Adjustment clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Adjustment clerk gender statistics
83.3% of adjustment clerks are women and 16.7% of adjustment clerks are men.
- Female, 83.3%
- Male, 16.7%
Adjustment clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.3% |
| Male | 16.7% |
Adjustment clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,188
Female income
$29,701
Adjustment clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adjustment clerk positions over time. Currently, 83.3% of adjustment clerks are female.
Adjustment clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.96% | 86.04% |
| 2011 | 14.44% | 85.56% |
| 2012 | 14.66% | 85.34% |
| 2013 | 14.67% | 85.33% |
| 2014 | 14.30% | 85.70% |
| 2015 | 15.51% | 84.49% |
| 2016 | 14.70% | 85.30% |
| 2017 | 15.42% | 84.58% |
| 2018 | 16.51% | 83.49% |
| 2019 | 14.05% | 85.95% |
| 2020 | 14.82% | 85.18% |
| 2021 | 16.71% | 83.29% |
Adjustment clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared adjustment clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, time recorder and recovery agent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Billing Clerk | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist/Accounts Receivable | 5% | 95% |
| Directory Clerk | 7% | 93% |
| Adjustment Clerk | 17% | 83% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Adjustment clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adjustment clerks is White, which makes up 67.1% of all adjustment clerks. Comparatively, 14.7% of adjustment clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of adjustment clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Adjustment clerk race
| Adjustment clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Adjustment clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how adjustment clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adjustment clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.85% | 7.86% | 5.28% | 11.97% |
| 2011 | 72.35% | 8.34% | 5.45% | 11.82% |
| 2012 | 72.41% | 8.16% | 5.48% | 11.72% |
| 2013 | 71.65% | 8.20% | 5.90% | 12.14% |
| 2014 | 72.17% | 7.84% | 5.86% | 12.07% |
| 2015 | 71.49% | 7.63% | 6.04% | 12.54% |
| 2016 | 70.26% | 8.20% | 5.88% | 13.25% |
| 2017 | 70.84% | 7.53% | 6.23% | 13.00% |
| 2018 | 70.30% | 7.26% | 6.35% | 13.91% |
| 2019 | 71.27% | 7.12% | 6.39% | 13.04% |
| 2020 | 69.04% | 6.62% | 6.05% | 14.02% |
| 2021 | 67.12% | 6.93% | 6.64% | 14.71% |
Adjustment clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian adjustment clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american adjustment clerks have the lowest average salary at $29,861.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,030 |
| White | $30,043 |
| Black or African American | $29,861 |
| Asian | $30,844 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,173 |
Average adjustment clerk age
See how the average age of adjustment clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Adjustment clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 53 |
| Unknown | 40 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46 |
| White | 47 | 55 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Adjustment clerk age breakdown
The average age of adjustment clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the adjustment clerk population.
Adjustment clerk age breakdown
| Adjustment Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Adjustment clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for adjustment clerks is associate degree, with 30% of adjustment clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 26%.
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Adjustment clerks by degree level
| Adjustment clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Adjustment clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, adjustment clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $30,778 annually. With a Master's degree, adjustment clerks earn a median annual income of $30,567 compared to $30,462 for adjustment clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,567 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,416 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,778 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,462 |
Adjustment clerk employment statistics
Most adjustment clerks work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where adjustment clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adjustment clerks work.
Adjustment clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Adjustment clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the adjustment clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most adjustment clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Adjustment clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 5% |
Adjustment clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for adjustment clerks are finance, manufacturing and health care.
Adjustment clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 49% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Adjustment clerk turnover and employment statistics
Adjustment clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adjustment clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adjustment clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adjustment clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 6.86% |
| 2012 | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 3.61% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 2.53% |
| 2020 | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 3.68% |
Average adjustment clerk tenure
The average adjustment clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 485 adjustment clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Adjustment clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Adjustment clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adjustment clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Department Clerk | 6.59% | 102,459 |
| Adjustment Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Utility Teller | 7.10% | 15,563 |
| Machine Biller | 7.32% | 30,693 |
| Accounts Receivable Supervisor | 7.90% | 22,338 |
| Bonus Clerk | 9.54% | 66,386 |
| Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 68,085 |
Similar adjustment clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Department Clerk | 6.59% | 102,459 |
| Utility Teller | 7.10% | 15,563 |
| Machine Biller | 7.32% | 30,693 |
| Accounts Receivable Supervisor | 7.90% | 22,338 |
| Bonus Clerk | 9.54% | 66,386 |
| Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 68,085 |
Foreign languages spoken by adjustment clerks
The most common foreign language among adjustment clerks is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Berber at 10.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- Berber, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Cantonese, 10.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Adjustment clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| Berber | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Cantonese | 10.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |