Investigation clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Investigation clerk gender statistics
77.5% of investigation clerks are women and 22.5% of investigation clerks are men.
- Female, 77.5%
- Male, 22.5%
Investigation clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.5% |
| Male | 22.5% |
Investigation clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,606
Female income
$52,929
Investigation clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in investigation clerk positions over time. Currently, 77.5% of investigation clerks are female.
Investigation clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.19% | 78.81% |
| 2011 | 20.79% | 79.21% |
| 2012 | 20.19% | 79.81% |
| 2013 | 21.33% | 78.67% |
| 2014 | 22.16% | 77.84% |
| 2015 | 20.61% | 79.39% |
| 2016 | 20.42% | 79.58% |
| 2017 | 21.24% | 78.76% |
| 2018 | 23.48% | 76.52% |
| 2019 | 22.43% | 77.57% |
| 2020 | 22.69% | 77.31% |
| 2021 | 22.53% | 77.47% |
Investigation clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared investigation 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% |
| Investigation Clerk | 23% | 77% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Investigation clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among investigation clerks is White, which makes up 54.2% of all investigation clerks. Comparatively, 19.4% of investigation clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 14.6% of investigation clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 14.6%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Investigation clerk race
| Investigation clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.6% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Investigation clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how investigation clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Investigation clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.66% | 14.64% | 4.71% | 15.07% |
| 2011 | 61.35% | 15.71% | 5.12% | 14.61% |
| 2012 | 61.10% | 14.28% | 4.79% | 16.62% |
| 2013 | 61.09% | 14.08% | 5.46% | 16.12% |
| 2014 | 61.11% | 14.61% | 5.26% | 16.08% |
| 2015 | 61.28% | 14.09% | 5.26% | 16.32% |
| 2016 | 59.61% | 13.83% | 5.57% | 17.32% |
| 2017 | 58.68% | 13.70% | 5.71% | 18.69% |
| 2018 | 59.89% | 13.68% | 6.10% | 17.09% |
| 2019 | 59.88% | 13.49% | 5.74% | 17.51% |
| 2020 | 57.03% | 13.67% | 6.11% | 17.81% |
| 2021 | 54.24% | 14.61% | 6.12% | 19.41% |
Investigation clerk wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,445 |
| White | $60,996 |
| Black or African American | $56,622 |
| Asian | $64,365 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,853 |
Average investigation clerk age
See how the average age of investigation clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Investigation clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 44.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Investigation clerk age breakdown
The average age of investigation clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the investigation clerk population.
Investigation clerk age breakdown
| Investigation Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Investigation clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for investigation clerks is bachelor's degree, with 54% of investigation clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Investigation clerks by degree level
| Investigation clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Investigation clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,696 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,785 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,003 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,468 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,255 |
Investigation clerk employment statistics
Most investigation clerks work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where investigation clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where investigation clerks work.
Investigation clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Investigation clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the investigation clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most investigation clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Investigation clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 22% |
Investigation clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for investigation clerks are finance, government and professional.
Investigation clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 23% |
| Government | 18% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Investigation clerk turnover and employment statistics
Investigation clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for investigation clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Investigation clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Investigation clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 4.75% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 3.89% |
| 2021 | 3.89% |
Average investigation clerk tenure
The average investigation clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 213 investigation clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Investigation clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Investigation clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of investigation 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 Internship | 4.67% | 120,191 |
| Creel Clerk | 5.99% | 66,473 |
| Investigation Clerk | 6.98% | - |
| Mail Technician | 7.17% | 22,761 |
| Insurance Claims Processor | 11.18% | 48,777 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Line-O-Scribe Operator | 14.20% | 73,362 |
Similar investigation clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Internship | 4.67% | 120,191 |
| Creel Clerk | 5.99% | 66,473 |
| Mail Technician | 7.17% | 22,761 |
| Insurance Claims Processor | 11.18% | 48,777 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Line-O-Scribe Operator | 14.20% | 73,362 |
Foreign languages spoken by investigation clerks
- Spanish, 87.5%
- French, 12.5%
Investigation clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| French | 12.5% |