Journal clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Journal clerk gender statistics
63.6% of journal clerks are women and 36.4% of journal clerks are men.
- Female, 63.6%
- Male, 36.4%
Journal clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.6% |
| Male | 36.4% |
Journal clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,227
Female income
$49,121
Journal clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in journal clerk positions over time. Currently, 63.6% of journal clerks are female.
Journal clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.61% | 68.39% |
| 2011 | 32.46% | 67.54% |
| 2012 | 32.85% | 67.15% |
| 2013 | 32.88% | 67.12% |
| 2014 | 32.21% | 67.79% |
| 2015 | 34.34% | 65.66% |
| 2016 | 32.92% | 67.08% |
| 2017 | 34.19% | 65.81% |
| 2018 | 36.03% | 63.97% |
| 2019 | 31.77% | 68.23% |
| 2020 | 33.13% | 66.87% |
| 2021 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
Journal clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared journal 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% |
| Journal Clerk | 36% | 64% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Journal clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among journal clerks is White, which makes up 74.6% of all journal clerks. Comparatively, 10.7% of journal clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of journal clerks are Asian.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Journal clerk race
| Journal clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Journal clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how journal clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Journal clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.29% | 5.82% | 4.00% | 7.99% |
| 2011 | 79.79% | 6.29% | 4.17% | 7.83% |
| 2012 | 79.84% | 6.12% | 4.20% | 7.74% |
| 2013 | 79.09% | 6.16% | 4.62% | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 79.61% | 5.79% | 4.58% | 8.09% |
| 2015 | 78.92% | 5.58% | 4.76% | 8.55% |
| 2016 | 77.70% | 6.15% | 4.60% | 9.26% |
| 2017 | 78.28% | 5.49% | 4.95% | 9.01% |
| 2018 | 77.73% | 5.22% | 5.07% | 9.93% |
| 2019 | 78.71% | 5.08% | 5.11% | 9.05% |
| 2020 | 76.47% | 4.58% | 4.77% | 10.04% |
| 2021 | 74.56% | 4.89% | 5.36% | 10.72% |
Journal clerk wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,537 |
| White | $50,592 |
| Black or African American | $49,808 |
| Asian | $54,148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,161 |
Average journal clerk age
See how the average age of journal clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Journal 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 |
Journal clerk age breakdown
The average age of journal clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the journal clerk population.
Journal clerk age breakdown
| Journal Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Journal clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for journal clerks is bachelor's degree, with 65% of journal clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 12%
Journal clerks by degree level
| Journal clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 12% |
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Journal clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,901 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,228 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,849 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,433 |
Journal clerk employment statistics
Company size where journal clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where journal clerks work.
Journal clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 23% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Journal clerk turnover and employment statistics
Journal clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for journal clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Journal clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Journal 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 journal clerk tenure
The average journal clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 journal clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Journal clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Journal clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of journal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Journal Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Foreign Exchange Clerk | 7.10% | 66,986 |
| Statement Clerks Supervisor | 7.32% | 973 |
| Dust Collector Operator | 7.90% | 30,314 |
| Time Clerk | 9.54% | 67,317 |
| Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 68,085 |
Similar journal clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Foreign Exchange Clerk | 7.10% | 66,986 |
| Statement Clerks Supervisor | 7.32% | 973 |
| Dust Collector Operator | 7.90% | 30,314 |
| Time Clerk | 9.54% | 67,317 |
| Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 68,085 |