Check writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Check writer gender statistics
68.3% of check writers are women and 31.7% of check writers are men.
- Female, 68.3%
- Male, 31.7%
Check writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.3% |
| Male | 31.7% |
Check writer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,668
Female income
$92,968
Check writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in check writer positions over time. Currently, 68.3% of check writers are female.
Check writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.68% | 72.32% |
| 2011 | 30.11% | 69.89% |
| 2012 | 27.84% | 72.16% |
| 2013 | 27.55% | 72.45% |
| 2014 | 28.53% | 71.47% |
| 2015 | 28.59% | 71.41% |
| 2016 | 30.12% | 69.88% |
| 2017 | 29.71% | 70.29% |
| 2018 | 32.05% | 67.95% |
| 2019 | 32.72% | 67.28% |
| 2020 | 32.87% | 67.13% |
| 2021 | 31.75% | 68.25% |
Check writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared check writers 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% |
| Check Writer | 32% | 68% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Check writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among check writers is White, which makes up 57.3% of all check writers. Comparatively, 17.5% of check writers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of check writers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Check writer race
| Check writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Check writer race and ethnicity over time
See how check writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Check writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.28% | 13.99% | 6.21% | 14.15% |
| 2011 | 63.09% | 14.24% | 5.60% | 14.29% |
| 2012 | 64.08% | 12.92% | 6.00% | 14.64% |
| 2013 | 63.42% | 13.64% | 5.99% | 14.48% |
| 2014 | 63.18% | 13.44% | 5.68% | 14.88% |
| 2015 | 63.09% | 13.59% | 6.66% | 14.10% |
| 2016 | 62.51% | 13.29% | 6.27% | 15.15% |
| 2017 | 62.66% | 13.07% | 6.21% | 15.56% |
| 2018 | 61.75% | 13.01% | 7.10% | 15.38% |
| 2019 | 64.34% | 11.94% | 6.24% | 14.80% |
| 2020 | 60.21% | 13.38% | 6.20% | 15.49% |
| 2021 | 57.25% | 12.44% | 7.54% | 17.51% |
Check writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian check writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american check writers have the lowest average salary at $95,721.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,134 |
| White | $97,436 |
| Black or African American | $95,721 |
| Asian | $102,865 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $100,347 |
Average check writer age
See how the average age of check writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Check writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 35 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 43 |
| White | 40 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Check writer age breakdown
The average age of check writers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the check writer population.
Check writer age breakdown
| Check Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Check writer educational attainment
The most common degree for check writers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of check writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Check writers by degree level
| Check writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Check writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, check writers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $119,685 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, check writers earn a median annual income of $101,941 compared to $89,755 for check writers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $119,685 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $88,988 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,941 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $89,755 |
Check writer employment statistics
Company size where check writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where check writers work.
Check writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Check writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for check writers are finance, manufacturing and technology.
Check writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Insurance | 11% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
Check writer turnover and employment statistics
Check writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for check writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Check writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Check writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 6.69% |
| 2012 | 5.66% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.34% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.84% |
| 2018 | 2.85% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 3.55% |
Average check writer tenure
The average check writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 68 check writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Check writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Check writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of check writers 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 |
| Budget Clerk | 6.92% | 67,164 |
| Savings Teller | 7.10% | 8,782 |
| Check Writer | 7.32% | - |
| Loss Mitigation Specialist | 7.90% | 7,596 |
| Payroll Processor | 9.54% | 11,795 |
| Casino Cashier Manager | 10.47% | 52,779 |
Similar check writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Budget Clerk | 6.92% | 67,164 |
| Savings Teller | 7.10% | 8,782 |
| Loss Mitigation Specialist | 7.90% | 7,596 |
| Payroll Processor | 9.54% | 11,795 |
| Casino Cashier Manager | 10.47% | 52,779 |
Foreign languages spoken by check writers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Check writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |