Municipal clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Municipal clerk gender statistics
84.0% of municipal clerks are women and 16.0% of municipal clerks are men.
- Female, 84.0%
- Male, 16.0%
Municipal clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.0% |
| Male | 16.0% |
Municipal clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,122
Female income
$50,500
Municipal clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in municipal clerk positions over time. Currently, 84.0% of municipal clerks are female.
Municipal clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.52% | 88.48% |
| 2011 | 13.23% | 86.77% |
| 2012 | 13.80% | 86.20% |
| 2013 | 12.81% | 87.19% |
| 2014 | 16.76% | 83.24% |
| 2015 | 15.99% | 84.01% |
| 2016 | 13.62% | 86.38% |
| 2017 | 18.49% | 81.51% |
| 2018 | 15.41% | 84.59% |
| 2019 | 13.78% | 86.22% |
| 2020 | 12.00% | 88.00% |
| 2021 | 16.04% | 83.96% |
Municipal clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared municipal 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% |
| Municipal Clerk | 16% | 84% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Municipal clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among municipal clerks is White, which makes up 58.6% of all municipal clerks. Comparatively, 20.7% of municipal clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of municipal clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Municipal clerk race
| Municipal clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Municipal clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how municipal clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Municipal clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.95% | 10.68% | 2.80% | 16.48% |
| 2011 | 67.77% | 10.94% | 3.50% | 14.81% |
| 2012 | 65.37% | 10.14% | 3.61% | 16.93% |
| 2013 | 66.51% | 11.73% | 3.08% | 15.76% |
| 2014 | 65.92% | 11.96% | 2.75% | 16.08% |
| 2015 | 63.94% | 11.27% | 2.78% | 17.79% |
| 2016 | 61.65% | 11.80% | 2.73% | 19.87% |
| 2017 | 62.86% | 11.67% | 3.86% | 17.59% |
| 2018 | 63.26% | 13.66% | 3.30% | 16.14% |
| 2019 | 63.50% | 9.20% | 4.15% | 20.17% |
| 2020 | 63.62% | 11.21% | 2.59% | 17.43% |
| 2021 | 58.57% | 11.05% | 4.09% | 20.67% |
Municipal clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown municipal clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino municipal clerks have the lowest average salary at $53,746.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,683 |
| White | $53,991 |
| Black or African American | $54,342 |
| Asian | $53,852 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,746 |
Average municipal clerk age
See how the average age of municipal clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Municipal 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 |
Municipal clerk age breakdown
The average age of municipal clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the municipal clerk population.
Municipal clerk age breakdown
| Municipal Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Municipal clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for municipal clerks is bachelor's degree, with 38% of municipal clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Municipal clerks by degree level
| Municipal clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Municipal clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, municipal clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,219 annually. With a Associate degree, municipal clerks earn a median annual income of $51,273 compared to $50,760 for municipal clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,760 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,219 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,273 |
Municipal clerk employment statistics
Most municipal clerks work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where municipal clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where municipal clerks work.
Municipal clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 29% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Municipal clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the municipal clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most municipal clerks prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Municipal clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 57% |
Municipal clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for municipal clerks are government, utilities and media.
Municipal clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 57% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Media | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Municipal clerk turnover and employment statistics
Municipal clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for municipal clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Municipal clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Municipal 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 municipal clerk tenure
The average municipal clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 247 municipal clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Municipal clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Municipal clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of municipal 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 Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Call Center Representative | 7.19% | 133,579 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Municipal Clerk | 10.21% | - |
| Library Aide | 11.16% | 40,987 |
| Human Resources Assistant & Recruiter | 15.31% | 68,356 |
Similar municipal clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Call Center Representative | 7.19% | 133,579 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Library Aide | 11.16% | 40,987 |
| Human Resources Assistant & Recruiter | 15.31% | 68,356 |
Foreign languages spoken by municipal clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Municipal clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |