Directory clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Directory clerk gender statistics
92.9% of directory clerks are women and 7.1% of directory clerks are men.
- Female, 92.9%
- Male, 7.1%
Directory clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 92.9% |
| Male | 7.1% |
Directory clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,346
Female income
$34,489
Directory clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in directory clerk positions over time. Currently, 92.9% of directory clerks are female.
Directory clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.86% | 94.14% |
| 2011 | 6.08% | 93.92% |
| 2012 | 6.18% | 93.82% |
| 2013 | 6.19% | 93.81% |
| 2014 | 6.01% | 93.99% |
| 2015 | 6.58% | 93.42% |
| 2016 | 6.20% | 93.80% |
| 2017 | 6.54% | 93.46% |
| 2018 | 7.05% | 92.95% |
| 2019 | 5.90% | 94.10% |
| 2020 | 6.25% | 93.75% |
| 2021 | 7.14% | 92.86% |
Directory clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared directory 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% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Directory clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among directory clerks is White, which makes up 69.0% of all directory clerks. Comparatively, 12.1% of directory clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of directory clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Directory clerk race
| Directory clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Directory clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how directory clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Directory clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.74% | 8.29% | 5.54% | 9.37% |
| 2011 | 74.24% | 8.76% | 5.72% | 9.21% |
| 2012 | 74.29% | 8.59% | 5.74% | 9.12% |
| 2013 | 73.54% | 8.63% | 6.16% | 9.54% |
| 2014 | 74.06% | 8.26% | 6.13% | 9.47% |
| 2015 | 73.38% | 8.05% | 6.31% | 9.93% |
| 2016 | 72.15% | 8.62% | 6.15% | 10.64% |
| 2017 | 72.73% | 7.95% | 6.50% | 10.40% |
| 2018 | 72.18% | 7.69% | 6.62% | 11.31% |
| 2019 | 73.16% | 7.54% | 6.66% | 10.44% |
| 2020 | 70.92% | 7.05% | 6.32% | 11.42% |
| 2021 | 69.01% | 7.35% | 6.91% | 12.10% |
Directory clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian directory clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american directory clerks have the lowest average salary at $34,770.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,067 |
| White | $35,089 |
| Black or African American | $34,770 |
| Asian | $36,510 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,319 |
Average directory clerk age
See how the average age of directory clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Directory 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 |
Directory clerk age breakdown
The average age of directory clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the directory clerk population.
Directory clerk age breakdown
| Directory Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Directory clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for directory clerks is bachelor's degree, with 49% of directory clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 3%
Directory clerks by degree level
| Directory clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 3% |
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Directory clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, directory clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,392 annually. With a Master's degree, directory clerks earn a median annual income of $36,016 compared to $35,830 for directory clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,016 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,748 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,392 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,830 |
Directory clerk employment statistics
Company size where directory clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where directory clerks work.
Directory clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Directory clerk turnover and employment statistics
Directory clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for directory clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Directory clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Directory 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 directory clerk tenure
The average directory clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 112 directory clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Directory clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 52% |
Directory clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of directory 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Directory Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Professional Teller | 7.10% | 52,087 |
| Medical Billing And Coding Externship | 7.32% | 98,089 |
| Collection Agent | 7.90% | 47,837 |
| Payroll Processor | 9.54% | 11,795 |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |
Similar directory clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Professional Teller | 7.10% | 52,087 |
| Medical Billing And Coding Externship | 7.32% | 98,089 |
| Collection Agent | 7.90% | 47,837 |
| Payroll Processor | 9.54% | 11,795 |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |