Item processing clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Item processing clerk demographics by:
Item processing clerk gender statistics
73.6% of item processing clerks are women and 26.4% of item processing clerks are men.
- Female, 73.6%
- Male, 26.4%
Item processing clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.6% |
| Male | 26.4% |
Item processing clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,285
Female income
$31,743
Item processing clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in item processing clerk positions over time. Currently, 73.6% of item processing clerks are female.
Item processing clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.45% | 77.55% |
| 2011 | 23.14% | 76.86% |
| 2012 | 23.46% | 76.54% |
| 2013 | 23.48% | 76.52% |
| 2014 | 22.94% | 77.06% |
| 2015 | 24.68% | 75.32% |
| 2016 | 23.51% | 76.49% |
| 2017 | 24.55% | 75.45% |
| 2018 | 26.08% | 73.92% |
| 2019 | 22.58% | 77.42% |
| 2020 | 23.69% | 76.31% |
| 2021 | 26.36% | 73.64% |
Item processing clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared item processing clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, time recorder and recovery agent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Billing Clerk | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist/Accounts Receivable | 5% | 95% |
| Directory Clerk | 7% | 93% |
| Item Processing Clerk | 26% | 74% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Item processing clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among item processing clerks is White, which makes up 67.6% of all item processing clerks. Comparatively, 14.5% of item processing clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of item processing clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Item processing clerk race
| Item processing clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Item processing clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how item processing clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Item processing clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.29% | 7.74% | 5.20% | 11.74% |
| 2011 | 72.79% | 8.22% | 5.37% | 11.58% |
| 2012 | 72.85% | 8.04% | 5.40% | 11.49% |
| 2013 | 72.09% | 8.08% | 5.82% | 11.90% |
| 2014 | 72.61% | 7.72% | 5.79% | 11.84% |
| 2015 | 71.93% | 7.51% | 5.97% | 12.30% |
| 2016 | 70.70% | 8.08% | 5.81% | 13.01% |
| 2017 | 71.28% | 7.41% | 6.16% | 12.76% |
| 2018 | 70.74% | 7.14% | 6.28% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 71.71% | 7.00% | 6.32% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 69.48% | 6.50% | 5.97% | 13.79% |
| 2021 | 67.56% | 6.81% | 6.57% | 14.47% |
Item processing clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian item processing clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american item processing clerks have the lowest average salary at $31,921.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,109 |
| White | $32,123 |
| Black or African American | $31,921 |
| Asian | $33,016 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,268 |
Average item processing clerk age
See how the average age of item processing clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Item processing clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 53 |
| Unknown | 40 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46 |
| White | 47 | 55 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Item processing clerk age breakdown
The average age of item processing clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the item processing clerk population.
Item processing clerk age breakdown
| Item Processing Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Item processing clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for item processing clerks is bachelor's degree, with 33% of item processing clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Item processing clerks by degree level
| Item processing clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Item processing clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, item processing clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,942 annually. With a Master's degree, item processing clerks earn a median annual income of $32,707 compared to $32,590 for item processing clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,707 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,538 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,942 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,590 |
Item processing clerk employment statistics
Most item processing clerks work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where item processing clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where item processing clerks work.
Item processing clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Item processing clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the item processing clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most item processing clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Item processing clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 46% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 1% |
Item processing clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for item processing clerks are finance, professional and technology.
Item processing clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 65% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Item processing clerk turnover and employment statistics
Item processing clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for item processing clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Item processing clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Item processing clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 6.86% |
| 2012 | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 3.61% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 2.53% |
| 2020 | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 3.68% |
Average item processing clerk tenure
The average item processing clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,432 item processing clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Item processing clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Item processing clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of item 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Item Processing Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Commercial Teller | 7.10% | 37,457 |
| Medicare Billing Specialist | 7.32% | 54,593 |
| Collections Assistant | 7.90% | 11,335 |
| Chief Payroll Clerk | 9.54% | 84,588 |
| Gaming Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 51,989 |
Similar item processing clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Commercial Teller | 7.10% | 37,457 |
| Medicare Billing Specialist | 7.32% | 54,593 |
| Collections Assistant | 7.90% | 11,335 |
| Chief Payroll Clerk | 9.54% | 84,588 |
| Gaming Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 51,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by item processing clerks
The most common foreign language among item processing clerks is Spanish at 59.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 6.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 59.4%
- German, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 3.1%
- Chinese, 3.1%
- Filipino, 3.1%
- Other, 25.0%
Item processing clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.4% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| Filipino | 3.1% |
| Other | 25.0% |
