Outpatient clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Outpatient clerk demographics by:
Outpatient clerk gender statistics
87.6% of outpatient clerks are women and 12.4% of outpatient clerks are men.
- Female, 87.6%
- Male, 12.4%
Outpatient clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.6% |
| Male | 12.4% |
Outpatient clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,640
Female income
$33,335
Outpatient clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in outpatient clerk positions over time. Currently, 87.6% of outpatient clerks are female.
Outpatient clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.72% | 88.28% |
| 2011 | 11.29% | 88.71% |
| 2012 | 11.09% | 88.91% |
| 2013 | 11.35% | 88.65% |
| 2014 | 12.19% | 87.81% |
| 2015 | 12.17% | 87.83% |
| 2016 | 12.15% | 87.85% |
| 2017 | 12.83% | 87.17% |
| 2018 | 12.86% | 87.14% |
| 2019 | 11.43% | 88.57% |
| 2020 | 12.81% | 87.19% |
| 2021 | 12.39% | 87.61% |
Outpatient clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared outpatient clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Outpatient Clerk | 12% | 88% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Outpatient clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among outpatient clerks is White, which makes up 54.0% of all outpatient clerks. Comparatively, 23.7% of outpatient clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of outpatient clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 54.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.7%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Outpatient clerk race
| Outpatient clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Outpatient clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how outpatient clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Outpatient clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.54% | 10.19% | 6.75% | 19.93% |
| 2011 | 59.14% | 10.66% | 6.30% | 20.76% |
| 2012 | 58.73% | 10.17% | 6.58% | 21.55% |
| 2013 | 58.82% | 9.85% | 6.50% | 21.51% |
| 2014 | 58.51% | 10.04% | 7.03% | 21.29% |
| 2015 | 58.58% | 9.35% | 6.95% | 21.94% |
| 2016 | 57.83% | 10.01% | 7.20% | 21.71% |
| 2017 | 58.54% | 8.89% | 7.08% | 22.25% |
| 2018 | 58.86% | 8.51% | 7.40% | 21.99% |
| 2019 | 56.41% | 9.27% | 7.77% | 23.36% |
| 2020 | 54.44% | 8.69% | 7.73% | 23.96% |
| 2021 | 53.96% | 8.65% | 8.24% | 23.74% |
Outpatient clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian outpatient clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown outpatient clerks have the lowest average salary at $34,415.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,415 |
| White | $34,652 |
| Black or African American | $34,668 |
| Asian | $34,806 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,660 |
Average outpatient clerk age
See how the average age of outpatient clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Outpatient clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Outpatient clerk age breakdown
The average age of outpatient clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the outpatient clerk population.
Outpatient clerk age breakdown
| Outpatient Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Outpatient clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for outpatient clerks is bachelor's degree, with 29% of outpatient clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Outpatient clerks by degree level
| Outpatient clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Outpatient clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, outpatient clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,991 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, outpatient clerks earn a median annual income of $35,342 compared to $34,256 for outpatient clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,991 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,530 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,342 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,256 |
Outpatient clerk employment statistics
Most outpatient clerks work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where outpatient clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where outpatient clerks work.
Outpatient clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Outpatient clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the outpatient clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most outpatient clerks prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Outpatient clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 8% |
Outpatient clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for outpatient clerks are health care, education and government.
Outpatient clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 70% |
| Education | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
Outpatient clerk turnover and employment statistics
Outpatient clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for outpatient clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Outpatient clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Outpatient clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average outpatient clerk tenure
The average outpatient clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 272 outpatient clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Outpatient clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Outpatient clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of outpatient 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusto-Writer Operator | 4.67% | 36,319 |
| Outpatient Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Press Clipper | 6.98% | 3,770 |
| Direct Mail Clerk | 7.17% | 107,977 |
| Insurance Assistant | 11.18% | 34,579 |
| Data Analysis Assistant | 11.19% | 71,399 |
| Copy Machine Operator | 14.20% | 54,198 |
Similar outpatient clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusto-Writer Operator | 4.67% | 36,319 |
| Press Clipper | 6.98% | 3,770 |
| Direct Mail Clerk | 7.17% | 107,977 |
| Insurance Assistant | 11.18% | 34,579 |
| Data Analysis Assistant | 11.19% | 71,399 |
| Copy Machine Operator | 14.20% | 54,198 |
Foreign languages spoken by outpatient clerks
The most common foreign language among outpatient clerks is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
Outpatient clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |