Foreign clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Foreign clerk gender statistics
54.2% of foreign clerks are women and 45.8% of foreign clerks are men.
- Female, 54.2%
- Male, 45.8%
Foreign clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% |
| Male | 45.8% |
Foreign clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,524
Female income
$36,015
Foreign clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in foreign clerk positions over time. Currently, 54.2% of foreign clerks are female.
Foreign clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.04% | 58.96% |
| 2011 | 43.94% | 56.06% |
| 2012 | 41.24% | 58.76% |
| 2013 | 40.89% | 59.11% |
| 2014 | 42.07% | 57.93% |
| 2015 | 42.15% | 57.85% |
| 2016 | 43.95% | 56.05% |
| 2017 | 43.46% | 56.54% |
| 2018 | 46.18% | 53.82% |
| 2019 | 46.94% | 53.06% |
| 2020 | 47.11% | 52.89% |
| 2021 | 45.83% | 54.17% |
Foreign clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared foreign 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% |
| Foreign Clerk | 46% | 54% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Foreign clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among foreign clerks is White, which makes up 66.2% of all foreign clerks. Comparatively, 14.8% of foreign clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of foreign clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Foreign clerk race
| Foreign clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Foreign clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how foreign clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Foreign clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.18% | 9.69% | 4.64% | 11.43% |
| 2011 | 71.99% | 9.95% | 4.03% | 11.57% |
| 2012 | 72.98% | 8.62% | 4.43% | 11.92% |
| 2013 | 72.32% | 9.35% | 4.43% | 11.77% |
| 2014 | 72.08% | 9.14% | 4.11% | 12.16% |
| 2015 | 71.99% | 9.29% | 5.10% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 71.41% | 9.00% | 4.71% | 12.43% |
| 2017 | 71.56% | 8.78% | 4.64% | 12.84% |
| 2018 | 70.65% | 8.71% | 5.53% | 12.66% |
| 2019 | 73.24% | 7.65% | 4.67% | 12.08% |
| 2020 | 69.11% | 9.09% | 4.64% | 12.77% |
| 2021 | 66.15% | 8.14% | 5.98% | 14.80% |
Foreign clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian foreign clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american foreign clerks have the lowest average salary at $36,748.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,121 |
| White | $37,200 |
| Black or African American | $36,748 |
| Asian | $38,618 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,964 |
Average foreign clerk age
See how the average age of foreign clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Foreign clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 35 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 43 |
| White | 40 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Foreign clerk age breakdown
The average age of foreign clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the foreign clerk population.
Foreign clerk age breakdown
| Foreign Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Foreign clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for foreign clerks is bachelor's degree, with 53% of foreign clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Foreign clerks by degree level
| Foreign clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Foreign clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, foreign clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,872 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, foreign clerks earn a median annual income of $38,379 compared to $35,151 for foreign clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,872 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,944 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,379 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,151 |
Foreign clerk employment statistics
Company size where foreign clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where foreign clerks work.
Foreign clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Foreign clerk turnover and employment statistics
Foreign clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for foreign clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Foreign clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Foreign clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 6.69% |
| 2012 | 5.66% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.34% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.84% |
| 2018 | 2.85% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 3.55% |
Average foreign clerk tenure
The average foreign clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 foreign clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Foreign clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Foreign clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of foreign 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Department Clerk | 6.59% | 102,459 |
| Computer Bookkeeper | 6.92% | 15,739 |
| Drive-In Teller | 7.10% | 10,481 |
| Foreign Clerk | 7.32% | - |
| Dunner | 7.90% | 125 |
| Benefits Clerk | 9.54% | 75,454 |
| Casino Gaming Worker | 10.47% | 20,178 |
Similar foreign clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Department Clerk | 6.59% | 102,459 |
| Computer Bookkeeper | 6.92% | 15,739 |
| Drive-In Teller | 7.10% | 10,481 |
| Dunner | 7.90% | 125 |
| Benefits Clerk | 9.54% | 75,454 |
| Casino Gaming Worker | 10.47% | 20,178 |
Foreign languages spoken by foreign clerks
- Polish, 50.0%
- Serbian, 50.0%
Foreign clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| Serbian | 50.0% |