Posting clerk demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Posting clerk demographics by:
Posting clerk gender statistics
80.1% of posting clerks are women and 19.9% of posting clerks are men.
- Female, 80.1%
- Male, 19.9%
Posting clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.1% |
| Male | 19.9% |
Posting clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,784
Female income
$39,282
Posting clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in posting clerk positions over time. Currently, 80.1% of posting clerks are female.
Posting clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.97% | 83.03% |
| 2011 | 18.71% | 81.29% |
| 2012 | 17.08% | 82.92% |
| 2013 | 16.88% | 83.12% |
| 2014 | 17.58% | 82.42% |
| 2015 | 17.62% | 82.38% |
| 2016 | 18.71% | 81.29% |
| 2017 | 18.42% | 81.58% |
| 2018 | 20.12% | 79.88% |
| 2019 | 20.62% | 79.38% |
| 2020 | 20.73% | 79.27% |
| 2021 | 19.90% | 80.10% |
Posting clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared posting clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, time recorder and recovery agent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Billing Clerk | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist/Accounts Receivable | 5% | 95% |
| Directory Clerk | 7% | 93% |
| Posting Clerk | 20% | 80% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Posting clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among posting clerks is White, which makes up 57.4% of all posting clerks. Comparatively, 19.7% of posting clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of posting clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 57.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Posting clerk race
| Posting clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Posting clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how posting clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Posting clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.39% | 12.14% | 5.88% | 16.29% |
| 2011 | 63.19% | 12.39% | 5.27% | 16.43% |
| 2012 | 64.19% | 11.07% | 5.67% | 16.78% |
| 2013 | 63.52% | 11.79% | 5.66% | 16.62% |
| 2014 | 63.29% | 11.59% | 5.35% | 17.02% |
| 2015 | 63.20% | 11.74% | 6.33% | 16.24% |
| 2016 | 62.62% | 11.44% | 5.94% | 17.29% |
| 2017 | 62.76% | 11.22% | 5.88% | 17.70% |
| 2018 | 61.86% | 11.16% | 6.77% | 17.52% |
| 2019 | 64.45% | 10.09% | 5.90% | 16.94% |
| 2020 | 60.32% | 11.53% | 5.87% | 17.63% |
| 2021 | 57.36% | 10.59% | 7.21% | 19.65% |
Posting clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian posting clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american posting clerks have the lowest average salary at $40,011.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,383 |
| White | $40,462 |
| Black or African American | $40,011 |
| Asian | $41,869 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,220 |
Average posting clerk age
See how the average age of posting clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Posting clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 35 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 43 |
| White | 40 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Posting clerk age breakdown
The average age of posting clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the posting clerk population.
Posting clerk age breakdown
| Posting Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Posting clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for posting clerks is bachelor's degree, with 37% of posting clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Posting clerks by degree level
| Posting clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
Posting clerk jobs you might like
Posting clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, posting clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,065 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, posting clerks earn a median annual income of $41,632 compared to $38,420 for posting clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,065 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,213 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,632 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,420 |
Posting clerk employment statistics
Most posting clerks work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where posting clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where posting clerks work.
Posting clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Posting clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the posting clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most posting clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Posting clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 5% |
Posting clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for posting clerks are health care, finance and professional.
Posting clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 30% |
| Finance | 17% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Posting clerk turnover and employment statistics
Posting clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for posting clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Posting clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Posting clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 6.69% |
| 2012 | 5.66% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.34% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.84% |
| 2018 | 2.85% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 3.55% |
Average posting clerk tenure
The average posting clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 929 posting clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Posting clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Posting clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of posting 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Budget Clerk | 6.92% | 67,164 |
| Lead Teller | 7.10% | 10,015 |
| Posting Clerk | 7.32% | - |
| Senior Collection Specialist | 7.90% | 31,192 |
| Payroll Supervisor | 9.54% | 6,668 |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |
Similar posting clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Budget Clerk | 6.92% | 67,164 |
| Lead Teller | 7.10% | 10,015 |
| Senior Collection Specialist | 7.90% | 31,192 |
| Payroll Supervisor | 9.54% | 6,668 |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |
Foreign languages spoken by posting clerks
The most common foreign language among posting clerks is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 8.3% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- Vietnamese, 8.3%
- Tagalog, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- German, 4.2%
- Other, 16.7%
Posting clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| Vietnamese | 8.3% |
| Tagalog | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| German | 4.2% |
| Other | 16.7% |
