Editing clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Editing clerk gender statistics
79.7% of editing clerks are women and 20.3% of editing clerks are men.
- Female, 79.7%
- Male, 20.3%
Editing clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.7% |
| Male | 20.3% |
Editing clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,562
Female income
$34,713
Editing clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in editing clerk positions over time. Currently, 79.7% of editing clerks are female.
Editing clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.28% | 80.72% |
| 2011 | 18.63% | 81.37% |
| 2012 | 18.33% | 81.67% |
| 2013 | 18.72% | 81.28% |
| 2014 | 19.99% | 80.01% |
| 2015 | 19.95% | 80.05% |
| 2016 | 19.93% | 80.07% |
| 2017 | 20.93% | 79.07% |
| 2018 | 20.98% | 79.02% |
| 2019 | 18.85% | 81.15% |
| 2020 | 20.91% | 79.09% |
| 2021 | 20.29% | 79.71% |
Editing clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared editing 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% |
| Editing Clerk | 20% | 80% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Editing clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among editing clerks is White, which makes up 59.6% of all editing clerks. Comparatively, 14.0% of editing clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of editing clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Editing clerk race
| Editing clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Editing clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how editing clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Editing clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.21% | 12.35% | 8.01% | 10.22% |
| 2011 | 64.81% | 12.82% | 7.55% | 11.05% |
| 2012 | 64.40% | 12.33% | 7.83% | 11.84% |
| 2013 | 64.49% | 12.01% | 7.75% | 11.80% |
| 2014 | 64.19% | 12.20% | 8.28% | 11.58% |
| 2015 | 64.25% | 11.51% | 8.21% | 12.22% |
| 2016 | 63.50% | 12.17% | 8.45% | 12.00% |
| 2017 | 64.21% | 11.04% | 8.33% | 12.54% |
| 2018 | 64.53% | 10.67% | 8.66% | 12.28% |
| 2019 | 62.08% | 11.43% | 9.02% | 13.65% |
| 2020 | 60.11% | 10.85% | 8.98% | 14.25% |
| 2021 | 59.63% | 10.81% | 9.49% | 14.03% |
Editing clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian editing clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown editing clerks have the lowest average salary at $35,417.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,417 |
| White | $35,570 |
| Black or African American | $35,580 |
| Asian | $35,669 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,575 |
Average editing clerk age
See how the average age of editing clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Editing clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Editing clerk age breakdown
The average age of editing clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the editing clerk population.
Editing clerk age breakdown
| Editing Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Editing clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for editing clerks is bachelor's degree, with 41% of editing clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Editing clerks by degree level
| Editing clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Editing clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, editing clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,429 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, editing clerks earn a median annual income of $36,014 compared to $35,314 for editing clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,429 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,840 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,014 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,314 |
Editing clerk employment statistics
Most editing clerks work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where editing clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where editing clerks work.
Editing clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Editing clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the editing clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most editing clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Editing clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 14% |
Editing clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for editing clerks are professional, government and media.
Editing clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Government | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Media | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Editing clerk turnover and employment statistics
Editing clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for editing clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Editing clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Editing clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average editing clerk tenure
The average editing clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 editing clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Editing clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Editing clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of editing 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 Processing Clerk | 4.67% | 156,581 |
| Editing Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Performance Reporter | 6.98% | 5,635 |
| Casual Clerk | 7.17% | 66,486 |
| Underwriting Assistant | 11.18% | 1,967 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Duplicator | 14.20% | 227 |
Similar editing clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing Clerk | 4.67% | 156,581 |
| Performance Reporter | 6.98% | 5,635 |
| Casual Clerk | 7.17% | 66,486 |
| Underwriting Assistant | 11.18% | 1,967 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Duplicator | 14.20% | 227 |
Foreign languages spoken by editing clerks
The most common foreign language among editing clerks is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Korean, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Editing clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Korean | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |