Commission clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Commission clerk gender statistics
77.3% of commission clerks are women and 22.7% of commission clerks are men.
- Female, 77.3%
- Male, 22.7%
Commission clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.3% |
| Male | 22.7% |
Commission clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,310
Female income
$55,770
Commission clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commission clerk positions over time. Currently, 77.3% of commission clerks are female.
Commission clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.07% | 80.93% |
| 2011 | 17.75% | 82.25% |
| 2012 | 18.50% | 81.50% |
| 2013 | 17.88% | 82.12% |
| 2014 | 21.42% | 78.58% |
| 2015 | 20.43% | 79.57% |
| 2016 | 20.40% | 79.60% |
| 2017 | 18.38% | 81.62% |
| 2018 | 19.06% | 80.94% |
| 2019 | 20.61% | 79.39% |
| 2020 | 20.37% | 79.63% |
| 2021 | 22.66% | 77.34% |
Commission clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared commission 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% |
| Commission Clerk | 23% | 77% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Commission clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commission clerks is White, which makes up 60.4% of all commission clerks. Comparatively, 16.0% of commission clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of commission clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Commission clerk race
| Commission clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Commission clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how commission clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commission clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.21% | 11.49% | 4.73% | 12.64% |
| 2011 | 67.73% | 13.06% | 4.44% | 12.85% |
| 2012 | 70.52% | 10.67% | 4.39% | 11.97% |
| 2013 | 68.53% | 10.87% | 5.25% | 12.71% |
| 2014 | 67.44% | 11.11% | 5.51% | 13.42% |
| 2015 | 68.28% | 10.18% | 6.57% | 12.67% |
| 2016 | 69.02% | 10.74% | 5.38% | 12.78% |
| 2017 | 67.31% | 10.27% | 5.66% | 14.03% |
| 2018 | 66.03% | 9.44% | 5.88% | 15.78% |
| 2019 | 64.14% | 10.68% | 6.08% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 63.42% | 9.95% | 7.26% | 15.42% |
| 2021 | 60.40% | 9.33% | 6.62% | 15.96% |
Commission clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american commission clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino commission clerks have the lowest average salary at $55,893.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,879 |
| White | $56,323 |
| Black or African American | $58,624 |
| Asian | $57,876 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,893 |
Average commission clerk age
See how the average age of commission clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Commission 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 |
Commission clerk age breakdown
The average age of commission clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the commission clerk population.
Commission clerk age breakdown
| Commission Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Commission clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for commission clerks is bachelor's degree, with 40% of commission clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Commission clerks by degree level
| Commission clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Commission clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commission clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $58,853 annually. With a Associate degree, commission clerks earn a median annual income of $56,251 compared to $54,967 for commission clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,967 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,853 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,251 |
Commission clerk employment statistics
Most commission clerks work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where commission clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commission clerks work.
Commission clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Commission clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the commission clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commission clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Commission clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 16% |
Commission clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for commission clerks are government, retail and professional.
Commission clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 16% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Insurance | 11% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Commission clerk turnover and employment statistics
Commission clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commission clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commission clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commission 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 commission clerk tenure
The average commission clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 154 commission clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Commission clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Commission clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commission 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Department Clerk | 6.59% | 102,459 |
| Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager | 6.92% | 38,098 |
| Head Teller | 7.10% | 17,164 |
| Demurrage Clerk | 7.32% | 66,318 |
| Accounts Receivable Supervisor | 7.90% | 22,338 |
| Commission Clerk | 9.53% | - |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |
Similar commission clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Department Clerk | 6.59% | 102,459 |
| Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager | 6.92% | 38,098 |
| Head Teller | 7.10% | 17,164 |
| Demurrage Clerk | 7.32% | 66,318 |
| Accounts Receivable Supervisor | 7.90% | 22,338 |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |
Foreign languages spoken by commission clerks
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Polish, 25.0%
Commission clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Polish | 25.0% |