Balance clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Balance clerk gender statistics
78.9% of balance clerks are women and 21.1% of balance clerks are men.
- Female, 78.9%
- Male, 21.1%
Balance clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.9% |
| Male | 21.1% |
Balance clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,726
Female income
$36,897
Balance clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in balance clerk positions over time. Currently, 78.9% of balance clerks are female.
Balance clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.80% | 82.20% |
| 2011 | 18.38% | 81.62% |
| 2012 | 18.65% | 81.35% |
| 2013 | 18.67% | 81.33% |
| 2014 | 18.21% | 81.79% |
| 2015 | 19.68% | 80.32% |
| 2016 | 18.70% | 81.30% |
| 2017 | 19.58% | 80.42% |
| 2018 | 20.88% | 79.12% |
| 2019 | 17.91% | 82.09% |
| 2020 | 18.85% | 81.15% |
| 2021 | 21.12% | 78.88% |
Balance clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared balance 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% |
| Balance Clerk | 21% | 79% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Balance clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among balance clerks is White, which makes up 67.2% of all balance clerks. Comparatively, 14.7% of balance clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of balance clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Balance clerk race
| Balance clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Balance clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how balance clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Balance clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.91% | 7.85% | 5.27% | 11.94% |
| 2011 | 72.41% | 8.32% | 5.44% | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 72.47% | 8.15% | 5.47% | 11.69% |
| 2013 | 71.71% | 8.19% | 5.89% | 12.11% |
| 2014 | 72.23% | 7.82% | 5.85% | 12.04% |
| 2015 | 71.55% | 7.61% | 6.03% | 12.51% |
| 2016 | 70.32% | 8.18% | 5.87% | 13.22% |
| 2017 | 70.90% | 7.51% | 6.22% | 12.97% |
| 2018 | 70.36% | 7.25% | 6.34% | 13.88% |
| 2019 | 71.33% | 7.10% | 6.38% | 13.01% |
| 2020 | 69.10% | 6.61% | 6.04% | 13.99% |
| 2021 | 67.18% | 6.91% | 6.63% | 14.67% |
Balance clerk wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,456 |
| White | $37,478 |
| Black or African American | $37,170 |
| Asian | $38,849 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,701 |
Average balance clerk age
See how the average age of balance clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Balance 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 |
Balance clerk age breakdown
The average age of balance clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the balance clerk population.
Balance clerk age breakdown
| Balance Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Balance clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for balance clerks is bachelor's degree, with 31% of balance clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Balance clerks by degree level
| Balance clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Balance clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,373 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,114 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,736 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,193 |
Balance clerk employment statistics
Company size where balance clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where balance clerks work.
Balance clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Balance clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for balance clerks are finance, professional and retail.
Balance clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 48% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Balance clerk turnover and employment statistics
Balance clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for balance clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Balance clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Balance 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 balance clerk tenure
The average balance clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 328 balance clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Balance clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Balance clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of balance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Balance Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Teller | 7.10% | 16,298 |
| Machine Biller | 7.32% | 30,693 |
| Coin Collector | 7.90% | 3,733 |
| Time Clerk | 9.54% | 67,317 |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |
Similar balance clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Teller | 7.10% | 16,298 |
| Machine Biller | 7.32% | 30,693 |
| Coin Collector | 7.90% | 3,733 |
| Time Clerk | 9.54% | 67,317 |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |
Foreign languages spoken by balance clerks
The most common foreign language among balance clerks is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.1% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Bulgarian, 11.1%
- Gujarati, 11.1%
- Hindi, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Balance clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Bulgarian | 11.1% |
| Gujarati | 11.1% |
| Hindi | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |