Credit reference clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Credit reference clerk demographics by:
Credit reference clerk gender statistics
75.4% of credit reference clerks are women and 24.6% of credit reference clerks are men.
- Female, 75.4%
- Male, 24.6%
Credit reference clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.4% |
| Male | 24.6% |
Credit reference clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$107,526
Female income
$93,443
Credit reference clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in credit reference clerk positions over time. Currently, 75.4% of credit reference clerks are female.
Credit reference clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.83% | 75.17% |
| 2011 | 25.84% | 74.16% |
| 2012 | 27.60% | 72.40% |
| 2013 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
| 2014 | 32.97% | 67.03% |
| 2015 | 25.34% | 74.66% |
| 2016 | 27.93% | 72.07% |
| 2017 | 26.20% | 73.80% |
| 2018 | 29.92% | 70.08% |
| 2019 | 30.22% | 69.78% |
| 2020 | 23.96% | 76.04% |
| 2021 | 24.62% | 75.38% |
Credit reference clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared credit reference 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% |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 25% | 75% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Credit reference clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among credit reference clerks is White, which makes up 64.2% of all credit reference clerks. Comparatively, 16.2% of credit reference clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of credit reference clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 64.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Credit reference clerk race
| Credit reference clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Credit reference clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how credit reference clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Credit reference clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.49% | 12.60% | 5.61% | 14.62% |
| 2011 | 67.37% | 12.37% | 5.98% | 11.75% |
| 2012 | 67.49% | 11.06% | 6.89% | 13.24% |
| 2013 | 63.90% | 13.10% | 5.87% | 15.13% |
| 2014 | 66.55% | 12.15% | 5.35% | 13.11% |
| 2015 | 59.04% | 11.90% | 6.92% | 18.95% |
| 2016 | 64.49% | 11.77% | 7.18% | 14.06% |
| 2017 | 65.83% | 10.23% | 6.47% | 15.32% |
| 2018 | 61.82% | 13.76% | 7.19% | 15.10% |
| 2019 | 63.84% | 9.88% | 4.75% | 18.64% |
| 2020 | 62.61% | 13.66% | 4.61% | 16.28% |
| 2021 | 64.24% | 10.65% | 4.40% | 16.16% |
Credit reference clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american credit reference clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White credit reference clerks have the lowest average salary at $99,030.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,702 |
| White | $99,030 |
| Black or African American | $122,362 |
| Asian | $115,947 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $102,611 |
Average credit reference clerk age
See how the average age of credit reference clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Credit reference clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 41 |
Credit reference clerk age breakdown
The average age of credit reference clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the credit reference clerk population.
Credit reference clerk age breakdown
| Credit Reference Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Credit reference clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for credit reference clerks is bachelor's degree, with 65% of credit reference clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 14% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Credit reference clerks by degree level
| Credit reference clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Credit reference clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, credit reference clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $98,475 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, credit reference clerks earn a median annual income of $70,513 compared to $69,787 for credit reference clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $70,513 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,475 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,787 |
Credit reference clerk employment statistics
Company size where credit reference clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where credit reference clerks work.
Credit reference clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Credit reference clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the credit reference clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most credit reference clerks prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Credit reference clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 28% |
| Government | 20% |
Credit reference clerk turnover and employment statistics
Credit reference clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for credit reference clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Credit reference clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Credit reference clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.99% |
| 2011 | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 3.44% |
| 2013 | 3.48% |
| 2014 | 3.54% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 3.83% |
| 2017 | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 2.64% |
| 2019 | 3.53% |
| 2020 | 3.99% |
| 2021 | 1.44% |
Average credit reference clerk tenure
The average credit reference clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 credit reference clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Credit reference clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Credit reference clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of credit reference 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Order Booker | 5.53% | 15,910 |
| Employment Adjudicator | 6.73% | 1,949 |
| Customer Associate | 7.19% | 191,027 |
| Imaging Clerk | 8.60% | 102,498 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | - |
| Page | 11.16% | 436 |
| Personnel Security Assistant | 15.31% | 44,808 |
Similar credit reference clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Booker | 5.53% | 15,910 |
| Employment Adjudicator | 6.73% | 1,949 |
| Customer Associate | 7.19% | 191,027 |
| Imaging Clerk | 8.60% | 102,498 |
| Page | 11.16% | 436 |
| Personnel Security Assistant | 15.31% | 44,808 |
Foreign languages spoken by credit reference clerks
The most common foreign language among credit reference clerks is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Chinese, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
Credit reference clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |