Media clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Media clerk gender statistics
75.0% of media clerks are women and 25.0% of media clerks are men.
- Female, 75.0%
- Male, 25.0%
Media clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.0% |
| Male | 25.0% |
Media clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,027
Female income
$27,613
Media clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in media clerk positions over time. Currently, 75.0% of media clerks are female.
Media clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.82% | 76.18% |
| 2011 | 23.07% | 76.93% |
| 2012 | 22.72% | 77.28% |
| 2013 | 23.18% | 76.82% |
| 2014 | 24.65% | 75.35% |
| 2015 | 24.61% | 75.39% |
| 2016 | 24.59% | 75.41% |
| 2017 | 25.75% | 74.25% |
| 2018 | 25.80% | 74.20% |
| 2019 | 23.33% | 76.67% |
| 2020 | 25.72% | 74.28% |
| 2021 | 25.00% | 75.00% |
Media clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared media 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% |
| Media Clerk | 25% | 75% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Media clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among media clerks is White, which makes up 57.1% of all media clerks. Comparatively, 18.3% of media clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of media clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 57.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Media clerk race
| Media clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Media clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how media clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Media clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.69% | 14.12% | 5.19% | 14.49% |
| 2011 | 62.29% | 14.59% | 4.73% | 15.31% |
| 2012 | 61.88% | 14.09% | 5.01% | 16.10% |
| 2013 | 61.97% | 13.78% | 4.94% | 16.06% |
| 2014 | 61.66% | 13.97% | 5.47% | 15.85% |
| 2015 | 61.73% | 13.27% | 5.39% | 16.49% |
| 2016 | 60.98% | 13.94% | 5.64% | 16.26% |
| 2017 | 61.69% | 12.81% | 5.52% | 16.80% |
| 2018 | 62.01% | 12.43% | 5.84% | 16.54% |
| 2019 | 59.56% | 13.20% | 6.21% | 17.91% |
| 2020 | 57.59% | 12.62% | 6.17% | 18.52% |
| 2021 | 57.11% | 12.58% | 6.67% | 18.29% |
Media clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian media clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown media clerks have the lowest average salary at $28,783.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,783 |
| White | $29,040 |
| Black or African American | $29,058 |
| Asian | $29,209 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,049 |
Average media clerk age
See how the average age of media clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Media 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 |
Media clerk age breakdown
The average age of media clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the media clerk population.
Media clerk age breakdown
| Media Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Media clerk educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Media clerks by degree level
| Media clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Media clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, media clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $30,509 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, media clerks earn a median annual income of $29,795 compared to $28,610 for media clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,509 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,823 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,795 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,610 |
Media clerk employment statistics
Most media clerks work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where media clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where media clerks work.
Media clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Media clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the media clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most media clerks prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Media clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 24% |
| Government | 11% |
Media clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for media clerks are education, government and professional.
Media clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Government | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Media clerk turnover and employment statistics
Media clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for media clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Media clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Media 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 media clerk tenure
The average media clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 551 media clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Media clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Media clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of media 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Verifying Machine Operator | 4.67% | 53,824 |
| Media Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Braille Transcriber | 6.98% | 232 |
| Mail Service Coordinator | 7.17% | 41,067 |
| Commercial Lines Assistant | 11.18% | 29,162 |
| Statistical Clerk | 11.19% | 66,801 |
| Collator Operator | 14.20% | 41,060 |
Similar media clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Verifying Machine Operator | 4.67% | 53,824 |
| Braille Transcriber | 6.98% | 232 |
| Mail Service Coordinator | 7.17% | 41,067 |
| Commercial Lines Assistant | 11.18% | 29,162 |
| Statistical Clerk | 11.19% | 66,801 |
| Collator Operator | 14.20% | 41,060 |
Foreign languages spoken by media clerks
The most common foreign language among media clerks is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 13.3% and French is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Portuguese, 13.3%
- French, 13.3%
- Mandarin, 6.7%
- Vietnamese, 6.7%
Media clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Portuguese | 13.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Mandarin | 6.7% |
| Vietnamese | 6.7% |
