Data typist demographics and statistics in the US
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Data typist gender statistics
75.0% of data typists are women and 25.0% of data typists are men.
- Female, 75.0%
- Male, 25.0%
Data typist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.0% |
| Male | 25.0% |
Data typist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,670
Female income
$62,717
Data typist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data typist positions over time. Currently, 75.0% of data typists are female.
Data typist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.45% | 81.55% |
| 2011 | 20.00% | 80.00% |
| 2012 | 21.16% | 78.84% |
| 2013 | 21.34% | 78.66% |
| 2014 | 21.94% | 78.06% |
| 2015 | 23.53% | 76.47% |
| 2016 | 23.97% | 76.03% |
| 2017 | 24.03% | 75.97% |
| 2018 | 24.39% | 75.61% |
| 2019 | 23.04% | 76.96% |
| 2020 | 24.00% | 76.00% |
| 2021 | 25.00% | 75.00% |
Data typist related jobs gender ratio
We compared data typists 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% |
| Data Typist | 25% | 75% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Data typist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data typists is White, which makes up 57.9% of all data typists. Comparatively, 18.6% of data typists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of data typists are Black or African American.
- White, 57.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Data typist race
| Data typist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Data typist race and ethnicity over time
See how data typist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data typist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.07% | 10.06% | 7.43% | 13.94% |
| 2011 | 64.98% | 11.07% | 7.58% | 13.36% |
| 2012 | 65.30% | 10.16% | 7.22% | 14.04% |
| 2013 | 64.84% | 10.26% | 7.41% | 14.31% |
| 2014 | 63.51% | 10.91% | 8.38% | 14.09% |
| 2015 | 63.27% | 10.98% | 8.18% | 14.29% |
| 2016 | 64.00% | 9.71% | 8.50% | 14.75% |
| 2017 | 64.34% | 8.97% | 7.73% | 15.34% |
| 2018 | 63.02% | 8.77% | 8.01% | 16.79% |
| 2019 | 61.72% | 10.18% | 9.00% | 15.78% |
| 2020 | 59.51% | 9.62% | 10.23% | 15.73% |
| 2021 | 57.88% | 9.12% | 9.12% | 18.60% |
Data typist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american data typists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown data typists have the lowest average salary at $62,183.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,183 |
| White | $65,344 |
| Black or African American | $66,564 |
| Asian | $64,323 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,016 |
Average data typist age
See how the average age of data typists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data typist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 41 |
| White | 37 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 37 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 39 |
Data typist age breakdown
The average age of data typists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the data typist population.
Data typist age breakdown
| Data Typist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Data typist educational attainment
The most common degree for data typists is bachelor's degree, with 35% of data typists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Data typists by degree level
| Data typist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Data typist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data typists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $70,475 annually. With a Master's degree, data typists earn a median annual income of $69,740 compared to $64,344 for data typists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,740 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,344 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,475 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,634 |
Data typist employment statistics
Most data typists work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where data typists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data typists work.
Data typist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Data typist jobs by company type
Employees with the data typist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data typists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data typist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 12% |
Data typist jobs by industry
The most common industries for data typists are professional, government and education.
Data typist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 27% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Data typist turnover and employment statistics
Data typist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data typists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data typist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data typist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.15% |
| 2011 | 11.69% |
| 2012 | 10.64% |
| 2013 | 10.06% |
| 2014 | 8.63% |
| 2015 | 7.01% |
| 2016 | 6.29% |
| 2017 | 6.00% |
| 2018 | 5.35% |
| 2019 | 5.49% |
| 2020 | 7.37% |
| 2021 | 8.42% |
Average data typist tenure
The average data typist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 175 data typists resumes in Zippia's database.
Data typist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Data typist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data typists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Typist | 4.67% | - |
| Office Helper Clerical | 5.99% | 45,068 |
| Magazine Publisher | 6.98% | 2,848 |
| Direct Mail Clerk | 7.17% | 107,977 |
| Premium Representative | 11.18% | 6,866 |
| Bioinformatics Assistant | 11.19% | 6,078 |
| Collator Operator | 14.20% | 41,060 |
Similar data typist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Office Helper Clerical | 5.99% | 45,068 |
| Magazine Publisher | 6.98% | 2,848 |
| Direct Mail Clerk | 7.17% | 107,977 |
| Premium Representative | 11.18% | 6,866 |
| Bioinformatics Assistant | 11.19% | 6,078 |
| Collator Operator | 14.20% | 41,060 |
Foreign languages spoken by data typists
The most common foreign language among data typists is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- Korean, 20.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Amharic, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Data typist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| Korean | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Amharic | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |