Record keeper demographics and statistics in the US
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Record keeper demographics by:
Record keeper gender statistics
63.2% of record keepers are women and 36.8% of record keepers are men.
- Female, 63.2%
- Male, 36.8%
Record keeper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.2% |
| Male | 36.8% |
Record keeper gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,934
Female income
$39,632
Record keeper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in record keeper positions over time. Currently, 63.2% of record keepers are female.
Record keeper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.70% | 64.30% |
| 2011 | 36.20% | 63.80% |
| 2012 | 35.20% | 64.80% |
| 2013 | 38.58% | 61.42% |
| 2014 | 37.49% | 62.51% |
| 2015 | 36.67% | 63.33% |
| 2016 | 37.93% | 62.07% |
| 2017 | 35.33% | 64.67% |
| 2018 | 36.08% | 63.92% |
| 2019 | 35.86% | 64.14% |
| 2020 | 38.26% | 61.74% |
| 2021 | 36.81% | 63.19% |
Record keeper related jobs gender ratio
We compared record keepers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Record Keeper | 37% | 63% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Record keeper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among record keepers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all record keepers. Comparatively, 15.9% of record keepers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of record keepers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Record keeper race
| Record keeper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Record keeper race and ethnicity over time
See how record keeper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Record keeper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.78% | 11.89% | 5.85% | 11.80% |
| 2011 | 66.61% | 11.62% | 5.83% | 12.50% |
| 2012 | 66.79% | 12.69% | 5.53% | 12.20% |
| 2013 | 68.27% | 10.47% | 6.34% | 11.74% |
| 2014 | 66.22% | 11.69% | 6.70% | 12.42% |
| 2015 | 65.63% | 12.25% | 6.34% | 12.53% |
| 2016 | 66.51% | 10.88% | 6.84% | 12.24% |
| 2017 | 66.17% | 10.69% | 7.02% | 12.65% |
| 2018 | 66.98% | 9.89% | 6.10% | 13.23% |
| 2019 | 64.86% | 10.70% | 6.67% | 14.37% |
| 2020 | 62.18% | 9.72% | 6.84% | 15.77% |
| 2021 | 62.20% | 11.15% | 5.39% | 15.89% |
Record keeper wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino record keepers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american record keepers have the lowest average salary at $39,108.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,548 |
| White | $41,521 |
| Black or African American | $39,108 |
| Asian | $40,145 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,431 |
Average record keeper age
See how the average age of record keepers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Record keeper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 41 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | 50 |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 40 |
Record keeper age breakdown
The average age of record keepers is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the record keeper population.
Record keeper age breakdown
| Record Keeper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Record keeper educational attainment
The most common degree for record keepers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of record keepers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Record keepers by degree level
| Record keeper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Record keeper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, record keepers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,448 annually. With a Associate degree, record keepers earn a median annual income of $40,393 compared to $39,440 for record keepers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,440 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,448 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,393 |
Record keeper employment statistics
Most record keepers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where record keepers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where record keepers work.
Record keeper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Record keeper jobs by company type
Employees with the record keeper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most record keepers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Record keeper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 9% |
Record keeper jobs by industry
The most common industries for record keepers are finance, professional and health care.
Record keeper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Record keeper turnover and employment statistics
Record keeper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for record keepers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Record keeper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Record keeper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.23% |
| 2011 | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 10.57% |
| 2013 | 9.99% |
| 2014 | 9.01% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 5.29% |
| 2018 | 5.70% |
| 2019 | 3.73% |
| 2020 | 6.14% |
| 2021 | 4.63% |
Average record keeper tenure
The average record keeper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 905 record keepers resumes in Zippia's database.
Record keeper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Record keeper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of record keepers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Order Clerk | 5.53% | 98,131 |
| Medicaid Specialist | 6.73% | 73,368 |
| Customer Agent | 7.19% | 211,832 |
| Record Keeper | 8.60% | - |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Catalog Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,068 |
| Personnel Associate | 15.31% | 709 |
Similar record keeper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Order Clerk | 5.53% | 98,131 |
| Medicaid Specialist | 6.73% | 73,368 |
| Customer Agent | 7.19% | 211,832 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Catalog Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,068 |
| Personnel Associate | 15.31% | 709 |
Foreign languages spoken by record keepers
The most common foreign language among record keepers is Spanish at 61.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 6.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 61.3%
- Japanese, 6.5%
- Italian, 6.5%
- Swahili, 3.2%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- Other, 19.3%
Record keeper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.3% |
| Japanese | 6.5% |
| Italian | 6.5% |
| Swahili | 3.2% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
| Other | 19.3% |
