Pit clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Pit clerk gender statistics
72.1% of pit clerks are women and 27.9% of pit clerks are men.
- Female, 72.1%
- Male, 27.9%
Pit clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.1% |
| Male | 27.9% |
Pit clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,116
Female income
$35,062
Pit clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pit clerk positions over time. Currently, 72.1% of pit clerks are female.
Pit clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.16% | 71.84% |
| 2011 | 27.18% | 72.82% |
| 2012 | 27.24% | 72.76% |
| 2013 | 25.85% | 74.15% |
| 2014 | 29.66% | 70.34% |
| 2015 | 28.90% | 71.10% |
| 2016 | 29.05% | 70.95% |
| 2017 | 26.17% | 73.83% |
| 2018 | 28.28% | 71.72% |
| 2019 | 26.92% | 73.08% |
| 2020 | 30.28% | 69.72% |
| 2021 | 27.95% | 72.05% |
Pit clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared pit clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pin chaser and ferris wheel operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Seamstress | 7% | 93% |
| Tanning Salon Attendant | 11% | 89% |
| Fitting Room Attendant | 12% | 88% |
| Pit Clerk | 28% | 72% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Pit clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pit clerks is White, which makes up 54.5% of all pit clerks. Comparatively, 14.9% of pit clerks are Asian and 14.7% of pit clerks are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.5%
- Asian, 14.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Pit clerk race
| Pit clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Asian | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Pit clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how pit clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pit clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.01% | 9.83% | 11.79% | 13.68% |
| 2011 | 54.74% | 9.68% | 13.39% | 13.57% |
| 2012 | 58.81% | 7.94% | 13.90% | 12.02% |
| 2013 | 56.13% | 10.47% | 13.64% | 12.20% |
| 2014 | 58.11% | 8.70% | 11.84% | 12.40% |
| 2015 | 56.63% | 10.58% | 11.33% | 13.74% |
| 2016 | 56.03% | 9.24% | 13.91% | 13.66% |
| 2017 | 55.27% | 9.03% | 15.55% | 13.00% |
| 2018 | 54.32% | 7.86% | 16.99% | 14.36% |
| 2019 | 52.27% | 10.67% | 17.99% | 14.51% |
| 2020 | 53.90% | 10.02% | 12.71% | 15.94% |
| 2021 | 54.48% | 9.27% | 14.87% | 14.66% |
Pit clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, white pit clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pit clerks have the lowest average salary at $35,715.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,715 |
| White | $36,771 |
| Black or African American | $36,184 |
| Asian | $35,801 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,120 |
Average pit clerk age
See how the average age of pit clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pit clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 45.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 39 |
| Asian | 48 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 53 |
Pit clerk age breakdown
The average age of pit clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the pit clerk population.
Pit clerk age breakdown
| Pit Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Pit clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for pit clerks is high school diploma, with 31% of pit clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Pit clerks by degree level
| Pit clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Pit clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pit clerks with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,706 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pit clerks earn a median annual income of $36,658 compared to $35,984 for pit clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,984 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,658 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,706 |
Pit clerk employment statistics
Company size where pit clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pit clerks work.
Pit clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Pit clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for pit clerks are hospitality, retail and media.
Pit clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 66% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Pit clerk turnover and employment statistics
Pit clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pit clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pit clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pit clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.16% |
| 2011 | 8.83% |
| 2012 | 8.65% |
| 2013 | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 6.11% |
| 2015 | 6.04% |
| 2016 | 5.21% |
| 2017 | 4.00% |
| 2018 | 3.24% |
| 2019 | 3.31% |
| 2020 | 12.31% |
| 2021 | 8.69% |
Average pit clerk tenure
The average pit clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 819 pit clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Pit clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Pit clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pit Clerk | 6.80% | - |
| Caddie | 8.91% | 625 |
| Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 21,735 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar pit clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Caddie | 8.91% | 625 |
| Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 21,735 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by pit clerks
The most common foreign language among pit clerks is Spanish at 48.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 8.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 48.0%
- Portuguese, 8.0%
- Chinese, 8.0%
- Cantonese, 8.0%
- Tagalog, 8.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Pit clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.0% |
| Portuguese | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 8.0% |
| Cantonese | 8.0% |
| Tagalog | 8.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |