Eligibility clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Eligibility clerk demographics by:
Eligibility clerk gender statistics
91.6% of eligibility clerks are women and 8.4% of eligibility clerks are men.
- Female, 91.6%
- Male, 8.4%
Eligibility clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.6% |
| Male | 8.4% |
Eligibility clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,038
Female income
$36,912
Eligibility clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in eligibility clerk positions over time. Currently, 91.6% of eligibility clerks are female.
Eligibility clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.93% | 92.07% |
| 2011 | 7.63% | 92.37% |
| 2012 | 7.49% | 92.51% |
| 2013 | 7.67% | 92.33% |
| 2014 | 8.26% | 91.74% |
| 2015 | 8.24% | 91.76% |
| 2016 | 8.24% | 91.76% |
| 2017 | 8.71% | 91.29% |
| 2018 | 8.73% | 91.27% |
| 2019 | 7.73% | 92.27% |
| 2020 | 8.70% | 91.30% |
| 2021 | 8.40% | 91.60% |
Eligibility clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared eligibility 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% |
| Eligibility Clerk | 8% | 92% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Eligibility clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among eligibility clerks is White, which makes up 54.7% of all eligibility clerks. Comparatively, 23.0% of eligibility clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of eligibility clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 54.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.0%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Eligibility clerk race
| Eligibility clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Eligibility clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how eligibility clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Eligibility clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.26% | 10.77% | 6.06% | 19.18% |
| 2011 | 59.86% | 11.25% | 5.60% | 20.01% |
| 2012 | 59.45% | 10.75% | 5.88% | 20.80% |
| 2013 | 59.54% | 10.44% | 5.81% | 20.76% |
| 2014 | 59.24% | 10.62% | 6.34% | 20.54% |
| 2015 | 59.30% | 9.93% | 6.26% | 21.18% |
| 2016 | 58.55% | 10.60% | 6.51% | 20.96% |
| 2017 | 59.26% | 9.47% | 6.39% | 21.50% |
| 2018 | 59.58% | 9.09% | 6.71% | 21.24% |
| 2019 | 57.13% | 9.86% | 7.08% | 22.61% |
| 2020 | 55.16% | 9.28% | 7.04% | 23.21% |
| 2021 | 54.69% | 9.23% | 7.54% | 22.99% |
Eligibility clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian eligibility clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown eligibility clerks have the lowest average salary at $37,845.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,845 |
| White | $38,048 |
| Black or African American | $38,062 |
| Asian | $38,180 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,055 |
Average eligibility clerk age
See how the average age of eligibility clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Eligibility 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 |
Eligibility clerk age breakdown
The average age of eligibility clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the eligibility clerk population.
Eligibility clerk age breakdown
| Eligibility Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Eligibility clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for eligibility clerks is bachelor's degree, with 27% of eligibility clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 27%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Eligibility clerks by degree level
| Eligibility clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Eligibility clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, eligibility clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,194 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, eligibility clerks earn a median annual income of $38,640 compared to $37,707 for eligibility clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,194 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,081 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,640 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,707 |
Eligibility clerk employment statistics
Most eligibility clerks work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where eligibility clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where eligibility clerks work.
Eligibility clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Eligibility clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the eligibility clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most eligibility clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Eligibility clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 14% |
Eligibility clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for eligibility clerks are health care, government and insurance.
Eligibility clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 35% |
| Government | 12% |
| Insurance | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Eligibility clerk turnover and employment statistics
Eligibility clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for eligibility clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Eligibility clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Eligibility 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 eligibility clerk tenure
The average eligibility clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 817 eligibility clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Eligibility clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Eligibility clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of eligibility 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 Entry Technician | 4.67% | 142,759 |
| Eligibility Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Electronic Imager | 6.98% | 2,895 |
| Mail Clerks Supervisor | 7.17% | 18,674 |
| Rater Associate | 11.18% | 75 |
| Bioinformatics Assistant | 11.19% | 6,078 |
| Business Machine Operator | 14.20% | 97,700 |
Similar eligibility clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Technician | 4.67% | 142,759 |
| Electronic Imager | 6.98% | 2,895 |
| Mail Clerks Supervisor | 7.17% | 18,674 |
| Rater Associate | 11.18% | 75 |
| Bioinformatics Assistant | 11.19% | 6,078 |
| Business Machine Operator | 14.20% | 97,700 |
Foreign languages spoken by eligibility clerks
The most common foreign language among eligibility clerks is Spanish at 83.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 2.8% and French is the third-most popular at 2.8%.
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Chinese, 2.8%
- French, 2.8%
- Mandarin, 2.8%
- Cantonese, 2.8%
- Other, 5.5%
Eligibility clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| French | 2.8% |
| Mandarin | 2.8% |
| Cantonese | 2.8% |
| Other | 5.5% |
