Ledger clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Ledger clerk gender statistics
76.6% of ledger clerks are women and 23.4% of ledger clerks are men.
- Female, 76.6%
- Male, 23.4%
Ledger clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.6% |
| Male | 23.4% |
Ledger clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,454
Female income
$32,804
Ledger clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ledger clerk positions over time. Currently, 76.6% of ledger clerks are female.
Ledger clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.79% | 80.21% |
| 2011 | 20.41% | 79.59% |
| 2012 | 20.71% | 79.29% |
| 2013 | 20.72% | 79.28% |
| 2014 | 20.23% | 79.77% |
| 2015 | 21.82% | 78.18% |
| 2016 | 20.76% | 79.24% |
| 2017 | 21.71% | 78.29% |
| 2018 | 23.11% | 76.89% |
| 2019 | 19.91% | 80.09% |
| 2020 | 20.91% | 79.09% |
| 2021 | 23.37% | 76.63% |
Ledger clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared ledger 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% |
| Ledger Clerk | 23% | 77% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Ledger clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ledger clerks is White, which makes up 67.6% of all ledger clerks. Comparatively, 14.5% of ledger clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of ledger 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%
Ledger clerk race
| Ledger 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% |
Ledger clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how ledger clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ledger clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.33% | 7.73% | 5.19% | 11.72% |
| 2011 | 72.83% | 8.21% | 5.37% | 11.56% |
| 2012 | 72.88% | 8.03% | 5.39% | 11.47% |
| 2013 | 72.13% | 8.07% | 5.82% | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 72.65% | 7.71% | 5.78% | 11.82% |
| 2015 | 71.96% | 7.50% | 5.96% | 12.28% |
| 2016 | 70.74% | 8.07% | 5.80% | 12.99% |
| 2017 | 71.32% | 7.40% | 6.15% | 12.74% |
| 2018 | 70.77% | 7.13% | 6.27% | 13.66% |
| 2019 | 71.75% | 6.99% | 6.31% | 12.79% |
| 2020 | 69.51% | 6.49% | 5.97% | 13.77% |
| 2021 | 67.60% | 6.80% | 6.56% | 14.45% |
Ledger clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian ledger clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ledger clerks have the lowest average salary at $33,017.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,242 |
| White | $33,259 |
| Black or African American | $33,017 |
| Asian | $34,332 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,434 |
Average ledger clerk age
See how the average age of ledger clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Ledger 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 |
Ledger clerk age breakdown
The average age of ledger clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the ledger clerk population.
Ledger clerk age breakdown
| Ledger Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Ledger clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for ledger clerks is bachelor's degree, with 40% of ledger clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 36% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 36%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Ledger clerks by degree level
| Ledger clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Ledger clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ledger clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,243 annually. With a Master's degree, ledger clerks earn a median annual income of $33,960 compared to $33,819 for ledger clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,960 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,757 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,243 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,819 |
Ledger clerk employment statistics
Most ledger clerks work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where ledger clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ledger clerks work.
Ledger clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Ledger clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the ledger clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ledger clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Ledger clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 2% |
Ledger clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for ledger clerks are finance, manufacturing and hospitality.
Ledger clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Ledger clerk turnover and employment statistics
Ledger clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ledger clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ledger clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ledger 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 ledger clerk tenure
The average ledger clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 201 ledger clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Ledger clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Ledger clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ledger 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 |
| Ledger Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Currency Counter | 7.10% | 8,805 |
| Check Writer | 7.32% | 10,318 |
| Claims Collector | 7.90% | 19,142 |
| Payroll Officer | 9.54% | 61,409 |
| Safety Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 80,063 |
Similar ledger clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Currency Counter | 7.10% | 8,805 |
| Check Writer | 7.32% | 10,318 |
| Claims Collector | 7.90% | 19,142 |
| Payroll Officer | 9.54% | 61,409 |
| Safety Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 80,063 |
Foreign languages spoken by ledger clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Ledger clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |