Marking clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Marking clerk gender statistics
71.5% of marking clerks are women and 28.5% of marking clerks are men.
- Female, 71.5%
- Male, 28.5%
Marking clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.5% |
| Male | 28.5% |
Marking clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,486
Female income
$35,873
Marking clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marking clerk positions over time. Currently, 71.5% of marking clerks are female.
Marking clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.21% | 72.79% |
| 2011 | 26.38% | 73.62% |
| 2012 | 26.00% | 74.00% |
| 2013 | 26.50% | 73.50% |
| 2014 | 28.11% | 71.89% |
| 2015 | 28.06% | 71.94% |
| 2016 | 28.04% | 71.96% |
| 2017 | 29.30% | 70.70% |
| 2018 | 29.35% | 70.65% |
| 2019 | 26.66% | 73.34% |
| 2020 | 29.27% | 70.73% |
| 2021 | 28.49% | 71.51% |
Marking clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared marking 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% |
| Marking Clerk | 28% | 72% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Marking clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marking clerks is White, which makes up 57.2% of all marking clerks. Comparatively, 19.4% of marking clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of marking clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Marking clerk race
| Marking clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Marking clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how marking clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marking clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.73% | 13.17% | 4.82% | 15.62% |
| 2011 | 62.33% | 13.65% | 4.37% | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 61.92% | 13.15% | 4.65% | 17.23% |
| 2013 | 62.01% | 12.84% | 4.57% | 17.19% |
| 2014 | 61.71% | 13.03% | 5.10% | 16.98% |
| 2015 | 61.77% | 12.33% | 5.02% | 17.62% |
| 2016 | 61.02% | 13.00% | 5.27% | 17.39% |
| 2017 | 61.73% | 11.87% | 5.15% | 17.93% |
| 2018 | 62.05% | 11.49% | 5.47% | 17.67% |
| 2019 | 59.60% | 12.26% | 5.84% | 19.04% |
| 2020 | 57.63% | 11.68% | 5.80% | 19.65% |
| 2021 | 57.15% | 11.64% | 6.31% | 19.42% |
Marking clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian marking clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown marking clerks have the lowest average salary at $37,208.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,208 |
| White | $37,501 |
| Black or African American | $37,521 |
| Asian | $37,692 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,511 |
Average marking clerk age
See how the average age of marking clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Marking 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 |
Marking clerk age breakdown
The average age of marking clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the marking clerk population.
Marking clerk age breakdown
| Marking Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Marking clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for marking clerks is associate degree, with 30% of marking clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Marking clerks by degree level
| Marking clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Marking clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marking clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,167 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, marking clerks earn a median annual income of $38,358 compared to $37,011 for marking clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,167 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,113 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,358 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,011 |
Marking clerk employment statistics
Company size where marking clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marking clerks work.
Marking clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Marking clerk turnover and employment statistics
Marking clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marking clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marking clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marking 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 marking clerk tenure
The average marking clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 198 marking clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Marking clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Marking clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marking 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Key Punch Operator | 4.67% | 35,259 |
| Marking Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Magazine Publisher | 6.98% | 2,848 |
| Mail List Librarian | 7.17% | 18,466 |
| Claims Administrator | 11.18% | 59,006 |
| Tariff Compiling Clerk | 11.19% | 66,318 |
| Collating Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,656 |
Similar marking clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Key Punch Operator | 4.67% | 35,259 |
| Magazine Publisher | 6.98% | 2,848 |
| Mail List Librarian | 7.17% | 18,466 |
| Claims Administrator | 11.18% | 59,006 |
| Tariff Compiling Clerk | 11.19% | 66,318 |
| Collating Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,656 |
Foreign languages spoken by marking clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Marking clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
