Clerical supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Clerical supervisor demographics by:
Clerical supervisor gender statistics
87.1% of clerical supervisors are women and 12.9% of clerical supervisors are men.
- Female, 87.1%
- Male, 12.9%
Clerical supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.1% |
| Male | 12.9% |
Clerical supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,228
Female income
$43,186
Clerical supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clerical supervisor positions over time. Currently, 87.1% of clerical supervisors are female.
Clerical supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.20% | 83.80% |
| 2011 | 15.69% | 84.31% |
| 2012 | 16.93% | 83.07% |
| 2013 | 17.03% | 82.97% |
| 2014 | 16.65% | 83.35% |
| 2015 | 16.77% | 83.23% |
| 2016 | 17.71% | 82.29% |
| 2017 | 16.73% | 83.27% |
| 2018 | 15.79% | 84.21% |
| 2019 | 13.32% | 86.68% |
| 2020 | 12.38% | 87.62% |
| 2021 | 12.87% | 87.13% |
Clerical supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared clerical supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, chief order dispatcher and chief service observer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Receptionist | 7% | 93% |
| Billing Office Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Office Manager/Office Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Clerical Supervisor | 13% | 87% |
| Chief Load Dispatcher | 90% | 10% |
| Chief Service Observer | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Order Dispatcher | 93% | 8% |
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Clerical supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clerical supervisors is White, which makes up 61.0% of all clerical supervisors. Comparatively, 18.7% of clerical supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of clerical supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Clerical supervisor race
| Clerical supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Clerical supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how clerical supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clerical supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.93% | 10.87% | 4.48% | 15.62% |
| 2011 | 66.13% | 11.62% | 4.39% | 15.57% |
| 2012 | 65.15% | 11.93% | 4.59% | 15.92% |
| 2013 | 65.80% | 11.40% | 4.85% | 15.78% |
| 2014 | 65.64% | 11.21% | 4.39% | 16.40% |
| 2015 | 64.82% | 11.28% | 4.88% | 16.57% |
| 2016 | 63.93% | 11.54% | 5.00% | 17.02% |
| 2017 | 64.10% | 10.70% | 5.34% | 17.18% |
| 2018 | 64.72% | 10.20% | 5.46% | 16.93% |
| 2019 | 65.25% | 9.53% | 4.94% | 17.71% |
| 2020 | 62.87% | 9.75% | 5.10% | 17.32% |
| 2021 | 61.02% | 9.72% | 5.23% | 18.67% |
Clerical supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian clerical supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american clerical supervisors have the lowest average salary at $45,500.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,366 |
| White | $46,207 |
| Black or African American | $45,500 |
| Asian | $46,631 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,444 |
Average clerical supervisor age
See how the average age of clerical supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Clerical supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Unknown | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 | 47.5 |
Clerical supervisor age breakdown
The average age of clerical supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the clerical supervisor population.
Clerical supervisor age breakdown
| Clerical Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Clerical supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for clerical supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 38% of clerical supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Clerical supervisors by degree level
| Clerical supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Clerical supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, clerical supervisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,048 annually. With a Master's degree, clerical supervisors earn a median annual income of $51,516 compared to $47,268 for clerical supervisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,516 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,163 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,268 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,048 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,197 |
Clerical supervisor employment statistics
Most clerical supervisors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where clerical supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clerical supervisors work.
Clerical supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Clerical supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the clerical supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clerical supervisors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Clerical supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 18% |
Clerical supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for clerical supervisors are health care, government and insurance.
Clerical supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 28% |
| Government | 15% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Clerical supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Clerical supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clerical supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clerical supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clerical supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.46% |
| 2014 | 3.39% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average clerical supervisor tenure
The average clerical supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,120 clerical supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Clerical supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Clerical supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clerical supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Dispatcher | 6.75% | 29,409 |
| Accounting Internship | 6.76% | 80,299 |
| Executive Administrator | 7.79% | 141,235 |
| Clerical Supervisor | 8.06% | - |
| Accounts Receivable Specialist | 8.49% | 61,988 |
| Parcel Assistant | 8.68% | 10,187 |
| Loan Specialist | 9.31% | 29,041 |
Similar clerical supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Dispatcher | 6.75% | 29,409 |
| Accounting Internship | 6.76% | 80,299 |
| Executive Administrator | 7.79% | 141,235 |
| Accounts Receivable Specialist | 8.49% | 61,988 |
| Parcel Assistant | 8.68% | 10,187 |
| Loan Specialist | 9.31% | 29,041 |
Foreign languages spoken by clerical supervisors
- Spanish, 91.3%
- French, 8.7%
Clerical supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 91.3% |
| French | 8.7% |
