Rate clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Rate clerk gender statistics
75.7% of rate clerks are women and 24.3% of rate clerks are men.
- Female, 75.7%
- Male, 24.3%
Rate clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.7% |
| Male | 24.3% |
Rate clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,578
Female income
$40,555
Rate clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rate clerk positions over time. Currently, 75.7% of rate clerks are female.
Rate clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.86% | 79.14% |
| 2011 | 22.88% | 77.12% |
| 2012 | 20.99% | 79.01% |
| 2013 | 20.76% | 79.24% |
| 2014 | 21.57% | 78.43% |
| 2015 | 21.62% | 78.38% |
| 2016 | 22.89% | 77.11% |
| 2017 | 22.54% | 77.46% |
| 2018 | 24.52% | 75.48% |
| 2019 | 25.09% | 74.91% |
| 2020 | 25.22% | 74.78% |
| 2021 | 24.26% | 75.74% |
Rate clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared rate 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% |
| Rate Clerk | 24% | 76% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Rate clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rate clerks is White, which makes up 60.1% of all rate clerks. Comparatively, 16.3% of rate clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of rate clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 60.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Rate clerk race
| Rate clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Rate clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how rate clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rate clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.15% | 11.10% | 7.22% | 12.94% |
| 2011 | 65.95% | 11.36% | 6.61% | 13.08% |
| 2012 | 66.95% | 10.03% | 7.01% | 13.43% |
| 2013 | 66.28% | 10.76% | 7.01% | 13.28% |
| 2014 | 66.05% | 10.55% | 6.69% | 13.67% |
| 2015 | 65.96% | 10.70% | 7.68% | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 65.38% | 10.41% | 7.29% | 13.94% |
| 2017 | 65.52% | 10.19% | 7.22% | 14.35% |
| 2018 | 64.62% | 10.12% | 8.11% | 14.17% |
| 2019 | 67.21% | 9.06% | 7.25% | 13.59% |
| 2020 | 63.08% | 10.50% | 7.22% | 14.28% |
| 2021 | 60.12% | 9.55% | 8.56% | 16.31% |
Rate clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian rate clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rate clerks have the lowest average salary at $41,535.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,036 |
| White | $42,143 |
| Black or African American | $41,535 |
| Asian | $44,054 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,170 |
Average rate clerk age
See how the average age of rate clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Rate 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 |
Rate clerk age breakdown
The average age of rate clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the rate clerk population.
Rate clerk age breakdown
| Rate Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Rate clerk educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Rate clerks by degree level
| Rate clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Rate clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rate clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,863 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rate clerks earn a median annual income of $43,730 compared to $39,405 for rate clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,863 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,130 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,730 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,405 |
Rate clerk employment statistics
Most rate clerks work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where rate clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rate clerks work.
Rate clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Rate clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the rate clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rate clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Rate clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 4% |
Rate clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for rate clerks are transportation, insurance and professional.
Rate clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 31% |
| Insurance | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Rate clerk turnover and employment statistics
Rate clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rate clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rate clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rate 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 rate clerk tenure
The average rate clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 363 rate clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Rate clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Rate clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rate 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 |
| Appeals And Generalist Clerk | 6.92% | 73,714 |
| Currency Counter | 7.10% | 8,805 |
| Rate Clerk | 7.32% | - |
| Collection Correspondent | 7.90% | 3,085 |
| Timekeeper | 9.54% | 754 |
| Casino Gaming Worker | 10.47% | 20,178 |
Similar rate clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Appeals And Generalist Clerk | 6.92% | 73,714 |
| Currency Counter | 7.10% | 8,805 |
| Collection Correspondent | 7.90% | 3,085 |
| Timekeeper | 9.54% | 754 |
| Casino Gaming Worker | 10.47% | 20,178 |
Foreign languages spoken by rate clerks
The most common foreign language among rate clerks is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Greek, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Rate clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Greek | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
