Indexer demographics and statistics in the US
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Indexer gender statistics
71.7% of indexers are women and 28.3% of indexers are men.
- Female, 71.7%
- Male, 28.3%
Indexer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.7% |
| Male | 28.3% |
Indexer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,130
Female income
$31,343
Indexer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in indexer positions over time. Currently, 71.7% of indexers are female.
Indexer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.35% | 72.65% |
| 2011 | 27.78% | 72.22% |
| 2012 | 26.92% | 73.08% |
| 2013 | 29.87% | 70.13% |
| 2014 | 28.91% | 71.09% |
| 2015 | 28.20% | 71.80% |
| 2016 | 29.30% | 70.70% |
| 2017 | 27.03% | 72.97% |
| 2018 | 27.68% | 72.32% |
| 2019 | 27.49% | 72.51% |
| 2020 | 29.59% | 70.41% |
| 2021 | 28.31% | 71.69% |
Indexer related jobs gender ratio
We compared indexers 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% |
| Indexer | 28% | 72% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Indexer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among indexers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all indexers. Comparatively, 15.9% of indexers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of indexers 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%
Indexer race
| Indexer 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% |
Indexer race and ethnicity over time
See how indexer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Indexer 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% |
Indexer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino indexers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american indexers have the lowest average salary at $31,025.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,499 |
| White | $32,483 |
| Black or African American | $31,025 |
| Asian | $31,654 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,028 |
Average indexer age
See how the average age of indexers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Indexer 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 |
Indexer age breakdown
The average age of indexers is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the indexer population.
Indexer age breakdown
| Indexer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Indexer educational attainment
The most common degree for indexers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of indexers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Indexers by degree level
| Indexer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Indexer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, indexers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,037 annually. With a Associate degree, indexers earn a median annual income of $31,804 compared to $31,227 for indexers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,227 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,037 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,804 |
Indexer employment statistics
Most indexers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where indexers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where indexers work.
Indexer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Indexer jobs by company type
Employees with the indexer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most indexers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Indexer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Indexer jobs by industry
The most common industries for indexers are professional, finance and technology.
Indexer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Indexer turnover and employment statistics
Indexer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for indexers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Indexer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Indexer 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 indexer tenure
The average indexer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,344 indexers resumes in Zippia's database.
Indexer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Indexer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of indexers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Quotation Clerk | 5.53% | 66,676 |
| Social Security Benefits Interviewer | 6.73% | 97,464 |
| Receptionist/Customer Service | 7.19% | 216,587 |
| Indexer | 8.60% | - |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,122 |
| Employee Relations Assistant | 15.31% | 14,672 |
Similar indexer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Quotation Clerk | 5.53% | 66,676 |
| Social Security Benefits Interviewer | 6.73% | 97,464 |
| Receptionist/Customer Service | 7.19% | 216,587 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,122 |
| Employee Relations Assistant | 15.31% | 14,672 |
Foreign languages spoken by indexers
The most common foreign language among indexers is Spanish at 47.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 47.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Indexer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
