Auction clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Auction clerk gender statistics
80.4% of auction clerks are women and 19.6% of auction clerks are men.
- Female, 80.4%
- Male, 19.6%
Auction clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.4% |
| Male | 19.6% |
Auction clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,077
Female income
$37,577
Auction clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auction clerk positions over time. Currently, 80.4% of auction clerks are female.
Auction clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.62% | 81.38% |
| 2011 | 17.99% | 82.01% |
| 2012 | 17.69% | 82.31% |
| 2013 | 18.08% | 81.92% |
| 2014 | 19.31% | 80.69% |
| 2015 | 19.27% | 80.73% |
| 2016 | 19.26% | 80.74% |
| 2017 | 20.23% | 79.77% |
| 2018 | 20.27% | 79.73% |
| 2019 | 18.20% | 81.80% |
| 2020 | 20.21% | 79.79% |
| 2021 | 19.60% | 80.40% |
Auction clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared auction 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% |
| Auction Clerk | 20% | 80% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Auction clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auction clerks is White, which makes up 61.6% of all auction clerks. Comparatively, 17.4% of auction clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of auction clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Auction clerk race
| Auction clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Auction clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how auction clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auction clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.13% | 11.24% | 4.36% | 13.55% |
| 2011 | 66.73% | 11.72% | 3.90% | 14.38% |
| 2012 | 66.32% | 11.22% | 4.18% | 15.17% |
| 2013 | 66.41% | 10.91% | 4.10% | 15.13% |
| 2014 | 66.11% | 11.10% | 4.63% | 14.91% |
| 2015 | 66.17% | 10.40% | 4.56% | 15.56% |
| 2016 | 65.42% | 11.07% | 4.80% | 15.33% |
| 2017 | 66.13% | 9.94% | 4.68% | 15.87% |
| 2018 | 66.45% | 9.56% | 5.01% | 15.61% |
| 2019 | 64.00% | 10.33% | 5.37% | 16.98% |
| 2020 | 62.03% | 9.75% | 5.33% | 17.58% |
| 2021 | 61.55% | 9.70% | 5.84% | 17.36% |
Auction clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian auction clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown auction clerks have the lowest average salary at $38,819.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,819 |
| White | $39,091 |
| Black or African American | $39,109 |
| Asian | $39,268 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,100 |
Average auction clerk age
See how the average age of auction clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auction 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 |
Auction clerk age breakdown
The average age of auction clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the auction clerk population.
Auction clerk age breakdown
| Auction Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Auction clerk educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Auction clerks by degree level
| Auction clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Auction clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, auction clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,632 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, auction clerks earn a median annual income of $39,884 compared to $38,636 for auction clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,632 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,801 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,884 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,636 |
Auction clerk employment statistics
Most auction clerks work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where auction clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auction clerks work.
Auction clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Auction clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the auction clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most auction clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Auction clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 4% |
Auction clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for auction clerks are automotive, professional and retail.
Auction clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 18% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Auction clerk turnover and employment statistics
Auction clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auction clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auction clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auction 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 auction clerk tenure
The average auction clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 349 auction clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Auction clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Auction clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auction 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Reviewer | 4.67% | 67,068 |
| Auction Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Performance Reporter | 6.98% | 5,635 |
| Insert Operator | 7.17% | 41,080 |
| Claims Technician | 11.18% | 34,213 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Duplicating Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,851 |
Similar auction clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Reviewer | 4.67% | 67,068 |
| Performance Reporter | 6.98% | 5,635 |
| Insert Operator | 7.17% | 41,080 |
| Claims Technician | 11.18% | 34,213 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Duplicating Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,851 |
Foreign languages spoken by auction clerks
The most common foreign language among auction clerks is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 11.1% and German is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Dakota, 11.1%
- German, 11.1%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Russian, 11.1%
Auction clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Dakota | 11.1% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
