Computer clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer clerk gender statistics
60.8% of computer clerks are women and 39.2% of computer clerks are men.
- Female, 60.8%
- Male, 39.2%
Computer clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.8% |
| Male | 39.2% |
Computer clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,885
Female income
$29,870
Computer clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer clerk positions over time. Currently, 60.8% of computer clerks are female.
Computer clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.65% | 62.35% |
| 2011 | 36.67% | 63.33% |
| 2012 | 36.21% | 63.79% |
| 2013 | 36.81% | 63.19% |
| 2014 | 38.72% | 61.28% |
| 2015 | 38.66% | 61.34% |
| 2016 | 38.63% | 61.37% |
| 2017 | 40.10% | 59.90% |
| 2018 | 40.16% | 59.84% |
| 2019 | 37.00% | 63.00% |
| 2020 | 40.07% | 59.93% |
| 2021 | 39.16% | 60.84% |
Computer clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Computer Clerk | 39% | 61% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Computer clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer clerks is White, which makes up 53.0% of all computer clerks. Comparatively, 19.5% of computer clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of computer clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 53.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Computer clerk race
| Computer clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Computer clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how computer clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.58% | 13.85% | 7.67% | 15.74% |
| 2011 | 58.18% | 14.32% | 7.21% | 16.56% |
| 2012 | 57.77% | 13.82% | 7.49% | 17.35% |
| 2013 | 57.86% | 13.51% | 7.42% | 17.31% |
| 2014 | 57.55% | 13.70% | 7.95% | 17.10% |
| 2015 | 57.62% | 13.00% | 7.87% | 17.74% |
| 2016 | 56.87% | 13.67% | 8.11% | 17.51% |
| 2017 | 57.58% | 12.54% | 7.99% | 18.05% |
| 2018 | 57.90% | 12.16% | 8.32% | 17.79% |
| 2019 | 55.45% | 12.93% | 8.68% | 19.16% |
| 2020 | 53.48% | 12.35% | 8.64% | 19.77% |
| 2021 | 53.00% | 12.31% | 9.15% | 19.54% |
Computer clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown computer clerks have the lowest average salary at $30,711.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,711 |
| White | $30,894 |
| Black or African American | $30,907 |
| Asian | $31,014 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,900 |
Average computer clerk age
See how the average age of computer clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Computer clerk age breakdown
The average age of computer clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the computer clerk population.
Computer clerk age breakdown
| Computer Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Computer clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for computer clerks is bachelor's degree, with 31% of computer clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Computer clerks by degree level
| Computer clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Computer clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $31,931 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, computer clerks earn a median annual income of $31,429 compared to $30,587 for computer clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,931 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,022 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,429 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,587 |
Computer clerk employment statistics
Most computer clerks work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where computer clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer clerks work.
Computer clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Computer clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the computer clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer clerks prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Computer clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 22% |
Computer clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer clerks are government, education and health care.
Computer clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 18% |
| Education | 12% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Computer clerk turnover and employment statistics
Computer clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average computer clerk tenure
The average computer clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 685 computer clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Computer clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Conversion Operator | 4.67% | 91,671 |
| Computer Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Compliance Assistant | 6.98% | 15,330 |
| Mailroom Assistant | 7.17% | 13,048 |
| Insurance Verifier | 11.18% | 84,023 |
| Record Tabulating Clerk | 11.19% | 66,589 |
| Line-O-Scribe Operator | 14.20% | 73,362 |
Similar computer clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Conversion Operator | 4.67% | 91,671 |
| Compliance Assistant | 6.98% | 15,330 |
| Mailroom Assistant | 7.17% | 13,048 |
| Insurance Verifier | 11.18% | 84,023 |
| Record Tabulating Clerk | 11.19% | 66,589 |
| Line-O-Scribe Operator | 14.20% | 73,362 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer clerks
The most common foreign language among computer clerks is Spanish at 60.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Somali at 6.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 60.6%
- Somali, 6.1%
- Italian, 6.1%
- Portuguese, 3.0%
- Chinese, 3.0%
- Other, 21.2%
Computer clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.6% |
| Somali | 6.1% |
| Italian | 6.1% |
| Portuguese | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 3.0% |
| Other | 21.2% |
