Mortgage clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Mortgage clerk demographics by:
Mortgage clerk gender statistics
74.5% of mortgage clerks are women and 25.5% of mortgage clerks are men.
- Female, 74.5%
- Male, 25.5%
Mortgage clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.5% |
| Male | 25.5% |
Mortgage clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,096
Female income
$31,380
Mortgage clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mortgage clerk positions over time. Currently, 74.5% of mortgage clerks are female.
Mortgage clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.83% | 82.17% |
| 2011 | 20.74% | 79.26% |
| 2012 | 20.12% | 79.88% |
| 2013 | 21.74% | 78.26% |
| 2014 | 20.18% | 79.82% |
| 2015 | 22.13% | 77.87% |
| 2016 | 23.62% | 76.38% |
| 2017 | 25.63% | 74.37% |
| 2018 | 25.56% | 74.44% |
| 2019 | 23.45% | 76.55% |
| 2020 | 24.75% | 75.25% |
| 2021 | 25.53% | 74.47% |
Mortgage clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared mortgage 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% |
| Mortgage Clerk | 26% | 74% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Mortgage clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mortgage clerks is White, which makes up 60.8% of all mortgage clerks. Comparatively, 13.9% of mortgage clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of mortgage clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Mortgage clerk race
| Mortgage clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Mortgage clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how mortgage clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mortgage clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.88% | 12.03% | 6.78% | 13.60% |
| 2011 | 64.32% | 12.12% | 6.90% | 13.54% |
| 2012 | 65.84% | 13.08% | 5.83% | 12.50% |
| 2013 | 62.90% | 14.84% | 7.08% | 12.38% |
| 2014 | 63.34% | 11.61% | 7.19% | 15.02% |
| 2015 | 65.39% | 13.00% | 7.32% | 11.36% |
| 2016 | 66.88% | 11.12% | 6.42% | 13.00% |
| 2017 | 64.08% | 12.22% | 7.01% | 14.21% |
| 2018 | 65.63% | 11.86% | 7.56% | 11.94% |
| 2019 | 67.89% | 8.34% | 5.98% | 14.80% |
| 2020 | 64.48% | 10.83% | 7.74% | 12.54% |
| 2021 | 60.80% | 12.93% | 7.35% | 13.86% |
Mortgage clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino mortgage clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mortgage clerks have the lowest average salary at $30,385.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,586 |
| White | $32,225 |
| Black or African American | $30,385 |
| Asian | $32,488 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,855 |
Average mortgage clerk age
See how the average age of mortgage clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mortgage clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 43 |
| White | 34 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 38 |
| Asian | 41 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38.5 |
Mortgage clerk age breakdown
The average age of mortgage clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the mortgage clerk population.
Mortgage clerk age breakdown
| Mortgage Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Mortgage clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for mortgage clerks is bachelor's degree, with 40% of mortgage clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Mortgage clerks by degree level
| Mortgage clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Mortgage clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mortgage clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,464 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, mortgage clerks earn a median annual income of $31,782 compared to $31,660 for mortgage clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,782 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,464 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,660 |
Mortgage clerk employment statistics
Most mortgage clerks work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where mortgage clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mortgage clerks work.
Mortgage clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Mortgage clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the mortgage clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mortgage clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mortgage clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Mortgage clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for mortgage clerks are finance, professional and retail.
Mortgage clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 55% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Mortgage clerk turnover and employment statistics
Mortgage clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mortgage clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mortgage clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mortgage clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.22% |
| 2011 | 9.54% |
| 2012 | 6.27% |
| 2013 | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 7.20% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 3.20% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 2.86% |
| 2021 | 2.21% |
Average mortgage clerk tenure
The average mortgage clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 366 mortgage clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Mortgage clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Mortgage clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mortgage 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security Benefits Interviewer | 6.73% | 97,464 |
| Mortgage Clerk | 6.78% | - |
| Customer Retention Specialist | 7.19% | 204,538 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Library Services Assistant | 11.16% | 57,450 |
| Human Resources Technician | 15.31% | 39,846 |
Similar mortgage clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security Benefits Interviewer | 6.73% | 97,464 |
| Customer Retention Specialist | 7.19% | 204,538 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Library Services Assistant | 11.16% | 57,450 |
| Human Resources Technician | 15.31% | 39,846 |
Foreign languages spoken by mortgage clerks
The most common foreign language among mortgage clerks is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 11.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
Mortgage clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
