Document scanner demographics and statistics in the US
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Document scanner gender statistics
65.0% of document scanners are women and 35.0% of document scanners are men.
- Female, 65.0%
- Male, 35.0%
Document scanner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.0% |
| Male | 35.0% |
Document scanner gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,489
Female income
$27,965
Document scanner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in document scanner positions over time. Currently, 65.0% of document scanners are female.
Document scanner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.91% | 66.09% |
| 2011 | 34.40% | 65.60% |
| 2012 | 33.42% | 66.58% |
| 2013 | 36.73% | 63.27% |
| 2014 | 35.66% | 64.34% |
| 2015 | 34.86% | 65.14% |
| 2016 | 36.09% | 63.91% |
| 2017 | 33.54% | 66.46% |
| 2018 | 34.28% | 65.72% |
| 2019 | 34.06% | 65.94% |
| 2020 | 36.41% | 63.59% |
| 2021 | 34.99% | 65.01% |
Document scanner related jobs gender ratio
We compared document scanners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Document Scanner | 35% | 65% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Document scanner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among document scanners is White, which makes up 62.2% of all document scanners. Comparatively, 15.9% of document scanners are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of document scanners are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Document scanner race
| Document scanner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Document scanner race and ethnicity over time
See how document scanner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Document scanner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.78% | 11.89% | 5.85% | 11.80% |
| 2011 | 66.61% | 11.62% | 5.83% | 12.50% |
| 2012 | 66.79% | 12.69% | 5.53% | 12.20% |
| 2013 | 68.27% | 10.47% | 6.34% | 11.74% |
| 2014 | 66.22% | 11.69% | 6.70% | 12.42% |
| 2015 | 65.63% | 12.25% | 6.34% | 12.53% |
| 2016 | 66.51% | 10.88% | 6.84% | 12.24% |
| 2017 | 66.17% | 10.69% | 7.02% | 12.65% |
| 2018 | 66.98% | 9.89% | 6.10% | 13.23% |
| 2019 | 64.86% | 10.70% | 6.67% | 14.37% |
| 2020 | 62.18% | 9.72% | 6.84% | 15.77% |
| 2021 | 62.20% | 11.15% | 5.39% | 15.89% |
Document scanner wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino document scanners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american document scanners have the lowest average salary at $27,752.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,734 |
| White | $28,723 |
| Black or African American | $27,752 |
| Asian | $28,172 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,083 |
Average document scanner age
See how the average age of document scanners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Document scanner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 41 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 40 |
Document scanner age breakdown
The average age of document scanners is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the document scanner population.
Document scanner age breakdown
| Document Scanner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Document scanner educational attainment
The most common degree for document scanners is high school diploma, with 30% of document scanners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Document scanners by degree level
| Document scanner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Document scanner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, document scanners with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,089 annually. With a Associate degree, document scanners earn a median annual income of $28,272 compared to $27,887 for document scanners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,887 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,089 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,272 |
Document scanner employment statistics
Most document scanners work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where document scanners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where document scanners work.
Document scanner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Document scanner jobs by company type
Employees with the document scanner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most document scanners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Document scanner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 6% |
Document scanner jobs by industry
The most common industries for document scanners are professional, technology and finance.
Document scanner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 20% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Document scanner turnover and employment statistics
Document scanner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for document scanners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Document scanner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Document scanner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.23% |
| 2011 | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 10.57% |
| 2013 | 9.99% |
| 2014 | 9.01% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 5.29% |
| 2018 | 5.70% |
| 2019 | 3.73% |
| 2020 | 6.14% |
| 2021 | 4.63% |
Average document scanner tenure
The average document scanner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,330 document scanners resumes in Zippia's database.
Document scanner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 51% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Document scanner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of document scanners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor Buyer | 5.53% | 22,985 |
| Public Housing Interviewer | 6.73% | 10,942 |
| Customer Relations Representative | 7.19% | 235,295 |
| Document Scanner | 8.60% | - |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Library Services Assistant | 11.16% | 57,450 |
| Human Resources Secretary | 15.31% | 49,749 |
Similar document scanner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor Buyer | 5.53% | 22,985 |
| Public Housing Interviewer | 6.73% | 10,942 |
| Customer Relations Representative | 7.19% | 235,295 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Library Services Assistant | 11.16% | 57,450 |
| Human Resources Secretary | 15.31% | 49,749 |
Foreign languages spoken by document scanners
The most common foreign language among document scanners is Spanish at 51.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.5%.
- Spanish, 51.1%
- German, 8.5%
- Japanese, 8.5%
- French, 6.4%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Other, 21.2%
Document scanner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.1% |
| German | 8.5% |
| Japanese | 8.5% |
| French | 6.4% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Other | 21.2% |
