Mail & file clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Mail & file clerk gender statistics
63.3% of mail & file clerks are women and 36.7% of mail & file clerks are men.
- Female, 63.3%
- Male, 36.7%
Mail & file clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.3% |
| Male | 36.7% |
Mail & file clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,880
Female income
$33,731
Mail & file clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mail & file clerk positions over time. Currently, 63.3% of mail & file clerks are female.
Mail & file clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.27% | 64.73% |
| 2011 | 34.32% | 65.68% |
| 2012 | 33.87% | 66.13% |
| 2013 | 34.46% | 65.54% |
| 2014 | 36.31% | 63.69% |
| 2015 | 36.26% | 63.74% |
| 2016 | 36.23% | 63.77% |
| 2017 | 37.66% | 62.34% |
| 2018 | 37.72% | 62.28% |
| 2019 | 34.65% | 65.35% |
| 2020 | 37.63% | 62.37% |
| 2021 | 36.74% | 63.26% |
Mail & file clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared mail & file 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% |
| Mail & File Clerk | 37% | 63% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Mail & file clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mail & file clerks is White, which makes up 54.8% of all mail & file clerks. Comparatively, 21.0% of mail & file clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of mail & file clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 54.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.0%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Mail & file clerk race
| Mail & file clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Mail & file clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how mail & file clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mail & file clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.35% | 12.09% | 6.64% | 17.24% |
| 2011 | 59.95% | 12.57% | 6.18% | 18.07% |
| 2012 | 59.54% | 12.07% | 6.46% | 18.86% |
| 2013 | 59.63% | 11.76% | 6.38% | 18.82% |
| 2014 | 59.32% | 11.94% | 6.91% | 18.60% |
| 2015 | 59.39% | 11.25% | 6.84% | 19.25% |
| 2016 | 58.64% | 11.92% | 7.08% | 19.02% |
| 2017 | 59.35% | 10.79% | 6.96% | 19.56% |
| 2018 | 59.67% | 10.41% | 7.29% | 19.30% |
| 2019 | 57.22% | 11.18% | 7.65% | 20.67% |
| 2020 | 55.25% | 10.60% | 7.61% | 21.27% |
| 2021 | 54.77% | 10.55% | 8.12% | 21.05% |
Mail & file clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mail & file clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown mail & file clerks have the lowest average salary at $34,683.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,683 |
| White | $34,890 |
| Black or African American | $34,904 |
| Asian | $35,026 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,897 |
Average mail & file clerk age
See how the average age of mail & file clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mail & file 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 |
Mail & file clerk age breakdown
The average age of mail & file clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the mail & file clerk population.
Mail & file clerk age breakdown
| Mail & File Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Mail & file clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for mail & file clerks is high school diploma, with 33% of mail & file clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Mail & file clerks by degree level
| Mail & file clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Mail & file clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mail & file clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,064 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mail & file clerks earn a median annual income of $35,495 compared to $34,542 for mail & file clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,064 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,903 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,495 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,542 |
Mail & file clerk employment statistics
Most mail & file clerks work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where mail & file clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mail & file clerks work.
Mail & file clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Mail & file clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the mail & file clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mail & file clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mail & file clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 12% |
Mail & file clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for mail & file clerks are insurance, professional and government.
Mail & file clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 18% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Government | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Mail & file clerk turnover and employment statistics
Mail & file clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mail & file clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mail & file clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mail & file 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 mail & file clerk tenure
The average mail & file clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,433 mail & file clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Mail & file clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Mail & file clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mail & file 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 4.67% | 277 |
| Mail & File Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Braille Transcriber | 6.98% | 232 |
| Office Copy Selector | 7.17% | 35,811 |
| Claims Clerk | 11.18% | 78,588 |
| Tariff Compiling Clerk | 11.19% | 66,318 |
| Photocopying Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,665 |
Similar mail & file clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 4.67% | 277 |
| Braille Transcriber | 6.98% | 232 |
| Office Copy Selector | 7.17% | 35,811 |
| Claims Clerk | 11.18% | 78,588 |
| Tariff Compiling Clerk | 11.19% | 66,318 |
| Photocopying Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,665 |
Foreign languages spoken by mail & file clerks
The most common foreign language among mail & file clerks is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 6.7%
- Chinese, 4.4%
- Arabic, 4.4%
- Irish, 2.2%
- Other, 15.6%
Mail & file clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 4.4% |
| Arabic | 4.4% |
| Irish | 2.2% |
| Other | 15.6% |
