Credit card clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Credit card clerk gender statistics
68.6% of credit card clerks are women and 31.4% of credit card clerks are men.
- Female, 68.6%
- Male, 31.4%
Credit card clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.6% |
| Male | 31.4% |
Credit card clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,168
Female income
$34,920
Credit card clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in credit card clerk positions over time. Currently, 68.6% of credit card clerks are female.
Credit card clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.04% | 69.96% |
| 2011 | 29.16% | 70.84% |
| 2012 | 28.75% | 71.25% |
| 2013 | 29.29% | 70.71% |
| 2014 | 31.00% | 69.00% |
| 2015 | 30.94% | 69.06% |
| 2016 | 30.92% | 69.08% |
| 2017 | 32.25% | 67.75% |
| 2018 | 32.30% | 67.70% |
| 2019 | 29.46% | 70.54% |
| 2020 | 32.22% | 67.78% |
| 2021 | 31.39% | 68.61% |
Credit card clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared credit card 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% |
| Credit Card Clerk | 31% | 69% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Credit card clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among credit card clerks is White, which makes up 55.4% of all credit card clerks. Comparatively, 21.4% of credit card clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of credit card clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.4%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Credit card clerk race
| Credit card clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Credit card clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how credit card clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Credit card clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.93% | 10.66% | 6.81% | 17.58% |
| 2011 | 60.53% | 11.14% | 6.35% | 18.41% |
| 2012 | 60.12% | 10.64% | 6.63% | 19.20% |
| 2013 | 60.21% | 10.33% | 6.56% | 19.16% |
| 2014 | 59.91% | 10.51% | 7.09% | 18.94% |
| 2015 | 59.97% | 9.82% | 7.01% | 19.58% |
| 2016 | 59.22% | 10.49% | 7.25% | 19.36% |
| 2017 | 59.93% | 9.36% | 7.14% | 19.90% |
| 2018 | 60.25% | 8.98% | 7.46% | 19.64% |
| 2019 | 57.80% | 9.75% | 7.82% | 21.01% |
| 2020 | 55.83% | 9.17% | 7.79% | 21.61% |
| 2021 | 55.35% | 9.12% | 8.29% | 21.39% |
Credit card clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian credit card clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown credit card clerks have the lowest average salary at $35,954.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,954 |
| White | $36,180 |
| Black or African American | $36,195 |
| Asian | $36,327 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,187 |
Average credit card clerk age
See how the average age of credit card clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Credit card 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 |
Credit card clerk age breakdown
The average age of credit card clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the credit card clerk population.
Credit card clerk age breakdown
| Credit Card Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Credit card clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for credit card clerks is bachelor's degree, with 37% of credit card clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Credit card clerks by degree level
| Credit card clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Credit card clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, credit card clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,457 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, credit card clerks earn a median annual income of $36,838 compared to $35,802 for credit card clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,457 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,107 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,838 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,802 |
Credit card clerk employment statistics
Most credit card clerks work for a public in the finance industry.
Company size where credit card clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where credit card clerks work.
Credit card clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Credit card clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the credit card clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most credit card clerks prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Credit card clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 51% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 3% |
Credit card clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for credit card clerks are finance, retail and hospitality.
Credit card clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Credit card clerk turnover and employment statistics
Credit card clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for credit card clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Credit card clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Credit card 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 credit card clerk tenure
The average credit card clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 523 credit card clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Credit card clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Credit card clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of credit card 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Key Operator | 4.67% | 39,708 |
| Credit Card Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Stuffer | 6.98% | 103 |
| Mailing Machine Assistant | 7.17% | 30,260 |
| Claims Technician | 11.18% | 34,213 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Duplicating Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,851 |
Similar credit card clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Key Operator | 4.67% | 39,708 |
| Stuffer | 6.98% | 103 |
| Mailing Machine Assistant | 7.17% | 30,260 |
| Claims Technician | 11.18% | 34,213 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Duplicating Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,851 |
Foreign languages spoken by credit card clerks
The most common foreign language among credit card clerks is Spanish at 45.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 45.0%
- German, 15.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Other, 15.0%
Credit card clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.0% |
| German | 15.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Other | 15.0% |
