Microfilm clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Microfilm clerk gender statistics
77.8% of microfilm clerks are women and 22.2% of microfilm clerks are men.
- Female, 77.8%
- Male, 22.2%
Microfilm clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.8% |
| Male | 22.2% |
Microfilm clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,902
Female income
$31,112
Microfilm clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in microfilm clerk positions over time. Currently, 77.8% of microfilm clerks are female.
Microfilm clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.08% | 78.92% |
| 2011 | 20.39% | 79.61% |
| 2012 | 20.07% | 79.93% |
| 2013 | 20.49% | 79.51% |
| 2014 | 21.84% | 78.16% |
| 2015 | 21.80% | 78.20% |
| 2016 | 21.78% | 78.22% |
| 2017 | 22.85% | 77.15% |
| 2018 | 22.90% | 77.10% |
| 2019 | 20.63% | 79.37% |
| 2020 | 22.83% | 77.17% |
| 2021 | 22.16% | 77.84% |
Microfilm clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared microfilm 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% |
| Microfilm Clerk | 22% | 78% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Microfilm clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among microfilm clerks is White, which makes up 56.4% of all microfilm clerks. Comparatively, 19.7% of microfilm clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of microfilm clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Microfilm clerk race
| Microfilm clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Microfilm clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how microfilm clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Microfilm clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.02% | 12.61% | 6.12% | 15.93% |
| 2011 | 61.62% | 13.08% | 5.66% | 16.75% |
| 2012 | 61.21% | 12.59% | 5.94% | 17.54% |
| 2013 | 61.30% | 12.27% | 5.87% | 17.50% |
| 2014 | 61.00% | 12.46% | 6.40% | 17.29% |
| 2015 | 61.06% | 11.77% | 6.32% | 17.93% |
| 2016 | 60.31% | 12.43% | 6.57% | 17.70% |
| 2017 | 61.02% | 11.30% | 6.45% | 18.24% |
| 2018 | 61.34% | 10.93% | 6.77% | 17.98% |
| 2019 | 58.89% | 11.69% | 7.14% | 19.35% |
| 2020 | 56.92% | 11.11% | 7.10% | 19.96% |
| 2021 | 56.45% | 11.07% | 7.60% | 19.73% |
Microfilm clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian microfilm clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown microfilm clerks have the lowest average salary at $31,767.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,767 |
| White | $31,909 |
| Black or African American | $31,919 |
| Asian | $32,002 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,914 |
Average microfilm clerk age
See how the average age of microfilm clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Microfilm 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 |
Microfilm clerk age breakdown
The average age of microfilm clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the microfilm clerk population.
Microfilm clerk age breakdown
| Microfilm Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Microfilm clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for microfilm clerks is high school diploma, with 41% of microfilm clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Microfilm clerks by degree level
| Microfilm clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Microfilm clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, microfilm clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $32,709 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, microfilm clerks earn a median annual income of $32,322 compared to $31,671 for microfilm clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,709 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,231 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,322 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,671 |
Microfilm clerk employment statistics
Most microfilm clerks work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where microfilm clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where microfilm clerks work.
Microfilm clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Microfilm clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the microfilm clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most microfilm clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Microfilm clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 13% |
Microfilm clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for microfilm clerks are insurance, health care and government.
Microfilm clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 16% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Government | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Microfilm clerk turnover and employment statistics
Microfilm clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for microfilm clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Microfilm clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Microfilm 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 microfilm clerk tenure
The average microfilm clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 203 microfilm clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Microfilm clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Microfilm clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of microfilm 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Table Operator | 4.67% | 34,656 |
| Microfilm Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Electronic Publisher | 6.98% | 3,048 |
| Insert Operator | 7.17% | 41,080 |
| Insurance Assistant | 11.18% | 34,579 |
| Record Tabulating Clerk | 11.19% | 66,589 |
| Photocopy Operator | 14.20% | 25,692 |
Similar microfilm clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Table Operator | 4.67% | 34,656 |
| Electronic Publisher | 6.98% | 3,048 |
| Insert Operator | 7.17% | 41,080 |
| Insurance Assistant | 11.18% | 34,579 |
| Record Tabulating Clerk | 11.19% | 66,589 |
| Photocopy Operator | 14.20% | 25,692 |
Foreign languages spoken by microfilm clerks
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Italian, 33.3%
Microfilm clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Italian | 33.3% |