Quality control clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Quality control clerk demographics by:
Quality control clerk gender statistics
71.5% of quality control clerks are women and 28.5% of quality control clerks are men.
- Female, 71.5%
- Male, 28.5%
Quality control clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.5% |
| Male | 28.5% |
Quality control clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,954
Female income
$31,409
Quality control clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in quality control clerk positions over time. Currently, 71.5% of quality control clerks are female.
Quality control clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.46% | 72.54% |
| 2011 | 28.32% | 71.68% |
| 2012 | 28.89% | 71.11% |
| 2013 | 29.04% | 70.96% |
| 2014 | 29.62% | 70.38% |
| 2015 | 29.51% | 70.49% |
| 2016 | 29.53% | 70.47% |
| 2017 | 29.56% | 70.44% |
| 2018 | 29.94% | 70.06% |
| 2019 | 28.45% | 71.55% |
| 2020 | 29.48% | 70.52% |
| 2021 | 28.53% | 71.47% |
Quality control clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared quality control clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Quality Control Clerk | 29% | 71% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Quality control clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among quality control clerks is White, which makes up 54.5% of all quality control clerks. Comparatively, 21.9% of quality control clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of quality control clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 54.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.9%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Quality control clerk race
| Quality control clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Quality control clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how quality control clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Quality control clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.24% | 12.10% | 5.92% | 18.52% |
| 2011 | 58.81% | 13.34% | 5.60% | 18.86% |
| 2012 | 58.89% | 13.32% | 5.60% | 19.03% |
| 2013 | 59.64% | 13.00% | 5.70% | 18.65% |
| 2014 | 58.95% | 13.17% | 5.73% | 18.93% |
| 2015 | 59.26% | 12.67% | 5.95% | 18.67% |
| 2016 | 58.06% | 12.90% | 5.88% | 19.45% |
| 2017 | 58.17% | 12.70% | 5.90% | 19.73% |
| 2018 | 58.49% | 11.59% | 6.31% | 20.28% |
| 2019 | 57.83% | 11.76% | 6.12% | 20.25% |
| 2020 | 56.00% | 11.60% | 6.60% | 20.37% |
| 2021 | 54.46% | 10.84% | 6.46% | 21.90% |
Quality control clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino quality control clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown quality control clerks have the lowest average salary at $31,794.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,794 |
| White | $31,869 |
| Black or African American | $31,876 |
| Asian | $31,997 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,237 |
Average quality control clerk age
See how the average age of quality control clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Quality control clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Quality control clerk age breakdown
The average age of quality control clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the quality control clerk population.
Quality control clerk age breakdown
| Quality Control Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Quality control clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for quality control clerks is bachelor's degree, with 30% of quality control clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Quality control clerks by degree level
| Quality control clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Quality control clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, quality control clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $33,995 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, quality control clerks earn a median annual income of $32,840 compared to $31,968 for quality control clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,995 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,375 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,840 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,968 |
Quality control clerk employment statistics
Most quality control clerks work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where quality control clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where quality control clerks work.
Quality control clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Quality control clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the quality control clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most quality control clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Quality control clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 4% |
Quality control clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for quality control clerks are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Quality control clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Quality control clerk turnover and employment statistics
Quality control clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for quality control clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Quality control clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Quality control clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average quality control clerk tenure
The average quality control clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,359 quality control clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Quality control clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Quality control clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of quality control 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Clerk | 6.40% | - |
| Telephone Messenger | 8.26% | 543 |
| City Carrier | 9.48% | 18,262 |
| Registered Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,578 |
| Metal Flow Coordinator | 10.63% | 20,341 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| Fire Dispatcher | 17.25% | 7,959 |
Similar quality control clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Messenger | 8.26% | 543 |
| City Carrier | 9.48% | 18,262 |
| Registered Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,578 |
| Metal Flow Coordinator | 10.63% | 20,341 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| Fire Dispatcher | 17.25% | 7,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by quality control clerks
The most common foreign language among quality control clerks is Spanish at 65.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 5.3% and French is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 65.3%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- French, 4.0%
- Carrier, 4.0%
- Portuguese, 2.7%
- Other, 18.7%
Quality control clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.3% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| French | 4.0% |
| Carrier | 4.0% |
| Portuguese | 2.7% |
| Other | 18.7% |
