.09% | 11.13% | 9.33% | 11.32% |
| 2018 | 67.55% | 10.32% | 10.65% | 10.06% |
| 2019 | 69.47% | 10.31% | 10.54% | 8.37% |
| 2020 | 69.08% | 8.88% | 9.15% | 9.28% |
| 2021 | 68.30% | 8.53% | 9.92% | 7.96% |
Embroiderer wage gap by race
According to our data, white embroiderers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino embroiderers have the lowest average salary at $43,364.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,761 |
| White | $48,391 |
| Black or African American | $45,164 |
| Asian | $46,169 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,364 |
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Average embroiderer age
See how the average age of embroiderers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Embroiderer 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 |
Embroiderer age breakdown
The average age of embroiderers is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the embroiderer population.
Embroiderer age breakdown
| Embroiderer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Embroiderer educational attainment
The most common degree for embroiderers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of embroiderers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Embroiderers by degree level
| Embroiderer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Embroiderer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,977 |
| No Education | $44,616 |
Embroiderer employment statistics
Most embroiderers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where embroiderers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where embroiderers work.
Embroiderer jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Embroiderer jobs by company type
Employees with the embroiderer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most embroiderers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Embroiderer jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 5% |
Embroiderer jobs by industry
The most common industries for embroiderers are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Embroiderer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Retail | 23% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Embroiderer turnover and employment statistics
Embroiderer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for embroiderers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Embroiderer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Embroiderer 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 embroiderer tenure
The average embroiderer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 218 embroiderers resumes in Zippia's database.
Embroiderer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Embroiderer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of embroiderers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mater | 5.10% | 449 |
| Furniture Upholsterer Apprentice | 5.26% | 6,703 |
| Embroiderer | 5.45% | - |
| Skein Winder | 7.83% | 163 |
| Hand Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 4,883 |
Similar embroiderer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mater | 5.10% | 449 |
| Furniture Upholsterer Apprentice | 5.26% | 6,703 |
| Skein Winder | 7.83% | 163 |
| Hand Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 4,883 |
Foreign languages spoken by embroiderers
The most common foreign language among embroiderers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Cheyenne is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- German, 12.5%
- Cheyenne, 12.5%
Embroiderer languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Cheyenne | 12.5% |