Hospital unit clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Hospital unit clerk gender statistics
90.6% of hospital unit clerks are women and 9.4% of hospital unit clerks are men.
- Female, 90.6%
- Male, 9.4%
Hospital unit clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 90.6% |
| Male | 9.4% |
Hospital unit clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,370
Female income
$30,584
Hospital unit clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hospital unit clerk positions over time. Currently, 90.6% of hospital unit clerks are female.
Hospital unit clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.83% | 91.17% |
| 2011 | 8.50% | 91.50% |
| 2012 | 8.34% | 91.66% |
| 2013 | 8.54% | 91.46% |
| 2014 | 9.20% | 90.80% |
| 2015 | 9.18% | 90.82% |
| 2016 | 9.17% | 90.83% |
| 2017 | 9.70% | 90.30% |
| 2018 | 9.72% | 90.28% |
| 2019 | 8.61% | 91.39% |
| 2020 | 9.68% | 90.32% |
| 2021 | 9.36% | 90.64% |
Hospital unit clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared hospital unit 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% |
| Hospital Unit Clerk | 9% | 91% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Hospital unit clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hospital unit clerks is White, which makes up 55.7% of all hospital unit clerks. Comparatively, 23.3% of hospital unit clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of hospital unit clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 55.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.3%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Hospital unit clerk race
| Hospital unit clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Hospital unit clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how hospital unit clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hospital unit clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.30% | 10.73% | 4.86% | 19.52% |
| 2011 | 60.90% | 11.21% | 4.40% | 20.34% |
| 2012 | 60.50% | 10.71% | 4.68% | 21.13% |
| 2013 | 60.59% | 10.40% | 4.60% | 21.10% |
| 2014 | 60.28% | 10.59% | 5.13% | 20.88% |
| 2015 | 60.35% | 9.89% | 5.06% | 21.52% |
| 2016 | 59.60% | 10.56% | 5.30% | 21.29% |
| 2017 | 60.31% | 9.43% | 5.18% | 21.83% |
| 2018 | 60.63% | 9.05% | 5.51% | 21.57% |
| 2019 | 58.18% | 9.82% | 5.87% | 22.95% |
| 2020 | 56.21% | 9.24% | 5.83% | 23.55% |
| 2021 | 55.73% | 9.19% | 6.34% | 23.32% |
Hospital unit clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hospital unit clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown hospital unit clerks have the lowest average salary at $32,881.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,881 |
| White | $33,396 |
| Black or African American | $33,431 |
| Asian | $33,734 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,413 |
Average hospital unit clerk age
See how the average age of hospital unit clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hospital unit 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 |
Hospital unit clerk age breakdown
The average age of hospital unit clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the hospital unit clerk population.
Hospital unit clerk age breakdown
| Hospital Unit Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Hospital unit clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for hospital unit clerks is bachelor's degree, with 28% of hospital unit clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Hospital unit clerks by degree level
| Hospital unit clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Hospital unit clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hospital unit clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,398 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hospital unit clerks earn a median annual income of $34,925 compared to $32,536 for hospital unit clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,398 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,991 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,925 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,536 |
Hospital unit clerk employment statistics
Most hospital unit clerks work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where hospital unit clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hospital unit clerks work.
Hospital unit clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Hospital unit clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the hospital unit clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hospital unit clerks prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Hospital unit clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 9% |
Hospital unit clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for hospital unit clerks are health care, education and professional.
Hospital unit clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 61% |
| Education | 12% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Hospital unit clerk turnover and employment statistics
Hospital unit clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hospital unit clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospital unit clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hospital unit 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 hospital unit clerk tenure
The average hospital unit clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 195 hospital unit clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Hospital unit clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Hospital unit clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hospital unit 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 |
| Hospital Unit Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Advertising Assistant | 6.98% | 3,851 |
| Office Copy Selector | 7.17% | 35,811 |
| Rater Associate | 11.18% | 75 |
| Record Tabulating Clerk | 11.19% | 66,589 |
| Set-O-Type Operator | 14.20% | 31,599 |
Similar hospital unit clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Verifying Machine Operator | 4.67% | 53,824 |
| Advertising Assistant | 6.98% | 3,851 |
| Office Copy Selector | 7.17% | 35,811 |
| Rater Associate | 11.18% | 75 |
| Record Tabulating Clerk | 11.19% | 66,589 |
| Set-O-Type Operator | 14.20% | 31,599 |
Foreign languages spoken by hospital unit clerks
- Spanish, 88.9%
- Tagalog, 11.1%
Hospital unit clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.9% |
| Tagalog | 11.1% |