Insurance processing clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Insurance processing clerk gender statistics
87.6% of insurance processing clerks are women and 12.4% of insurance processing clerks are men.
- Female, 87.6%
- Male, 12.4%
Insurance processing clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.6% |
| Male | 12.4% |
Insurance processing clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,362
Female income
$41,187
Insurance processing clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in insurance processing clerk positions over time. Currently, 87.6% of insurance processing clerks are female.
Insurance processing clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.26% | 89.74% |
| 2011 | 10.96% | 89.04% |
| 2012 | 12.52% | 87.48% |
| 2013 | 12.09% | 87.91% |
| 2014 | 13.31% | 86.69% |
| 2015 | 13.29% | 86.71% |
| 2016 | 13.91% | 86.09% |
| 2017 | 15.17% | 84.83% |
| 2018 | 16.61% | 83.39% |
| 2019 | 14.08% | 85.92% |
| 2020 | 12.84% | 87.16% |
| 2021 | 12.40% | 87.60% |
Insurance processing clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared insurance processing 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% |
| Insurance Processing Clerk | 12% | 88% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Insurance processing clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among insurance processing clerks is White, which makes up 63.2% of all insurance processing clerks. Comparatively, 14.4% of insurance processing clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 13.8% of insurance processing clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 13.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Insurance processing clerk race
| Insurance processing clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Insurance processing clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how insurance processing clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Insurance processing clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.40% | 13.23% | 2.74% | 10.13% |
| 2011 | 72.80% | 13.48% | 2.48% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 71.40% | 12.22% | 2.99% | 11.35% |
| 2013 | 70.63% | 13.14% | 3.42% | 11.01% |
| 2014 | 71.61% | 13.52% | 2.58% | 10.19% |
| 2015 | 70.86% | 13.03% | 2.37% | 11.83% |
| 2016 | 70.19% | 13.14% | 3.10% | 11.16% |
| 2017 | 70.48% | 12.62% | 3.02% | 11.55% |
| 2018 | 69.40% | 11.71% | 4.04% | 12.54% |
| 2019 | 69.71% | 11.80% | 3.56% | 12.83% |
| 2020 | 67.13% | 11.99% | 3.55% | 11.94% |
| 2021 | 63.20% | 13.78% | 3.89% | 14.38% |
Insurance processing clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian insurance processing clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino insurance processing clerks have the lowest average salary at $41,288.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,308 |
| White | $41,995 |
| Black or African American | $41,290 |
| Asian | $45,041 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,288 |
Average insurance processing clerk age
See how the average age of insurance processing clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Insurance processing clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | 42.5 |
| White | 37 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.5 | 39 |
Insurance processing clerk age breakdown
The average age of insurance processing clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the insurance processing clerk population.
Insurance processing clerk age breakdown
| Insurance Processing Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Insurance processing clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for insurance processing clerks is associate degree, with 35% of insurance processing clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- Associate, 35%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Insurance processing clerks by degree level
| Insurance processing clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Insurance processing clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, insurance processing clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,136 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, insurance processing clerks earn a median annual income of $43,337 compared to $40,322 for insurance processing clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,136 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,462 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,337 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,322 |
Insurance processing clerk employment statistics
Company size where insurance processing clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where insurance processing clerks work.
Insurance processing clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Insurance processing clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for insurance processing clerks are insurance, finance and health care.
Insurance processing clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Insurance processing clerk turnover and employment statistics
Insurance processing clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for insurance processing clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Insurance processing clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Insurance processing clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.73% |
| 2011 | 5.78% |
| 2012 | 6.34% |
| 2013 | 4.78% |
| 2014 | 3.85% |
| 2015 | 3.50% |
| 2016 | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 3.04% |
| 2018 | 2.84% |
| 2019 | 2.46% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.25% |
Average insurance processing clerk tenure
The average insurance processing clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 insurance processing clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Insurance processing clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Insurance processing clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of insurance processing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry/Receptionist | 4.67% | 99,028 |
| Office Support Specialist | 5.99% | 130,301 |
| Compliance Assistant | 6.98% | 15,330 |
| Office Copy Selector | 7.17% | 35,811 |
| Insurance Processing Clerk | 11.18% | - |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Photocopying Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,665 |
Similar insurance processing clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry/Receptionist | 4.67% | 99,028 |
| Office Support Specialist | 5.99% | 130,301 |
| Compliance Assistant | 6.98% | 15,330 |
| Office Copy Selector | 7.17% | 35,811 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Photocopying Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,665 |
Foreign languages spoken by insurance processing clerks
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Vietnamese, 14.3%
Insurance processing clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Vietnamese | 14.3% |