Circulation desk clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Circulation desk clerk gender statistics
65.2% of circulation desk clerks are women and 34.8% of circulation desk clerks are men.
- Female, 65.2%
- Male, 34.8%
Circulation desk clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.2% |
| Male | 34.8% |
Circulation desk clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$24,911
Female income
$24,672
Circulation desk clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in circulation desk clerk positions over time. Currently, 65.2% of circulation desk clerks are female.
Circulation desk clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.23% | 66.77% |
| 2011 | 36.45% | 63.55% |
| 2012 | 37.03% | 62.97% |
| 2013 | 36.00% | 64.00% |
| 2014 | 35.45% | 64.55% |
| 2015 | 36.44% | 63.56% |
| 2016 | 32.72% | 67.28% |
| 2017 | 40.91% | 59.09% |
| 2018 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2019 | 34.45% | 65.55% |
| 2020 | 39.26% | 60.74% |
| 2021 | 34.76% | 65.24% |
Circulation desk clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared circulation desk clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Circulation Desk Clerk | 35% | 65% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Circulation desk clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among circulation desk clerks is White, which makes up 53.4% of all circulation desk clerks. Comparatively, 16.3% of circulation desk clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of circulation desk clerks are Asian.
- White, 53.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Asian, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Circulation desk clerk race
| Circulation desk clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Circulation desk clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how circulation desk clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Circulation desk clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.52% | 10.49% | 9.33% | 14.37% |
| 2011 | 62.04% | 11.00% | 10.80% | 12.85% |
| 2012 | 62.75% | 9.65% | 9.01% | 14.49% |
| 2013 | 62.63% | 10.65% | 8.12% | 14.91% |
| 2014 | 61.82% | 10.76% | 9.35% | 14.05% |
| 2015 | 60.38% | 11.41% | 10.12% | 14.80% |
| 2016 | 59.23% | 11.53% | 9.96% | 15.10% |
| 2017 | 58.62% | 11.12% | 9.97% | 16.89% |
| 2018 | 59.62% | 10.74% | 9.21% | 17.17% |
| 2019 | 57.54% | 11.12% | 11.31% | 15.66% |
| 2020 | 56.60% | 9.52% | 10.52% | 18.55% |
| 2021 | 53.42% | 9.23% | 12.59% | 16.32% |
Circulation desk clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian circulation desk clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american circulation desk clerks have the lowest average salary at $24,574.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $24,908 |
| White | $24,602 |
| Black or African American | $24,574 |
| Asian | $25,610 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $24,872 |
Average circulation desk clerk age
See how the average age of circulation desk clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Circulation desk clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 30.5 | 33.5 |
| Unknown | 33 | 45 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 27 |
| White | 30 | 36.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Circulation desk clerk age breakdown
The average age of circulation desk clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 38% of the circulation desk clerk population.
Circulation desk clerk age breakdown
| Circulation Desk Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 38% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 35% |
Circulation desk clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for circulation desk clerks is bachelor's degree, with 59% of circulation desk clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Circulation desk clerks by degree level
| Circulation desk clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Circulation desk clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, circulation desk clerks with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $25,230 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, circulation desk clerks earn a median annual income of $25,186 compared to $24,856 for circulation desk clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,856 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $25,186 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $25,230 |
Circulation desk clerk employment statistics
Company size where circulation desk clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where circulation desk clerks work.
Circulation desk clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Circulation desk clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the circulation desk clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most circulation desk clerks prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Circulation desk clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 7% |
| Government | 21% |
Circulation desk clerk turnover and employment statistics
Circulation desk clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for circulation desk clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Circulation desk clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Circulation desk clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.56% |
| 2011 | 10.81% |
| 2012 | 9.63% |
| 2013 | 10.19% |
| 2014 | 7.79% |
| 2015 | 8.09% |
| 2016 | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 6.31% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 5.37% |
| 2020 | 10.68% |
| 2021 | 11.49% |
Average circulation desk clerk tenure
The average circulation desk clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 380 circulation desk clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Circulation desk clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Circulation desk clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of circulation desk 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Customer Service Agent | 7.19% | 219,115 |
| Indexer | 8.60% | 991 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Pager | 11.16% | 103 |
| Circulation Desk Clerk | 12.65% | - |
| Personnel Aide | 15.31% | 42,920 |
Similar circulation desk clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Customer Service Agent | 7.19% | 219,115 |
| Indexer | 8.60% | 991 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Pager | 11.16% | 103 |
| Personnel Aide | 15.31% | 42,920 |
Foreign languages spoken by circulation desk clerks
The most common foreign language among circulation desk clerks is Spanish at 47.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 8.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 47.8%
- Arabic, 8.7%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- German, 4.3%
- Other, 30.6%
Circulation desk clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.8% |
| Arabic | 8.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Other | 30.6% |
