Budget clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Budget clerk gender statistics
75.8% of budget clerks are women and 24.2% of budget clerks are men.
- Female, 75.8%
- Male, 24.2%
Budget clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.8% |
| Male | 24.2% |
Budget clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,390
Female income
$45,547
Budget clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in budget clerk positions over time. Currently, 75.8% of budget clerks are female.
Budget clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.56% | 79.44% |
| 2011 | 21.21% | 78.79% |
| 2012 | 21.51% | 78.49% |
| 2013 | 21.53% | 78.47% |
| 2014 | 21.02% | 78.98% |
| 2015 | 22.65% | 77.35% |
| 2016 | 21.56% | 78.44% |
| 2017 | 22.54% | 77.46% |
| 2018 | 23.98% | 76.02% |
| 2019 | 20.68% | 79.32% |
| 2020 | 21.72% | 78.28% |
| 2021 | 24.24% | 75.76% |
Budget clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared budget 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% |
| Budget Clerk | 24% | 76% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Budget clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among budget clerks is White, which makes up 67.6% of all budget clerks. Comparatively, 14.5% of budget clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of budget clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Budget clerk race
| Budget clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Budget clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how budget clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Budget clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.33% | 7.73% | 5.19% | 11.72% |
| 2011 | 72.83% | 8.21% | 5.37% | 11.56% |
| 2012 | 72.88% | 8.03% | 5.39% | 11.47% |
| 2013 | 72.12% | 8.07% | 5.82% | 11.89% |
| 2014 | 72.64% | 7.71% | 5.78% | 11.82% |
| 2015 | 71.96% | 7.50% | 5.96% | 12.28% |
| 2016 | 70.74% | 8.07% | 5.80% | 12.99% |
| 2017 | 71.31% | 7.40% | 6.15% | 12.74% |
| 2018 | 70.77% | 7.13% | 6.27% | 13.66% |
| 2019 | 71.75% | 6.99% | 6.31% | 12.79% |
| 2020 | 69.51% | 6.49% | 5.97% | 13.77% |
| 2021 | 67.59% | 6.80% | 6.56% | 14.45% |
Budget clerk wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,786 |
| White | $46,834 |
| Black or African American | $46,149 |
| Asian | $49,937 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,332 |
Average budget clerk age
See how the average age of budget clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Budget 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 |
Budget clerk age breakdown
The average age of budget clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the budget clerk population.
Budget clerk age breakdown
| Budget Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Budget clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for budget clerks is bachelor's degree, with 38% of budget clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Budget clerks by degree level
| Budget clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Budget clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,850 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,263 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,676 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,442 |
Budget clerk employment statistics
Most budget clerks work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where budget clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where budget clerks work.
Budget clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Budget clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the budget clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most budget clerks prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Budget clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 29% |
Budget clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for budget clerks are education, government and finance.
Budget clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Government | 26% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Budget clerk turnover and employment statistics
Budget clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for budget clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Budget clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Budget 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 budget clerk tenure
The average budget clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 186 budget clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Budget clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Budget clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of budget 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Budget Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Note Teller | 7.10% | 8,796 |
| Traffic Rate Computer | 7.32% | 15,466 |
| Collections Associate | 7.90% | 20,297 |
| Payroll Assistant | 9.54% | 7,063 |
| Safety Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 80,063 |
Similar budget clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Note Teller | 7.10% | 8,796 |
| Traffic Rate Computer | 7.32% | 15,466 |
| Collections Associate | 7.90% | 20,297 |
| Payroll Assistant | 9.54% | 7,063 |
| Safety Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 80,063 |
Foreign languages spoken by budget clerks
The most common foreign language among budget clerks is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Vietnamese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Budget clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Vietnamese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |