Assignment clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Assignment clerk gender statistics
77.4% of assignment clerks are women and 22.6% of assignment clerks are men.
- Female, 77.4%
- Male, 22.6%
Assignment clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.4% |
| Male | 22.6% |
Assignment clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,340
Female income
$34,302
Assignment clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assignment clerk positions over time. Currently, 77.4% of assignment clerks are female.
Assignment clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.52% | 78.48% |
| 2011 | 20.82% | 79.18% |
| 2012 | 20.49% | 79.51% |
| 2013 | 20.92% | 79.08% |
| 2014 | 22.30% | 77.70% |
| 2015 | 22.26% | 77.74% |
| 2016 | 22.23% | 77.77% |
| 2017 | 23.32% | 76.68% |
| 2018 | 23.36% | 76.64% |
| 2019 | 21.06% | 78.94% |
| 2020 | 23.29% | 76.71% |
| 2021 | 22.62% | 77.38% |
Assignment clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared assignment clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Assignment Clerk | 23% | 77% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Assignment clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assignment clerks is White, which makes up 56.3% of all assignment clerks. Comparatively, 19.0% of assignment clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of assignment clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Assignment clerk race
| Assignment clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Assignment clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how assignment clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assignment clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.92% | 11.69% | 7.42% | 15.23% |
| 2011 | 61.52% | 12.16% | 6.96% | 16.05% |
| 2012 | 61.12% | 11.67% | 7.24% | 16.84% |
| 2013 | 61.20% | 11.35% | 7.17% | 16.80% |
| 2014 | 60.90% | 11.54% | 7.70% | 16.59% |
| 2015 | 60.96% | 10.85% | 7.62% | 17.23% |
| 2016 | 60.21% | 11.51% | 7.87% | 17.00% |
| 2017 | 60.92% | 10.38% | 7.75% | 17.54% |
| 2018 | 61.25% | 10.01% | 8.07% | 17.28% |
| 2019 | 58.79% | 10.77% | 8.44% | 18.65% |
| 2020 | 56.83% | 10.19% | 8.40% | 19.26% |
| 2021 | 56.35% | 10.15% | 8.91% | 19.03% |
Assignment clerk wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,162 |
| White | $35,349 |
| Black or African American | $35,362 |
| Asian | $35,471 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,355 |
Average assignment clerk age
See how the average age of assignment clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Assignment clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Assignment clerk age breakdown
The average age of assignment clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the assignment clerk population.
Assignment clerk age breakdown
| Assignment Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Assignment clerk educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Assignment clerks by degree level
| Assignment clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Assignment clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,405 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,457 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,894 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,035 |
Assignment clerk employment statistics
Most assignment clerks work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where assignment clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assignment clerks work.
Assignment clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Assignment clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the assignment clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assignment clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Assignment clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 16% |
Assignment clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for assignment clerks are professional, government and telecommunication.
Assignment clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Government | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Telecommunication | 13% |
| Education | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Assignment clerk turnover and employment statistics
Assignment clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assignment clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assignment clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assignment clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average assignment clerk tenure
The average assignment clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 401 assignment clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Assignment clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Assignment clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assignment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 4.67% | 277 |
| Assignment Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Charter | 6.98% | 1,051 |
| Mail Distribution Clerk | 7.17% | 88,012 |
| Underwriting Assistant | 11.18% | 1,967 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Multilith Operator | 14.20% | 25,692 |
Similar assignment clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 4.67% | 277 |
| Charter | 6.98% | 1,051 |
| Mail Distribution Clerk | 7.17% | 88,012 |
| Underwriting Assistant | 11.18% | 1,967 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Multilith Operator | 14.20% | 25,692 |
Foreign languages spoken by assignment clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Assignment clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |