Benefits clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Benefits clerk gender statistics
86.7% of benefits clerks are women and 13.3% of benefits clerks are men.
- Female, 86.7%
- Male, 13.3%
Benefits clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.7% |
| Male | 13.3% |
Benefits clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,372
Female income
$35,603
Benefits clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in benefits clerk positions over time. Currently, 86.7% of benefits clerks are female.
Benefits clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.02% | 88.98% |
| 2011 | 10.19% | 89.81% |
| 2012 | 10.66% | 89.34% |
| 2013 | 10.27% | 89.73% |
| 2014 | 12.53% | 87.47% |
| 2015 | 11.89% | 88.11% |
| 2016 | 11.87% | 88.13% |
| 2017 | 10.59% | 89.41% |
| 2018 | 11.01% | 88.99% |
| 2019 | 12.01% | 87.99% |
| 2020 | 11.85% | 88.15% |
| 2021 | 13.35% | 86.65% |
Benefits clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared benefits 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% |
| Benefits Clerk | 13% | 87% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Benefits clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among benefits clerks is White, which makes up 58.2% of all benefits clerks. Comparatively, 17.7% of benefits clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of benefits clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 58.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Benefits clerk race
| Benefits clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Benefits clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how benefits clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Benefits clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.02% | 12.70% | 4.04% | 14.41% |
| 2011 | 65.55% | 14.28% | 3.76% | 14.62% |
| 2012 | 68.33% | 11.89% | 3.71% | 13.73% |
| 2013 | 66.34% | 12.08% | 4.57% | 14.48% |
| 2014 | 65.25% | 12.33% | 4.82% | 15.19% |
| 2015 | 66.10% | 11.40% | 5.89% | 14.43% |
| 2016 | 66.83% | 11.95% | 4.70% | 14.55% |
| 2017 | 65.13% | 11.49% | 4.98% | 15.80% |
| 2018 | 63.84% | 10.66% | 5.20% | 17.55% |
| 2019 | 61.96% | 11.90% | 5.40% | 17.81% |
| 2020 | 61.23% | 11.17% | 6.58% | 17.19% |
| 2021 | 58.21% | 10.55% | 5.94% | 17.73% |
Benefits clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american benefits clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino benefits clerks have the lowest average salary at $35,665.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,655 |
| White | $35,880 |
| Black or African American | $37,024 |
| Asian | $36,653 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,665 |
Average benefits clerk age
See how the average age of benefits clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Benefits clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 46 | |
| Asian | 40 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 45 |
| White | 41 | 51 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 56.5 |
Benefits clerk age breakdown
The average age of benefits clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the benefits clerk population.
Benefits clerk age breakdown
| Benefits Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Benefits clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for benefits clerks is bachelor's degree, with 44% of benefits clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Benefits clerks by degree level
| Benefits clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Benefits clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, benefits clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,138 annually. With a Associate degree, benefits clerks earn a median annual income of $35,843 compared to $35,200 for benefits clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,200 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,138 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,843 |
Benefits clerk employment statistics
Most benefits clerks work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where benefits clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where benefits clerks work.
Benefits clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Benefits clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the benefits clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most benefits clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Benefits clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 7% |
Benefits clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for benefits clerks are education, professional and health care.
Benefits clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Benefits clerk turnover and employment statistics
Benefits clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for benefits clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Benefits clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Benefits clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.89% |
| 2011 | 6.51% |
| 2012 | 6.36% |
| 2013 | 4.27% |
| 2014 | 3.76% |
| 2015 | 2.34% |
| 2016 | 2.55% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.81% |
| 2019 | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 1.91% |
| 2021 | 3.88% |
Average benefits clerk tenure
The average benefits clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 619 benefits clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Benefits clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Benefits clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of benefits 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 Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Appeals And Generalist Clerk | 6.92% | 73,714 |
| Utility Teller | 7.10% | 15,563 |
| Sample Clerk | 7.32% | 66,477 |
| Collections Associate | 7.90% | 20,297 |
| Benefits Clerk | 9.53% | - |
| Casino Cashier Manager | 10.47% | 52,779 |
Similar benefits clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Appeals And Generalist Clerk | 6.92% | 73,714 |
| Utility Teller | 7.10% | 15,563 |
| Sample Clerk | 7.32% | 66,477 |
| Collections Associate | 7.90% | 20,297 |
| Casino Cashier Manager | 10.47% | 52,779 |
Foreign languages spoken by benefits clerks
The most common foreign language among benefits clerks is Spanish at 70.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 5.9% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 70.6%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Filipino, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Other, 5.8%
Benefits clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.6% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Filipino | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Other | 5.8% |
