Correspondence clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Correspondence clerk gender statistics
80.8% of correspondence clerks are women and 19.2% of correspondence clerks are men.
- Female, 80.8%
- Male, 19.2%
Correspondence clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.8% |
| Male | 19.2% |
Correspondence clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,421
Female income
$34,780
Correspondence clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in correspondence clerk positions over time. Currently, 80.8% of correspondence clerks are female.
Correspondence clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.11% | 75.89% |
| 2011 | 25.41% | 74.59% |
| 2012 | 24.47% | 75.53% |
| 2013 | 23.10% | 76.90% |
| 2014 | 27.96% | 72.04% |
| 2015 | 25.98% | 74.02% |
| 2016 | 30.47% | 69.53% |
| 2017 | 30.39% | 69.61% |
| 2018 | 21.01% | 78.99% |
| 2019 | 16.77% | 83.23% |
| 2020 | 17.17% | 82.83% |
| 2021 | 19.17% | 80.83% |
Correspondence clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared correspondence 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% |
| Correspondence Clerk | 19% | 81% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Correspondence clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among correspondence clerks is White, which makes up 63.9% of all correspondence clerks. Comparatively, 15.5% of correspondence clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of correspondence clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Correspondence clerk race
| Correspondence clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Correspondence clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how correspondence clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Correspondence clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.33% | 10.26% | 3.97% | 15.47% |
| 2011 | 68.62% | 10.67% | 4.60% | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 68.19% | 11.29% | 4.25% | 14.37% |
| 2013 | 66.94% | 9.57% | 6.46% | 14.68% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 10.61% | 4.63% | 13.96% |
| 2015 | 66.49% | 11.31% | 4.53% | 14.55% |
| 2016 | 64.51% | 10.18% | 6.54% | 15.42% |
| 2017 | 67.77% | 11.12% | 3.90% | 15.43% |
| 2018 | 66.94% | 11.74% | 5.29% | 13.07% |
| 2019 | 66.86% | 9.13% | 6.85% | 14.85% |
| 2020 | 63.86% | 9.81% | 4.32% | 16.60% |
| 2021 | 63.88% | 9.45% | 5.95% | 15.55% |
Correspondence clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian correspondence clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown correspondence clerks have the lowest average salary at $35,146.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,146 |
| White | $35,724 |
| Black or African American | $36,887 |
| Asian | $37,752 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,653 |
Average correspondence clerk age
See how the average age of correspondence clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Correspondence clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 29.5 | 44 |
| White | 39.5 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 37.5 | 48 |
| Asian | 38 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 45 |
Correspondence clerk age breakdown
The average age of correspondence clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the correspondence clerk population.
Correspondence clerk age breakdown
| Correspondence Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Correspondence clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for correspondence clerks is bachelor's degree, with 29% of correspondence clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Correspondence clerks by degree level
| Correspondence clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Correspondence clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, correspondence clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,539 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, correspondence clerks earn a median annual income of $38,670 compared to $34,155 for correspondence clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,539 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,229 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,670 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,155 |
Correspondence clerk employment statistics
Most correspondence clerks work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where correspondence clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where correspondence clerks work.
Correspondence clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Correspondence clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the correspondence clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most correspondence clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Correspondence clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 9% |
Correspondence clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for correspondence clerks are health care, professional and finance.
Correspondence clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 31% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Correspondence clerk turnover and employment statistics
Correspondence clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for correspondence clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Correspondence clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Correspondence clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.90% |
| 2011 | 9.62% |
| 2012 | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 7.91% |
| 2015 | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 5.73% |
| 2017 | 5.47% |
| 2018 | 4.57% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 7.50% |
Average correspondence clerk tenure
The average correspondence clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 776 correspondence clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Correspondence clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Correspondence clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of correspondence 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondence Clerk | 5.53% | - |
| Contact Officer | 6.73% | 56,957 |
| Circulation Representative | 7.19% | 96,530 |
| Cut File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,500 |
| Credit Processor | 8.99% | 11,088 |
| Library Paraprofessional | 11.16% | 2,552 |
| Human Resources Technician | 15.31% | 39,846 |
Similar correspondence clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Officer | 6.73% | 56,957 |
| Circulation Representative | 7.19% | 96,530 |
| Cut File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,500 |
| Credit Processor | 8.99% | 11,088 |
| Library Paraprofessional | 11.16% | 2,552 |
| Human Resources Technician | 15.31% | 39,846 |
Foreign languages spoken by correspondence clerks
The most common foreign language among correspondence clerks is Spanish at 85.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 4.8% and French is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Russian, 4.8%
- French, 4.8%
- Tagalog, 4.8%
Correspondence clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Russian | 4.8% |
| French | 4.8% |
| Tagalog | 4.8% |
