Minute clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Minute clerk gender statistics
86.3% of minute clerks are women and 13.7% of minute clerks are men.
- Female, 86.3%
- Male, 13.7%
Minute clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.3% |
| Male | 13.7% |
Minute clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,896
Female income
$45,552
Minute clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in minute clerk positions over time. Currently, 86.3% of minute clerks are female.
Minute clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.78% | 90.22% |
| 2011 | 11.27% | 88.73% |
| 2012 | 11.76% | 88.24% |
| 2013 | 10.90% | 89.10% |
| 2014 | 14.36% | 85.64% |
| 2015 | 13.68% | 86.32% |
| 2016 | 11.60% | 88.40% |
| 2017 | 15.88% | 84.12% |
| 2018 | 13.17% | 86.83% |
| 2019 | 11.75% | 88.25% |
| 2020 | 10.19% | 89.81% |
| 2021 | 13.73% | 86.27% |
Minute clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared minute clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Minute Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Minute clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among minute clerks is White, which makes up 58.6% of all minute clerks. Comparatively, 17.4% of minute clerks are Black or African American and 14.1% of minute clerks are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.6%
- Black or African American, 17.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Minute clerk race
| Minute clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Black or African American | 17.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Minute clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how minute clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Minute clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.98% | 17.04% | 2.88% | 9.94% |
| 2011 | 67.79% | 17.30% | 3.58% | 8.27% |
| 2012 | 65.40% | 16.51% | 3.69% | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 66.53% | 18.09% | 3.16% | 9.22% |
| 2014 | 65.94% | 18.32% | 2.84% | 9.54% |
| 2015 | 63.97% | 17.63% | 2.86% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 61.68% | 18.16% | 2.81% | 13.33% |
| 2017 | 62.88% | 18.03% | 3.95% | 11.05% |
| 2018 | 63.29% | 20.02% | 3.38% | 9.60% |
| 2019 | 63.52% | 15.56% | 4.23% | 13.63% |
| 2020 | 63.65% | 17.58% | 2.67% | 10.89% |
| 2021 | 58.59% | 17.41% | 4.18% | 14.13% |
Minute clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown minute clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino minute clerks have the lowest average salary at $48,577.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,467 |
| White | $48,770 |
| Black or African American | $49,062 |
| Asian | $48,609 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,577 |
Average minute clerk age
See how the average age of minute clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Minute clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 51 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 51.5 | 48 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Minute clerk age breakdown
The average age of minute clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the minute clerk population.
Minute clerk age breakdown
| Minute Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Minute clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for minute clerks is bachelor's degree, with 56% of minute clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Minute clerks by degree level
| Minute clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Minute clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, minute clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,033 annually. With a Associate degree, minute clerks earn a median annual income of $46,316 compared to $45,857 for minute clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,857 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,033 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,316 |
Minute clerk employment statistics
Company size where minute clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where minute clerks work.
Minute clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
Minute clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the minute clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most minute clerks prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Minute clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 68% |
Minute clerk turnover and employment statistics
Minute clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for minute clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Minute clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Minute clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 4.71% |
| 2012 | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 3.64% |
| 2014 | 2.62% |
| 2015 | 2.30% |
| 2016 | 2.23% |
| 2017 | 2.01% |
| 2018 | 2.16% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 1.34% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average minute clerk tenure
The average minute clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 minute clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Minute clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Minute clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of minute 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Worker | 6.73% | 19,954 |
| Consumer Relations Representative | 7.19% | 116,976 |
| Index Clerk | 8.60% | 66,339 |
| Commercial Loan Reviewer | 8.99% | 36,035 |
| Minute Clerk | 10.21% | - |
| Circulation Assistant | 11.16% | 738 |
| Staffing Assistant | 15.31% | 20,939 |
Similar minute clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Worker | 6.73% | 19,954 |
| Consumer Relations Representative | 7.19% | 116,976 |
| Index Clerk | 8.60% | 66,339 |
| Commercial Loan Reviewer | 8.99% | 36,035 |
| Circulation Assistant | 11.16% | 738 |
| Staffing Assistant | 15.31% | 20,939 |
Foreign languages spoken by minute clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Minute clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |