Motel clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Motel clerk gender statistics
81.8% of motel clerks are women and 18.2% of motel clerks are men.
- Female, 81.8%
- Male, 18.2%
Motel clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.8% |
| Male | 18.2% |
Motel clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,178
Female income
$30,956
Motel clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in motel clerk positions over time. Currently, 81.8% of motel clerks are female.
Motel clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.19% | 82.81% |
| 2011 | 19.30% | 80.70% |
| 2012 | 19.70% | 80.30% |
| 2013 | 19.00% | 81.00% |
| 2014 | 18.64% | 81.36% |
| 2015 | 19.30% | 80.70% |
| 2016 | 16.86% | 83.14% |
| 2017 | 22.41% | 77.59% |
| 2018 | 20.32% | 79.68% |
| 2019 | 17.98% | 82.02% |
| 2020 | 21.24% | 78.76% |
| 2021 | 18.18% | 81.82% |
Motel clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared motel 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% |
| Motel Clerk | 18% | 82% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Motel clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among motel clerks is White, which makes up 54.1% of all motel clerks. Comparatively, 15.4% of motel clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of motel clerks are Asian.
- White, 54.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Unknown, 7.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
Motel clerk race
| Motel clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 7.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
Motel clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how motel clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Motel clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.25% | 11.78% | 7.33% | 13.42% |
| 2011 | 62.77% | 12.30% | 8.80% | 11.90% |
| 2012 | 63.48% | 10.94% | 7.01% | 13.54% |
| 2013 | 63.36% | 11.94% | 6.12% | 13.96% |
| 2014 | 62.55% | 12.05% | 7.35% | 13.11% |
| 2015 | 61.11% | 12.70% | 8.12% | 13.86% |
| 2016 | 59.96% | 12.82% | 7.96% | 14.16% |
| 2017 | 59.35% | 12.41% | 7.97% | 15.95% |
| 2018 | 60.35% | 12.03% | 7.21% | 16.22% |
| 2019 | 58.28% | 12.41% | 9.31% | 14.71% |
| 2020 | 57.33% | 10.81% | 8.52% | 17.61% |
| 2021 | 54.15% | 10.52% | 10.59% | 15.37% |
Motel clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian motel clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american motel clerks have the lowest average salary at $30,864.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,176 |
| White | $30,891 |
| Black or African American | $30,864 |
| Asian | $31,827 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,143 |
Average motel clerk age
See how the average age of motel clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Motel clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 30.5 | 33.5 |
| Unknown | 33 | 45 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 27 |
| White | 30 | 36.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Motel clerk age breakdown
The average age of motel clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 38% of the motel clerk population.
Motel clerk age breakdown
| Motel Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 38% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 35% |
Motel clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for motel clerks is high school diploma, with 40% of motel clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 40% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Motel clerks by degree level
| Motel clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Motel clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, motel clerks with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,475 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, motel clerks earn a median annual income of $31,434 compared to $31,127 for motel clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,127 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,434 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,475 |
Motel clerk turnover and employment statistics
Motel clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for motel clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Motel clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Motel clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.56% |
| 2011 | 10.81% |
| 2012 | 9.63% |
| 2013 | 10.19% |
| 2014 | 7.79% |
| 2015 | 8.09% |
| 2016 | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 6.31% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 5.37% |
| 2020 | 10.68% |
| 2021 | 11.49% |
Average motel clerk tenure
The average motel clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 motel clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Motel clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Motel clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of motel 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 |
| Volunteer Patient Representative | 7.19% | 64,027 |
| Microfilmer | 8.60% | 118 |
| Credit Reporter | 8.99% | 6,790 |
| Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,122 |
| Motel Clerk | 12.65% | - |
| Human Resources Clerk | 15.31% | 107,374 |
Similar motel clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Worker | 6.73% | 19,954 |
| Volunteer Patient Representative | 7.19% | 64,027 |
| Microfilmer | 8.60% | 118 |
| Credit Reporter | 8.99% | 6,790 |
| Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,122 |
| Human Resources Clerk | 15.31% | 107,374 |