Filer demographics and statistics in the US
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Filer demographics by:
Filer gender statistics
63.5% of filers are women and 36.5% of filers are men.
- Female, 63.5%
- Male, 36.5%
Filer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.5% |
| Male | 36.5% |
Filer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,271
Female income
$38,898
Filer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in filer positions over time. Currently, 63.5% of filers are female.
Filer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.44% | 64.56% |
| 2011 | 35.94% | 64.06% |
| 2012 | 34.95% | 65.05% |
| 2013 | 38.32% | 61.68% |
| 2014 | 37.23% | 62.77% |
| 2015 | 36.41% | 63.59% |
| 2016 | 37.67% | 62.33% |
| 2017 | 35.07% | 64.93% |
| 2018 | 35.82% | 64.18% |
| 2019 | 35.60% | 64.40% |
| 2020 | 37.99% | 62.01% |
| 2021 | 36.55% | 63.45% |
Filer related jobs gender ratio
We compared filers 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% |
| Filer | 37% | 63% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Filer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among filers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all filers. Comparatively, 15.9% of filers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of filers 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%
Filer race
| Filer 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% |
Filer race and ethnicity over time
See how filer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Filer 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% |
Filer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino filers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american filers have the lowest average salary at $37,590.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,923 |
| White | $43,849 |
| Black or African American | $37,590 |
| Asian | $40,207 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,364 |
Average filer age
See how the average age of filers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Filer 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 |
Filer age breakdown
The average age of filers is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the filer population.
Filer age breakdown
| Filer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Filer educational attainment
The most common degree for filers is high school diploma, with 41% of filers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Filers by degree level
| Filer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Filer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, filers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,411 annually. With a Associate degree, filers earn a median annual income of $40,849 compared to $38,417 for filers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,417 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,411 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,849 |
Filer employment statistics
Most filers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where filers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where filers work.
Filer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Filer jobs by company type
Employees with the filer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most filers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Filer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 11% |
Filer jobs by industry
The most common industries for filers are health care, government and professional.
Filer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 16% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Filer turnover and employment statistics
Filer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for filers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Filer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Filer 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 filer tenure
The average filer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,127 filers resumes in Zippia's database.
Filer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 53% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Filer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of filers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Order Processing Specialist | 5.53% | 46,043 |
| Public Housing Interviewer | 6.73% | 10,942 |
| Phone Agent | 7.19% | 103,271 |
| Filer | 8.60% | - |
| Credit Processor | 8.99% | 11,088 |
| Acquisitions Assistant | 11.16% | 1,102 |
| Human Resources Clerk | 15.31% | 107,374 |
Similar filer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Processing Specialist | 5.53% | 46,043 |
| Public Housing Interviewer | 6.73% | 10,942 |
| Phone Agent | 7.19% | 103,271 |
| Credit Processor | 8.99% | 11,088 |
| Acquisitions Assistant | 11.16% | 1,102 |
| Human Resources Clerk | 15.31% | 107,374 |
Foreign languages spoken by filers
The most common foreign language among filers is Spanish at 60.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 6.5% and French is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 60.9%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- French, 6.5%
- Russian, 6.5%
- German, 4.3%
- Other, 15.3%
Filer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.9% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Russian | 6.5% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Other | 15.3% |
