Field clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Field clerk gender statistics
76.6% of field clerks are women and 23.4% of field clerks are men.
- Female, 76.6%
- Male, 23.4%
Field clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.6% |
| Male | 23.4% |
Field clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,025
Female income
$27,198
Field clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field clerk positions over time. Currently, 76.6% of field clerks are female.
Field clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.30% | 77.70% |
| 2011 | 21.58% | 78.42% |
| 2012 | 21.25% | 78.75% |
| 2013 | 21.69% | 78.31% |
| 2014 | 23.10% | 76.90% |
| 2015 | 23.05% | 76.95% |
| 2016 | 23.03% | 76.97% |
| 2017 | 24.14% | 75.86% |
| 2018 | 24.19% | 75.81% |
| 2019 | 21.83% | 78.17% |
| 2020 | 24.12% | 75.88% |
| 2021 | 23.43% | 76.57% |
Field clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared field 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% |
| Field Clerk | 23% | 77% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Field clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field clerks is White, which makes up 54.0% of all field clerks. Comparatively, 21.5% of field clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of field clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 54.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.5%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Field clerk race
| Field clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Field clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how field clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.56% | 13.43% | 5.16% | 17.66% |
| 2011 | 59.16% | 13.91% | 4.70% | 18.48% |
| 2012 | 58.75% | 13.41% | 4.99% | 19.27% |
| 2013 | 58.84% | 13.10% | 4.91% | 19.24% |
| 2014 | 58.54% | 13.28% | 5.44% | 19.02% |
| 2015 | 58.60% | 12.59% | 5.36% | 19.66% |
| 2016 | 57.85% | 13.26% | 5.61% | 19.43% |
| 2017 | 58.56% | 12.13% | 5.49% | 19.97% |
| 2018 | 58.89% | 11.75% | 5.81% | 19.71% |
| 2019 | 56.43% | 12.51% | 6.18% | 21.09% |
| 2020 | 54.46% | 11.94% | 6.14% | 21.69% |
| 2021 | 53.99% | 11.89% | 6.65% | 21.46% |
Field clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian field clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown field clerks have the lowest average salary at $27,884.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,884 |
| White | $28,033 |
| Black or African American | $28,043 |
| Asian | $28,130 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,038 |
Average field clerk age
See how the average age of field clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field 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 |
Field clerk age breakdown
The average age of field clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the field clerk population.
Field clerk age breakdown
| Field Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Field clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for field clerks is bachelor's degree, with 36% of field clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Field clerks by degree level
| Field clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Field clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $28,875 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, field clerks earn a median annual income of $28,468 compared to $27,783 for field clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,875 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,322 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,468 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,783 |
Field clerk employment statistics
Most field clerks work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where field clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field clerks work.
Field clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Field clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the field clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 8% |
Field clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for field clerks are construction, energy and government.
Field clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 34% |
| Energy | 17% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Field clerk turnover and employment statistics
Field clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field 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 field clerk tenure
The average field clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 804 field clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Field clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Field clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Verifying Machine Operator | 4.67% | 53,824 |
| Field Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Addresser | 6.98% | 49 |
| Mail Clerks Supervisor | 7.17% | 18,674 |
| Claims Service Assistant | 11.18% | 26,950 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Ticket Machine Operator | 14.20% | 54,183 |
Similar field clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Verifying Machine Operator | 4.67% | 53,824 |
| Addresser | 6.98% | 49 |
| Mail Clerks Supervisor | 7.17% | 18,674 |
| Claims Service Assistant | 11.18% | 26,950 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Ticket Machine Operator | 14.20% | 54,183 |
Foreign languages spoken by field clerks
The most common foreign language among field clerks is Spanish at 78.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 7.1% and Navajo is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 78.6%
- Arabic, 7.1%
- Navajo, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
Field clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 78.6% |
| Arabic | 7.1% |
| Navajo | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
