Margin clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Margin clerk gender statistics
40.2% of margin clerks are women and 59.8% of margin clerks are men.
- Male, 59.8%
- Female, 40.2%
Margin clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.8% |
| Female | 40.2% |
Margin clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,523
Female income
$32,844
Margin clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in margin clerk positions over time. Currently, 40.2% of margin clerks are female.
Margin clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.60% | 45.40% |
| 2011 | 55.56% | 44.44% |
| 2012 | 56.00% | 44.00% |
| 2013 | 56.03% | 43.97% |
| 2014 | 55.28% | 44.72% |
| 2015 | 57.64% | 42.36% |
| 2016 | 56.08% | 43.92% |
| 2017 | 57.47% | 42.53% |
| 2018 | 59.43% | 40.57% |
| 2019 | 54.78% | 45.22% |
| 2020 | 56.31% | 43.69% |
| 2021 | 59.78% | 40.22% |
Margin clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared margin 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% |
| Margin Clerk | 60% | 40% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Margin clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among margin clerks is White, which makes up 68.2% of all margin clerks. Comparatively, 15.0% of margin clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of margin clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Margin clerk race
| Margin clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Margin clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how margin clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Margin clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.98% | 8.02% | 3.68% | 12.28% |
| 2011 | 73.48% | 8.50% | 3.85% | 12.12% |
| 2012 | 73.53% | 8.32% | 3.88% | 12.03% |
| 2013 | 72.78% | 8.36% | 4.30% | 12.45% |
| 2014 | 73.30% | 7.99% | 4.26% | 12.38% |
| 2015 | 72.61% | 7.79% | 4.44% | 12.84% |
| 2016 | 71.39% | 8.36% | 4.28% | 13.55% |
| 2017 | 71.97% | 7.69% | 4.63% | 13.30% |
| 2018 | 71.42% | 7.42% | 4.75% | 14.22% |
| 2019 | 72.40% | 7.28% | 4.79% | 13.35% |
| 2020 | 70.16% | 6.78% | 4.45% | 14.33% |
| 2021 | 68.25% | 7.09% | 5.04% | 15.01% |
Margin clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian margin clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american margin clerks have the lowest average salary at $33,067.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,302 |
| White | $33,319 |
| Black or African American | $33,067 |
| Asian | $34,441 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,502 |
Average margin clerk age
See how the average age of margin clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Margin 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 |
Margin clerk age breakdown
The average age of margin clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the margin clerk population.
Margin clerk age breakdown
| Margin Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Margin clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for margin clerks is bachelor's degree, with 75% of margin clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Margin clerks by degree level
| Margin clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Margin clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, margin clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,348 annually. With a Master's degree, margin clerks earn a median annual income of $34,052 compared to $33,905 for margin clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,052 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,840 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,348 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,905 |
Margin clerk employment statistics
Company size where margin clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where margin clerks work.
Margin clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Margin clerk turnover and employment statistics
Margin clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for margin clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Margin clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Margin 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 margin clerk tenure
The average margin clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 121 margin clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Margin clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Margin clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of margin 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 |
| Margin Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Lead Teller | 7.10% | 10,015 |
| Billing Specialist | 7.32% | 55,205 |
| Data Collection Specialist | 7.90% | 95,839 |
| Payroll & Human Resources Assistant | 9.54% | 45,318 |
| Gaming Cashier | 10.47% | 77,636 |
Similar margin clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Lead Teller | 7.10% | 10,015 |
| Billing Specialist | 7.32% | 55,205 |
| Data Collection Specialist | 7.90% | 95,839 |
| Payroll & Human Resources Assistant | 9.54% | 45,318 |
| Gaming Cashier | 10.47% | 77,636 |
Foreign languages spoken by margin clerks
- Chinese, 100.0%
Margin clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 100.0% |