Disbursement clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Disbursement clerk gender statistics
49.9% of disbursement clerks are women and 50.1% of disbursement clerks are men.
- Male, 50.1%
- Female, 49.9%
Disbursement clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Disbursement clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,059
Female income
$34,319
Disbursement clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in disbursement clerk positions over time. Currently, 49.9% of disbursement clerks are female.
Disbursement clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.81% | 55.19% |
| 2011 | 45.78% | 54.22% |
| 2012 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2013 | 46.25% | 53.75% |
| 2014 | 45.49% | 54.51% |
| 2015 | 47.88% | 52.12% |
| 2016 | 46.30% | 53.70% |
| 2017 | 47.71% | 52.29% |
| 2018 | 49.73% | 50.27% |
| 2019 | 44.99% | 55.01% |
| 2020 | 46.53% | 53.47% |
| 2021 | 50.09% | 49.91% |
Disbursement clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared disbursement 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% |
| Disbursement Clerk | 50% | 50% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Disbursement clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among disbursement clerks is White, which makes up 68.0% of all disbursement clerks. Comparatively, 14.2% of disbursement clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of disbursement clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 68.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Disbursement clerk race
| Disbursement clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Disbursement clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how disbursement clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Disbursement clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.70% | 7.63% | 5.13% | 11.52% |
| 2011 | 73.20% | 8.10% | 5.30% | 11.36% |
| 2012 | 73.26% | 7.93% | 5.33% | 11.27% |
| 2013 | 72.50% | 7.97% | 5.75% | 11.68% |
| 2014 | 73.02% | 7.60% | 5.72% | 11.62% |
| 2015 | 72.34% | 7.40% | 5.89% | 12.08% |
| 2016 | 71.11% | 7.97% | 5.73% | 12.79% |
| 2017 | 71.69% | 7.30% | 6.09% | 12.54% |
| 2018 | 71.15% | 7.03% | 6.21% | 13.46% |
| 2019 | 72.12% | 6.89% | 6.25% | 12.58% |
| 2020 | 69.89% | 6.39% | 5.90% | 13.57% |
| 2021 | 67.97% | 6.70% | 6.50% | 14.25% |
Disbursement clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian disbursement clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american disbursement clerks have the lowest average salary at $34,562.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,818 |
| White | $34,838 |
| Black or African American | $34,562 |
| Asian | $36,061 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,036 |
Average disbursement clerk age
See how the average age of disbursement clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Disbursement 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 |
Disbursement clerk age breakdown
The average age of disbursement clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the disbursement clerk population.
Disbursement clerk age breakdown
| Disbursement Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Disbursement clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for disbursement clerks is bachelor's degree, with 46% of disbursement clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Disbursement clerks by degree level
| Disbursement clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Disbursement clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, disbursement clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,959 annually. With a Master's degree, disbursement clerks earn a median annual income of $35,636 compared to $35,476 for disbursement clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,636 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,405 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,959 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,476 |
Disbursement clerk employment statistics
Most disbursement clerks work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where disbursement clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where disbursement clerks work.
Disbursement clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Disbursement clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the disbursement clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most disbursement clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Disbursement clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 6% |
Disbursement clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for disbursement clerks are finance, professional and manufacturing.
Disbursement clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 18% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Disbursement clerk turnover and employment statistics
Disbursement clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for disbursement clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Disbursement clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Disbursement 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 disbursement clerk tenure
The average disbursement clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 604 disbursement clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Disbursement clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 35% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Disbursement clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of disbursement 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Disbursement Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Teller | 7.10% | 16,298 |
| Billing And Insurance Coordinator | 7.32% | 67,385 |
| Data Collection Specialist | 7.90% | 95,839 |
| Payroll Representative | 9.54% | 6,076 |
| Gaming Cashier | 10.47% | 77,636 |
Similar disbursement clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Teller | 7.10% | 16,298 |
| Billing And Insurance Coordinator | 7.32% | 67,385 |
| Data Collection Specialist | 7.90% | 95,839 |
| Payroll Representative | 9.54% | 6,076 |
| Gaming Cashier | 10.47% | 77,636 |
Foreign languages spoken by disbursement clerks
- Spanish, 81.8%
- French, 18.2%
Disbursement clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| French | 18.2% |