Encoding clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Encoding clerk gender statistics
80.0% of encoding clerks are women and 20.0% of encoding clerks are men.
- Female, 80.0%
- Male, 20.0%
Encoding clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.0% |
| Male | 20.0% |
Encoding clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,073
Female income
$32,384
Encoding clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in encoding clerk positions over time. Currently, 80.0% of encoding clerks are female.
Encoding clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.82% | 83.18% |
| 2011 | 17.37% | 82.63% |
| 2012 | 17.63% | 82.37% |
| 2013 | 17.65% | 82.35% |
| 2014 | 17.21% | 82.79% |
| 2015 | 18.62% | 81.38% |
| 2016 | 17.68% | 82.32% |
| 2017 | 18.52% | 81.48% |
| 2018 | 19.77% | 80.23% |
| 2019 | 16.92% | 83.08% |
| 2020 | 17.82% | 82.18% |
| 2021 | 20.00% | 80.00% |
Encoding clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared encoding 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% |
| Encoding Clerk | 20% | 80% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Encoding clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among encoding clerks is White, which makes up 67.7% of all encoding clerks. Comparatively, 14.4% of encoding clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of encoding clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Encoding clerk race
| Encoding clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Encoding clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how encoding clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Encoding clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.41% | 7.71% | 5.18% | 11.67% |
| 2011 | 72.91% | 8.18% | 5.35% | 11.52% |
| 2012 | 72.97% | 8.01% | 5.38% | 11.42% |
| 2013 | 72.21% | 8.05% | 5.80% | 11.84% |
| 2014 | 72.73% | 7.68% | 5.77% | 11.77% |
| 2015 | 72.05% | 7.47% | 5.94% | 12.24% |
| 2016 | 70.82% | 8.04% | 5.78% | 12.95% |
| 2017 | 71.40% | 7.38% | 6.14% | 12.70% |
| 2018 | 70.86% | 7.11% | 6.26% | 13.61% |
| 2019 | 71.84% | 6.97% | 6.30% | 12.74% |
| 2020 | 69.60% | 6.47% | 5.95% | 13.72% |
| 2021 | 67.68% | 6.78% | 6.55% | 14.40% |
Encoding clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian encoding clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american encoding clerks have the lowest average salary at $32,610.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,849 |
| White | $32,867 |
| Black or African American | $32,610 |
| Asian | $34,006 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,052 |
Average encoding clerk age
See how the average age of encoding clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Encoding 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 |
Encoding clerk age breakdown
The average age of encoding clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the encoding clerk population.
Encoding clerk age breakdown
| Encoding Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Encoding clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for encoding clerks is bachelor's degree, with 38% of encoding clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Encoding clerks by degree level
| Encoding clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Encoding clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, encoding clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,911 annually. With a Master's degree, encoding clerks earn a median annual income of $33,611 compared to $33,461 for encoding clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,611 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,395 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,911 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,461 |
Encoding clerk employment statistics
Company size where encoding clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where encoding clerks work.
Encoding clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Encoding clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for encoding clerks are finance, transportation and manufacturing.
Encoding clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
Encoding clerk turnover and employment statistics
Encoding clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for encoding clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Encoding clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Encoding 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 encoding clerk tenure
The average encoding clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 93 encoding clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Encoding clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Encoding clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of encoding 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 |
| Encoding Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Drive-In Teller | 7.10% | 10,481 |
| Freight Rate Specialist | 7.32% | 9,492 |
| Rent Collector | 7.90% | 5,063 |
| Time Clerk | 9.54% | 67,317 |
| Safety Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 80,063 |
Similar encoding clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Drive-In Teller | 7.10% | 10,481 |
| Freight Rate Specialist | 7.32% | 9,492 |
| Rent Collector | 7.90% | 5,063 |
| Time Clerk | 9.54% | 67,317 |
| Safety Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 80,063 |
Foreign languages spoken by encoding clerks
The most common foreign language among encoding clerks is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Cantonese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Encoding clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Cantonese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |