Cost accounting clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Cost accounting clerk demographics by:
Cost accounting clerk gender statistics
78.3% of cost accounting clerks are women and 21.7% of cost accounting clerks are men.
- Female, 78.3%
- Male, 21.7%
Cost accounting clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.3% |
| Male | 21.7% |
Cost accounting clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,898
Female income
$37,736
Cost accounting clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cost accounting clerk positions over time. Currently, 78.3% of cost accounting clerks are female.
Cost accounting clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.30% | 81.70% |
| 2011 | 18.89% | 81.11% |
| 2012 | 19.17% | 80.83% |
| 2013 | 19.18% | 80.82% |
| 2014 | 18.72% | 81.28% |
| 2015 | 20.22% | 79.78% |
| 2016 | 19.21% | 80.79% |
| 2017 | 20.11% | 79.89% |
| 2018 | 21.44% | 78.56% |
| 2019 | 18.41% | 81.59% |
| 2020 | 19.36% | 80.64% |
| 2021 | 21.69% | 78.31% |
Cost accounting clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared cost accounting 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% |
| Cost Accounting Clerk | 22% | 78% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Cost accounting clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cost accounting clerks is White, which makes up 67.4% of all cost accounting clerks. Comparatively, 14.5% of cost accounting clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of cost accounting clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Cost accounting clerk race
| Cost accounting clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Cost accounting clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how cost accounting clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cost accounting clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.78% | 5.22% | 11.80% |
| 2011 | 72.67% | 8.25% | 5.40% | 11.65% |
| 2012 | 72.72% | 8.07% | 5.42% | 11.55% |
| 2013 | 71.97% | 8.11% | 5.84% | 11.97% |
| 2014 | 72.49% | 7.75% | 5.81% | 11.90% |
| 2015 | 71.80% | 7.54% | 5.99% | 12.37% |
| 2016 | 70.58% | 8.11% | 5.83% | 13.08% |
| 2017 | 71.16% | 7.44% | 6.18% | 12.83% |
| 2018 | 70.61% | 7.18% | 6.30% | 13.75% |
| 2019 | 71.59% | 7.03% | 6.34% | 12.87% |
| 2020 | 69.35% | 6.54% | 6.00% | 13.85% |
| 2021 | 67.44% | 6.84% | 6.59% | 14.54% |
Cost accounting clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cost accounting clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cost accounting clerks have the lowest average salary at $38,116.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,519 |
| White | $38,549 |
| Black or African American | $38,116 |
| Asian | $40,488 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,862 |
Average cost accounting clerk age
See how the average age of cost accounting clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cost accounting clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 53 |
| Unknown | 40 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46 |
| White | 47 | 55 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Cost accounting clerk age breakdown
The average age of cost accounting clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the cost accounting clerk population.
Cost accounting clerk age breakdown
| Cost Accounting Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Cost accounting clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for cost accounting clerks is bachelor's degree, with 46% of cost accounting clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Cost accounting clerks by degree level
| Cost accounting clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Cost accounting clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cost accounting clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,326 annually. With a Master's degree, cost accounting clerks earn a median annual income of $39,812 compared to $39,557 for cost accounting clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,812 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,445 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,326 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,557 |
Cost accounting clerk employment statistics
Most cost accounting clerks work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where cost accounting clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cost accounting clerks work.
Cost accounting clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Cost accounting clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the cost accounting clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cost accounting clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cost accounting clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 2% |
Cost accounting clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for cost accounting clerks are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Cost accounting clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Cost accounting clerk turnover and employment statistics
Cost accounting clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cost accounting clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cost accounting clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cost accounting clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 6.86% |
| 2012 | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 3.61% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 2.53% |
| 2020 | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 3.68% |
Average cost accounting clerk tenure
The average cost accounting clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 630 cost accounting clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Cost accounting clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Cost accounting clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cost accounting 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Cost Accounting Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Vault Teller | 7.10% | 11,212 |
| Follow Up Clerk | 7.32% | 69,206 |
| Senior Account Specialist | 7.90% | 103,476 |
| Benefits Clerk | 9.54% | 75,454 |
| Bank Vault Attendant | 10.47% | 47,488 |
Similar cost accounting clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Vault Teller | 7.10% | 11,212 |
| Follow Up Clerk | 7.32% | 69,206 |
| Senior Account Specialist | 7.90% | 103,476 |
| Benefits Clerk | 9.54% | 75,454 |
| Bank Vault Attendant | 10.47% | 47,488 |
Foreign languages spoken by cost accounting clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cost accounting clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
