Money order clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Money order clerk demographics by:
Money order clerk gender statistics
85.6% of money order clerks are women and 14.4% of money order clerks are men.
- Female, 85.6%
- Male, 14.4%
Money order clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.6% |
| Male | 14.4% |
Money order clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,171
Female income
$29,823
Money order clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in money order clerk positions over time. Currently, 85.6% of money order clerks are female.
Money order clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.45% | 81.55% |
| 2011 | 19.52% | 80.48% |
| 2012 | 18.75% | 81.25% |
| 2013 | 17.62% | 82.38% |
| 2014 | 21.65% | 78.35% |
| 2015 | 19.99% | 80.01% |
| 2016 | 23.78% | 76.22% |
| 2017 | 23.71% | 76.29% |
| 2018 | 15.92% | 84.08% |
| 2019 | 12.55% | 87.45% |
| 2020 | 12.86% | 87.14% |
| 2021 | 14.44% | 85.56% |
Money order clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared money order 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% |
| Money Order Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Money order clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among money order clerks is White, which makes up 63.9% of all money order clerks. Comparatively, 15.5% of money order clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of money order clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Money order clerk race
| Money order clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Money order clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how money order clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Money order clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.33% | 10.26% | 3.97% | 15.47% |
| 2011 | 68.62% | 10.67% | 4.60% | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 68.19% | 11.29% | 4.25% | 14.37% |
| 2013 | 66.94% | 9.57% | 6.46% | 14.68% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 10.61% | 4.63% | 13.96% |
| 2015 | 66.49% | 11.31% | 4.53% | 14.55% |
| 2016 | 64.51% | 10.18% | 6.54% | 15.42% |
| 2017 | 67.77% | 11.12% | 3.90% | 15.43% |
| 2018 | 66.94% | 11.74% | 5.29% | 13.07% |
| 2019 | 66.86% | 9.13% | 6.85% | 14.85% |
| 2020 | 63.86% | 9.81% | 4.32% | 16.60% |
| 2021 | 63.88% | 9.45% | 5.95% | 15.55% |
Money order clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian money order clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown money order clerks have the lowest average salary at $30,124.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,124 |
| White | $30,599 |
| Black or African American | $31,553 |
| Asian | $32,262 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,361 |
Average money order clerk age
See how the average age of money order clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Money order clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 29.5 | 44 |
| White | 39.5 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 37.5 | 48 |
| Asian | 38 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 45 |
Money order clerk age breakdown
The average age of money order clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the money order clerk population.
Money order clerk age breakdown
| Money Order Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Money order clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for money order clerks is high school diploma, with 35% of money order clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 10%
Money order clerks by degree level
| Money order clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 10% |
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Money order clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, money order clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,174 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, money order clerks earn a median annual income of $33,014 compared to $29,309 for money order clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,174 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,547 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,014 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,309 |
Money order clerk employment statistics
Company size where money order clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where money order clerks work.
Money order clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 56% |
Money order clerk turnover and employment statistics
Money order clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for money order clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Money order clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Money order clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.90% |
| 2011 | 9.62% |
| 2012 | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 7.91% |
| 2015 | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 5.73% |
| 2017 | 5.47% |
| 2018 | 4.57% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 7.50% |
Average money order clerk tenure
The average money order clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 money order clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Money order clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Money order clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of money order 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Money Order Clerk | 5.53% | - |
| Social Security Benefits Interviewer | 6.73% | 97,464 |
| Membership Representative | 7.19% | 176,830 |
| Records Clerk | 8.60% | 101,023 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Library Circulation Clerk | 11.16% | 67,141 |
| Personnel Aide | 15.31% | 42,920 |
Similar money order clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security Benefits Interviewer | 6.73% | 97,464 |
| Membership Representative | 7.19% | 176,830 |
| Records Clerk | 8.60% | 101,023 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Library Circulation Clerk | 11.16% | 67,141 |
| Personnel Aide | 15.31% | 42,920 |
Foreign languages spoken by money order clerks
- Dakota, 100.0%
Money order clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 100.0% |