Index clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Index clerk gender statistics
78.9% of index clerks are women and 21.1% of index clerks are men.
- Female, 78.9%
- Male, 21.1%
Index clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.9% |
| Male | 21.1% |
Index clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,958
Female income
$31,456
Index clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in index clerk positions over time. Currently, 78.9% of index clerks are female.
Index clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.34% | 79.66% |
| 2011 | 20.69% | 79.31% |
| 2012 | 19.99% | 80.01% |
| 2013 | 22.41% | 77.59% |
| 2014 | 21.62% | 78.38% |
| 2015 | 21.03% | 78.97% |
| 2016 | 21.94% | 78.06% |
| 2017 | 20.07% | 79.93% |
| 2018 | 20.61% | 79.39% |
| 2019 | 20.45% | 79.55% |
| 2020 | 22.18% | 77.82% |
| 2021 | 21.13% | 78.87% |
Index clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared index clerks 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% |
| Index Clerk | 21% | 79% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Index clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among index clerks is White, which makes up 62.2% of all index clerks. Comparatively, 15.9% of index clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of index clerks 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%
Index clerk race
| Index clerk 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% |
Index clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how index clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Index clerk 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% |
Index clerk wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,702 |
| White | $36,624 |
| Black or African American | $30,118 |
| Asian | $32,806 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,311 |
Average index clerk age
See how the average age of index clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Index clerk 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 |
Index clerk age breakdown
The average age of index clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the index clerk population.
Index clerk age breakdown
| Index Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Index clerk educational attainment
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Index clerks by degree level
| Index clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Index clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,962 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,361 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,472 |
Index clerk employment statistics
Most index clerks work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where index clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where index clerks work.
Index clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Index clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the index clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most index clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Index clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 12% |
Index clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for index clerks are professional, health care and finance.
Index clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Index clerk turnover and employment statistics
Index clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for index clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Index clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Index clerk 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 index clerk tenure
The average index clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 242 index clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Index clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Index clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of index 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vault Attendant | 5.53% | 44,866 |
| Medicaid Specialist | 6.73% | 73,368 |
| Customer Service Senior Associate | 7.19% | 207,805 |
| Index Clerk | 8.60% | - |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Library Clerk | 11.16% | 67,131 |
| Recruiting Assistant | 15.31% | 20,862 |
Similar index clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vault Attendant | 5.53% | 44,866 |
| Medicaid Specialist | 6.73% | 73,368 |
| Customer Service Senior Associate | 7.19% | 207,805 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Library Clerk | 11.16% | 67,131 |
| Recruiting Assistant | 15.31% | 20,862 |
Foreign languages spoken by index clerks
The most common foreign language among index clerks is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Persian at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Persian, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Index clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Persian | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
