Direct mail clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Direct mail clerk gender statistics
58.2% of direct mail clerks are women and 41.8% of direct mail clerks are men.
- Female, 58.2%
- Male, 41.8%
Direct mail clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% |
| Male | 41.8% |
Direct mail clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,152
Female income
$32,130
Direct mail clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in direct mail clerk positions over time. Currently, 58.2% of direct mail clerks are female.
Direct mail clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.66% | 63.34% |
| 2011 | 35.35% | 64.65% |
| 2012 | 35.73% | 64.27% |
| 2013 | 37.04% | 62.96% |
| 2014 | 36.22% | 63.78% |
| 2015 | 34.74% | 65.26% |
| 2016 | 39.76% | 60.24% |
| 2017 | 37.76% | 62.24% |
| 2018 | 38.18% | 61.82% |
| 2019 | 38.29% | 61.71% |
| 2020 | 34.66% | 65.34% |
| 2021 | 41.80% | 58.20% |
Direct mail clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared direct mail 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% |
| Direct Mail Clerk | 42% | 58% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Direct mail clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among direct mail clerks is White, which makes up 59.7% of all direct mail clerks. Comparatively, 17.6% of direct mail clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of direct mail clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Direct mail clerk race
| Direct mail clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Direct mail clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how direct mail clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Direct mail clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.91% | 12.05% | 7.50% | 16.29% |
| 2011 | 59.59% | 14.23% | 6.61% | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 62.05% | 13.77% | 6.31% | 15.07% |
| 2013 | 61.51% | 12.25% | 6.24% | 16.35% |
| 2014 | 60.51% | 13.50% | 7.07% | 16.07% |
| 2015 | 60.87% | 12.86% | 7.63% | 16.02% |
| 2016 | 60.87% | 10.84% | 6.94% | 17.91% |
| 2017 | 60.13% | 11.84% | 6.62% | 17.93% |
| 2018 | 61.78% | 12.48% | 5.01% | 16.78% |
| 2019 | 63.18% | 9.37% | 7.82% | 16.90% |
| 2020 | 63.14% | 7.85% | 8.68% | 15.66% |
| 2021 | 59.73% | 10.96% | 7.02% | 17.61% |
Direct mail clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian direct mail clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown direct mail clerks have the lowest average salary at $32,385.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,385 |
| White | $34,686 |
| Black or African American | $34,063 |
| Asian | $35,780 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,938 |
Average direct mail clerk age
See how the average age of direct mail clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Direct mail clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 54 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Asian | 50 | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 49 |
Direct mail clerk age breakdown
The average age of direct mail clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the direct mail clerk population.
Direct mail clerk age breakdown
| Direct Mail Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Direct mail clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for direct mail clerks is bachelor's degree, with 57% of direct mail clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Direct mail clerks by degree level
| Direct mail clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Direct mail clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, direct mail clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,204 annually. With a Associate degree, direct mail clerks earn a median annual income of $33,526 compared to $33,289 for direct mail clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,289 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,204 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,526 |
Direct mail clerk employment statistics
Most direct mail clerks work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where direct mail clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where direct mail clerks work.
Direct mail clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Direct mail clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the direct mail clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most direct mail clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Direct mail clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 8% |
Direct mail clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for direct mail clerks are retail, education and non profits.
Direct mail clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Education | 10% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Direct mail clerk turnover and employment statistics
Direct mail clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for direct mail clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Direct mail clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Direct mail clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.67% |
| 2011 | 13.55% |
| 2012 | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 10.77% |
| 2014 | 9.11% |
| 2015 | 7.56% |
| 2016 | 7.66% |
| 2017 | 6.16% |
| 2018 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 3.72% |
| 2020 | 6.72% |
| 2021 | 9.40% |
Average direct mail clerk tenure
The average direct mail clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 144 direct mail clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Direct mail clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Direct mail clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of direct mail 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Assistant | 4.67% | 78,545 |
| Office Employee | 5.99% | 74,182 |
| Stenotypist | 6.98% | 41 |
| Direct Mail Clerk | 7.16% | - |
| Paper Processor | 11.18% | 7,044 |
| Bioinformatics Assistant | 11.19% | 6,078 |
| Duplicating Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,851 |
Similar direct mail clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Assistant | 4.67% | 78,545 |
| Office Employee | 5.99% | 74,182 |
| Stenotypist | 6.98% | 41 |
| Paper Processor | 11.18% | 7,044 |
| Bioinformatics Assistant | 11.19% | 6,078 |
| Duplicating Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,851 |