Correspondence specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Correspondence specialist gender statistics
76.2% of correspondence specialists are women and 23.8% of correspondence specialists are men.
- Female, 76.2%
- Male, 23.8%
Correspondence specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.2% |
| Male | 23.8% |
Correspondence specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,153
Female income
$34,591
Correspondence specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in correspondence specialist positions over time. Currently, 76.2% of correspondence specialists are female.
Correspondence specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.55% | 70.45% |
| 2011 | 31.02% | 68.98% |
| 2012 | 29.96% | 70.04% |
| 2013 | 28.39% | 71.61% |
| 2014 | 33.88% | 66.12% |
| 2015 | 31.66% | 68.34% |
| 2016 | 36.65% | 63.35% |
| 2017 | 36.56% | 63.44% |
| 2018 | 25.98% | 74.02% |
| 2019 | 21.01% | 78.99% |
| 2020 | 21.48% | 78.52% |
| 2021 | 23.84% | 76.16% |
Correspondence specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared correspondence specialists 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 Specialist | 24% | 76% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Correspondence specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among correspondence specialists is White, which makes up 63.9% of all correspondence specialists. Comparatively, 15.5% of correspondence specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of correspondence specialists 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 specialist race
| Correspondence specialist 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 specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how correspondence specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Correspondence specialist 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 specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian correspondence specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown correspondence specialists have the lowest average salary at $35,157.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,157 |
| White | $36,056 |
| Black or African American | $37,893 |
| Asian | $39,279 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,520 |
Average correspondence specialist age
See how the average age of correspondence specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Correspondence specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of correspondence specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the correspondence specialist population.
Correspondence specialist age breakdown
| Correspondence Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Correspondence specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for correspondence specialists is bachelor's degree, with 57% of correspondence specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Correspondence specialists by degree level
| Correspondence specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Correspondence specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, correspondence specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,263 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, correspondence specialists earn a median annual income of $40,769 compared to $33,632 for correspondence specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,263 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,229 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,769 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,632 |
Correspondence specialist employment statistics
Most correspondence specialists work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where correspondence specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where correspondence specialists work.
Correspondence specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Correspondence specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the correspondence specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most correspondence specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Correspondence specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 7% |
Correspondence specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for correspondence specialists are finance, health care and insurance.
Correspondence specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Correspondence specialist turnover and employment statistics
Correspondence specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for correspondence specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Correspondence specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Correspondence specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average correspondence specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 695 correspondence specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Correspondence specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Correspondence specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of correspondence specialists 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 Specialist | 5.53% | - |
| Medicaid Specialist | 6.73% | 73,368 |
| Customer Service Attendant | 7.19% | 292,907 |
| Document Clerk | 8.60% | 99,244 |
| Credit Rating Inspector | 8.99% | 21,641 |
| Library Page | 11.16% | 848 |
| Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 40,408 |
Similar correspondence specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid Specialist | 6.73% | 73,368 |
| Customer Service Attendant | 7.19% | 292,907 |
| Document Clerk | 8.60% | 99,244 |
| Credit Rating Inspector | 8.99% | 21,641 |
| Library Page | 11.16% | 848 |
| Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 40,408 |
Foreign languages spoken by correspondence specialists
The most common foreign language among correspondence specialists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 14.3%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Braille, 7.1%
- Dakota, 7.1%
- Other, 14.4%
Correspondence specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Braille | 7.1% |
| Dakota | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.4% |
