Document administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Document administrator demographics by:
Document administrator gender statistics
72.4% of document administrators are women and 27.6% of document administrators are men.
- Female, 72.4%
- Male, 27.6%
Document administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.4% |
| Male | 27.6% |
Document administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,252
Female income
$58,192
Document administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in document administrator positions over time. Currently, 72.4% of document administrators are female.
Document administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.34% | 66.66% |
| 2011 | 32.49% | 67.51% |
| 2012 | 34.52% | 65.48% |
| 2013 | 34.68% | 65.32% |
| 2014 | 34.07% | 65.93% |
| 2015 | 34.26% | 65.74% |
| 2016 | 35.76% | 64.24% |
| 2017 | 34.20% | 65.80% |
| 2018 | 32.66% | 67.34% |
| 2019 | 28.43% | 71.57% |
| 2020 | 26.76% | 73.24% |
| 2021 | 27.64% | 72.36% |
Document administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared document administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, chief order dispatcher and chief service observer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Receptionist | 7% | 93% |
| Billing Office Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Office Manager/Office Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Document Administrator | 28% | 72% |
| Chief Load Dispatcher | 90% | 10% |
| Chief Service Observer | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Order Dispatcher | 93% | 8% |
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Document administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among document administrators is White, which makes up 60.1% of all document administrators. Comparatively, 19.2% of document administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of document administrators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Document administrator race
| Document administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Document administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how document administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Document administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.04% | 11.15% | 4.54% | 16.15% |
| 2011 | 65.24% | 11.91% | 4.45% | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 64.27% | 12.22% | 4.66% | 16.44% |
| 2013 | 64.91% | 11.69% | 4.91% | 16.30% |
| 2014 | 64.76% | 11.50% | 4.46% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 63.94% | 11.57% | 4.94% | 17.10% |
| 2016 | 63.05% | 11.83% | 5.06% | 17.55% |
| 2017 | 63.22% | 10.98% | 5.40% | 17.71% |
| 2018 | 63.84% | 10.48% | 5.52% | 17.45% |
| 2019 | 64.37% | 9.81% | 5.00% | 18.23% |
| 2020 | 61.99% | 10.03% | 5.16% | 17.85% |
| 2021 | 60.13% | 10.01% | 5.29% | 19.20% |
Document administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian document administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american document administrators have the lowest average salary at $65,022.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,679 |
| White | $67,186 |
| Black or African American | $65,022 |
| Asian | $68,505 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,920 |
Average document administrator age
See how the average age of document administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Document administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Unknown | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 | 47.5 |
Document administrator age breakdown
The average age of document administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the document administrator population.
Document administrator age breakdown
| Document Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Document administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for document administrators is bachelor's degree, with 53% of document administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Document administrators by degree level
| Document administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Document administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, document administrators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $93,754 annually. With a Master's degree, document administrators earn a median annual income of $84,662 compared to $70,509 for document administrators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,662 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,300 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,509 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,754 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,224 |
Document administrator employment statistics
Most document administrators work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where document administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where document administrators work.
Document administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Document administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the document administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most document administrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Document administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 2% |
Document administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for document administrators are finance, manufacturing and professional.
Document administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Finance | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Document administrator turnover and employment statistics
Document administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for document administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Document administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Document administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.46% |
| 2014 | 3.39% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average document administrator tenure
The average document administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 987 document administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Document administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Document administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of document administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Accounts Receivable Clerk | 6.76% | 87,935 |
| Senior Executive | 7.79% | 74,894 |
| Document Administrator | 8.06% | - |
| Account Representative | 8.49% | 183,446 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Home Preservation Specialist | 9.31% | 41,730 |
Similar document administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Accounts Receivable Clerk | 6.76% | 87,935 |
| Senior Executive | 7.79% | 74,894 |
| Account Representative | 8.49% | 183,446 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Home Preservation Specialist | 9.31% | 41,730 |
Foreign languages spoken by document administrators
The most common foreign language among document administrators is Spanish at 54.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 54.0%
- French, 12.0%
- Portuguese, 6.0%
- Greek, 6.0%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- Other, 18.0%
Document administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.0% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Portuguese | 6.0% |
| Greek | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| Other | 18.0% |
