Police clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Police clerk gender statistics
90.3% of police clerks are women and 9.7% of police clerks are men.
- Female, 90.3%
- Male, 9.7%
Police clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 90.3% |
| Male | 9.7% |
Police clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,691
Female income
$32,782
Police clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in police clerk positions over time. Currently, 90.3% of police clerks are female.
Police clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.13% | 90.87% |
| 2011 | 8.79% | 91.21% |
| 2012 | 8.63% | 91.37% |
| 2013 | 8.84% | 91.16% |
| 2014 | 9.52% | 90.48% |
| 2015 | 9.50% | 90.50% |
| 2016 | 9.49% | 90.51% |
| 2017 | 10.03% | 89.97% |
| 2018 | 10.05% | 89.95% |
| 2019 | 8.91% | 91.09% |
| 2020 | 10.02% | 89.98% |
| 2021 | 9.68% | 90.32% |
Police clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared police 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% |
| Police Clerk | 10% | 90% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Police clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among police clerks is White, which makes up 60.7% of all police clerks. Comparatively, 17.9% of police clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of police clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Police clerk race
| Police clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Police clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how police clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Police clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.28% | 11.04% | 4.99% | 14.09% |
| 2011 | 65.88% | 11.51% | 4.53% | 14.91% |
| 2012 | 65.48% | 11.01% | 4.81% | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 65.57% | 10.70% | 4.73% | 15.66% |
| 2014 | 65.26% | 10.89% | 5.26% | 15.45% |
| 2015 | 65.33% | 10.19% | 5.19% | 16.09% |
| 2016 | 64.58% | 10.86% | 5.43% | 15.86% |
| 2017 | 65.29% | 9.73% | 5.31% | 16.40% |
| 2018 | 65.61% | 9.35% | 5.64% | 16.14% |
| 2019 | 63.15% | 10.12% | 6.00% | 17.51% |
| 2020 | 61.19% | 9.54% | 5.96% | 18.12% |
| 2021 | 60.71% | 9.50% | 6.47% | 17.89% |
Police clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian police clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown police clerks have the lowest average salary at $33,535.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,535 |
| White | $33,699 |
| Black or African American | $33,710 |
| Asian | $33,806 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,705 |
Average police clerk age
See how the average age of police clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Police 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 |
Police clerk age breakdown
The average age of police clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the police clerk population.
Police clerk age breakdown
| Police Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Police clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for police clerks is bachelor's degree, with 46% of police clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Police clerks by degree level
| Police clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Police clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, police clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,623 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, police clerks earn a median annual income of $34,176 compared to $33,425 for police clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,623 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,918 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,176 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,425 |
Police clerk employment statistics
Most police clerks work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where police clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where police clerks work.
Police clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 48% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Police clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the police clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most police clerks prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Police clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 60% |
Police clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for police clerks are government, education and real estate.
Police clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 52% |
| Education | 12% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Police clerk turnover and employment statistics
Police clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for police clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Police clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Police 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 police clerk tenure
The average police clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 321 police clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Police clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Police clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of police 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Coder Operator | 4.67% | 95,631 |
| Police Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Advertising Assistant | 6.98% | 3,851 |
| Tube Station Attendant | 7.17% | 45,468 |
| Claims Technician | 11.18% | 34,213 |
| Record Tabulating Clerk | 11.19% | 66,589 |
| Copy Operator | 14.20% | 30,241 |
Similar police clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Coder Operator | 4.67% | 95,631 |
| Advertising Assistant | 6.98% | 3,851 |
| Tube Station Attendant | 7.17% | 45,468 |
| Claims Technician | 11.18% | 34,213 |
| Record Tabulating Clerk | 11.19% | 66,589 |
| Copy Operator | 14.20% | 30,241 |
Foreign languages spoken by police clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Police clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
