Proof clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Proof clerk gender statistics
73.1% of proof clerks are women and 26.9% of proof clerks are men.
- Female, 73.1%
- Male, 26.9%
Proof clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.1% |
| Male | 26.9% |
Proof clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,340
Female income
$33,587
Proof clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in proof clerk positions over time. Currently, 73.1% of proof clerks are female.
Proof clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.96% | 77.04% |
| 2011 | 23.66% | 76.34% |
| 2012 | 23.98% | 76.02% |
| 2013 | 24.00% | 76.00% |
| 2014 | 23.45% | 76.55% |
| 2015 | 25.22% | 74.78% |
| 2016 | 24.04% | 75.96% |
| 2017 | 25.09% | 74.91% |
| 2018 | 26.64% | 73.36% |
| 2019 | 23.09% | 76.91% |
| 2020 | 24.21% | 75.79% |
| 2021 | 26.92% | 73.08% |
Proof clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared proof 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% |
| Proof Clerk | 27% | 73% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Proof clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among proof clerks is White, which makes up 67.6% of all proof clerks. Comparatively, 14.5% of proof clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of proof clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Proof clerk race
| Proof clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Proof clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how proof clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Proof clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.32% | 7.73% | 5.20% | 11.72% |
| 2011 | 72.82% | 8.21% | 5.37% | 11.56% |
| 2012 | 72.88% | 8.03% | 5.39% | 11.47% |
| 2013 | 72.12% | 8.07% | 5.82% | 11.89% |
| 2014 | 72.64% | 7.71% | 5.78% | 11.82% |
| 2015 | 71.96% | 7.50% | 5.96% | 12.29% |
| 2016 | 70.73% | 8.07% | 5.80% | 13.00% |
| 2017 | 71.31% | 7.40% | 6.15% | 12.75% |
| 2018 | 70.77% | 7.13% | 6.27% | 13.66% |
| 2019 | 71.74% | 6.99% | 6.31% | 12.79% |
| 2020 | 69.51% | 6.49% | 5.97% | 13.77% |
| 2021 | 67.59% | 6.80% | 6.56% | 14.45% |
Proof clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian proof clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american proof clerks have the lowest average salary at $33,834.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,095 |
| White | $34,114 |
| Black or African American | $33,834 |
| Asian | $35,359 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,316 |
Average proof clerk age
See how the average age of proof clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Proof clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 53 |
| Unknown | 40 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46 |
| White | 47 | 55 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Proof clerk age breakdown
The average age of proof clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the proof clerk population.
Proof clerk age breakdown
| Proof Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Proof clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for proof clerks is bachelor's degree, with 34% of proof clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Proof clerks by degree level
| Proof clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Proof clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, proof clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,255 annually. With a Master's degree, proof clerks earn a median annual income of $34,927 compared to $34,763 for proof clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,927 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,692 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,255 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,763 |
Proof clerk employment statistics
Company size where proof clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where proof clerks work.
Proof clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Proof clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for proof clerks are finance, professional and manufacturing.
Proof clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 60% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Proof clerk turnover and employment statistics
Proof clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for proof clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Proof clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Proof clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 6.86% |
| 2012 | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 3.61% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 2.53% |
| 2020 | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 3.68% |
Average proof clerk tenure
The average proof clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 178 proof clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Proof clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Proof clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of proof 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Proof Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Currency Counter | 7.10% | 8,805 |
| Invoice Control Clerk | 7.32% | 96,220 |
| Collection Correspondent | 7.90% | 3,085 |
| Payroll Specialist | 9.54% | 6,609 |
| Gaming Cage Worker | 10.47% | 19,914 |
Similar proof clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Currency Counter | 7.10% | 8,805 |
| Invoice Control Clerk | 7.32% | 96,220 |
| Collection Correspondent | 7.90% | 3,085 |
| Payroll Specialist | 9.54% | 6,609 |
| Gaming Cage Worker | 10.47% | 19,914 |
Foreign languages spoken by proof clerks
The most common foreign language among proof clerks is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Dutch is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Dutch, 20.0%
Proof clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Dutch | 20.0% |