Public records officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Public records officer gender statistics
53.3% of public records officers are women and 46.7% of public records officers are men.
- Female, 53.3%
- Male, 46.7%
Public records officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% |
| Male | 46.7% |
Public records officer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,531
Female income
$62,708
Public records officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public records officer positions over time. Currently, 53.3% of public records officers are female.
Public records officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.05% | 50.95% |
| 2011 | 49.89% | 50.11% |
| 2012 | 45.09% | 54.91% |
| 2013 | 45.08% | 54.92% |
| 2014 | 47.61% | 52.39% |
| 2015 | 44.40% | 55.60% |
| 2016 | 46.23% | 53.77% |
| 2017 | 42.12% | 57.88% |
| 2018 | 44.80% | 55.20% |
| 2019 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2020 | 44.35% | 55.65% |
| 2021 | 46.72% | 53.28% |
Public records officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared public records officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Public Records Officer | 47% | 53% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Public records officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public records officers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all public records officers. Comparatively, 17.4% of public records officers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of public records officers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Public records officer race
| Public records officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Public records officer race and ethnicity over time
See how public records officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public records officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.24% | 10.70% | 2.64% | 15.79% |
| 2011 | 66.53% | 12.93% | 2.01% | 15.21% |
| 2012 | 66.17% | 11.77% | 3.06% | 16.16% |
| 2013 | 65.44% | 12.51% | 2.00% | 17.76% |
| 2014 | 68.77% | 10.84% | 1.82% | 16.18% |
| 2015 | 66.89% | 10.00% | 2.79% | 17.32% |
| 2016 | 66.05% | 10.70% | 3.10% | 17.34% |
| 2017 | 65.99% | 11.27% | 2.84% | 17.49% |
| 2018 | 64.74% | 11.62% | 2.99% | 17.12% |
| 2019 | 66.22% | 9.50% | 2.53% | 18.72% |
| 2020 | 62.34% | 10.74% | 3.04% | 19.40% |
| 2021 | 63.00% | 11.08% | 2.86% | 17.36% |
Public records officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public records officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown public records officers have the lowest average salary at $66,314.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,314 |
| White | $70,377 |
| Black or African American | $67,099 |
| Asian | $75,518 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,809 |
Average public records officer age
See how the average age of public records officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public records officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Public records officer age breakdown
The average age of public records officers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the public records officer population.
Public records officer age breakdown
| Public Records Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Public records officer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Public records officers by degree level
| Public records officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Public records officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public records officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $80,051 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, public records officers earn a median annual income of $76,690 compared to $64,394 for public records officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,051 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,373 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,690 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,394 |
Public records officer employment statistics
Most public records officers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where public records officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public records officers work.
Public records officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Public records officer jobs by company type
Employees with the public records officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public records officers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Public records officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 25% |
Public records officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for public records officers are education, government and non profits.
Public records officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Government | 19% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Public records officer turnover and employment statistics
Public records officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public records officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public records officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public records officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average public records officer tenure
The average public records officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 462 public records officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Public records officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Public records officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public records officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnkey | 5.55% | 246 |
| Border Patrol Agent | 7.15% | 43,748 |
| Public Records Officer | 8.65% | - |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Similar public records officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Turnkey | 5.55% | 246 |
| Border Patrol Agent | 7.15% | 43,748 |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by public records officers
The most common foreign language among public records officers is Spanish at 35.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 35.2%
- French, 11.1%
- Italian, 11.1%
- Chinese, 7.4%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Other, 29.6%
Public records officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.2% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 7.4% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Other | 29.6% |
