Laboratory clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Laboratory clerk gender statistics
81.4% of laboratory clerks are women and 18.6% of laboratory clerks are men.
- Female, 81.4%
- Male, 18.6%
Laboratory clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.4% |
| Male | 18.6% |
Laboratory clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,058
Female income
$33,326
Laboratory clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laboratory clerk positions over time. Currently, 81.4% of laboratory clerks are female.
Laboratory clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.65% | 82.35% |
| 2011 | 17.04% | 82.96% |
| 2012 | 16.76% | 83.24% |
| 2013 | 17.13% | 82.87% |
| 2014 | 18.31% | 81.69% |
| 2015 | 18.28% | 81.72% |
| 2016 | 18.26% | 81.74% |
| 2017 | 19.20% | 80.80% |
| 2018 | 19.24% | 80.76% |
| 2019 | 17.25% | 82.75% |
| 2020 | 19.18% | 80.82% |
| 2021 | 18.59% | 81.41% |
Laboratory clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared laboratory 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% |
| Laboratory Clerk | 19% | 81% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Laboratory clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laboratory clerks is White, which makes up 56.7% of all laboratory clerks. Comparatively, 20.0% of laboratory clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of laboratory clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Laboratory clerk race
| Laboratory clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Laboratory clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how laboratory clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laboratory clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.26% | 12.18% | 5.70% | 16.19% |
| 2011 | 61.86% | 12.65% | 5.24% | 17.01% |
| 2012 | 61.45% | 12.15% | 5.52% | 17.80% |
| 2013 | 61.54% | 11.84% | 5.45% | 17.76% |
| 2014 | 61.23% | 12.03% | 5.98% | 17.54% |
| 2015 | 61.30% | 11.33% | 5.90% | 18.19% |
| 2016 | 60.55% | 12.00% | 6.15% | 17.96% |
| 2017 | 61.26% | 10.87% | 6.03% | 18.50% |
| 2018 | 61.58% | 10.49% | 6.35% | 18.24% |
| 2019 | 59.13% | 11.26% | 6.72% | 19.61% |
| 2020 | 57.16% | 10.68% | 6.68% | 20.21% |
| 2021 | 56.68% | 10.64% | 7.18% | 19.99% |
Laboratory clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian laboratory clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown laboratory clerks have the lowest average salary at $36,398.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,398 |
| White | $37,093 |
| Black or African American | $37,141 |
| Asian | $37,551 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,116 |
Average laboratory clerk age
See how the average age of laboratory clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laboratory clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Laboratory clerk age breakdown
The average age of laboratory clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the laboratory clerk population.
Laboratory clerk age breakdown
| Laboratory Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Laboratory clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for laboratory clerks is bachelor's degree, with 34% of laboratory clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Laboratory clerks by degree level
| Laboratory clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Laboratory clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, laboratory clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,194 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, laboratory clerks earn a median annual income of $39,172 compared to $35,934 for laboratory clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,194 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,867 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,172 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,934 |
Laboratory clerk employment statistics
Most laboratory clerks work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where laboratory clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laboratory clerks work.
Laboratory clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Laboratory clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the laboratory clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laboratory clerks prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Laboratory clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 4% |
Laboratory clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for laboratory clerks are health care, education and manufacturing.
Laboratory clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 60% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Laboratory clerk turnover and employment statistics
Laboratory clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laboratory clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laboratory clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laboratory clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average laboratory clerk tenure
The average laboratory clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,139 laboratory clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Laboratory clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Laboratory clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laboratory 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 Supervisor | 4.67% | 81,567 |
| Laboratory Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Performance Reporter | 6.98% | 5,635 |
| Mail List Librarian | 7.17% | 18,466 |
| Insurance Processing Clerk | 11.18% | 106,381 |
| Crime Data Specialist | 11.19% | 68,456 |
| Line-O-Scribe Operator | 14.20% | 73,362 |
Similar laboratory clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Supervisor | 4.67% | 81,567 |
| Performance Reporter | 6.98% | 5,635 |
| Mail List Librarian | 7.17% | 18,466 |
| Insurance Processing Clerk | 11.18% | 106,381 |
| Crime Data Specialist | 11.19% | 68,456 |
| Line-O-Scribe Operator | 14.20% | 73,362 |
Foreign languages spoken by laboratory clerks
The most common foreign language among laboratory clerks is Spanish at 73.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 2.7% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 2.7%.
- Spanish, 73.0%
- Hindi, 2.7%
- Filipino, 2.7%
- Greek, 2.7%
- Cantonese, 2.7%
- Other, 16.2%
Laboratory clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.0% |
| Hindi | 2.7% |
| Filipino | 2.7% |
| Greek | 2.7% |
| Cantonese | 2.7% |
| Other | 16.2% |
