Record searcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Record searcher gender statistics
72.5% of record searchers are women and 27.5% of record searchers are men.
- Female, 72.5%
- Male, 27.5%
Record searcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.5% |
| Male | 27.5% |
Record searcher gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,784
Female income
$57,244
Record searcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in record searcher positions over time. Currently, 72.5% of record searchers are female.
Record searcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.44% | 74.56% |
| 2011 | 25.91% | 74.09% |
| 2012 | 22.99% | 77.01% |
| 2013 | 26.64% | 73.36% |
| 2014 | 27.90% | 72.10% |
| 2015 | 28.39% | 71.61% |
| 2016 | 27.28% | 72.72% |
| 2017 | 27.19% | 72.81% |
| 2018 | 27.67% | 72.33% |
| 2019 | 30.08% | 69.92% |
| 2020 | 28.25% | 71.75% |
| 2021 | 27.45% | 72.55% |
Record searcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared record searchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, advisory title officer and court monitor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Court Stenographer | 6% | 94% |
| Paralegal Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Legal Transcriptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Record Searcher | 27% | 73% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Record searcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among record searchers is White, which makes up 73.8% of all record searchers. Comparatively, 10.3% of record searchers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of record searchers are Asian.
- White, 73.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Record searcher race
| Record searcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Record searcher race and ethnicity over time
See how record searcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Record searcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.15% | 7.48% | 3.19% | 8.91% |
| 2011 | 77.44% | 7.22% | 4.00% | 8.39% |
| 2012 | 75.21% | 8.38% | 4.19% | 9.03% |
| 2013 | 75.32% | 8.23% | 4.46% | 8.68% |
| 2014 | 76.63% | 7.12% | 4.06% | 8.73% |
| 2015 | 76.71% | 6.74% | 5.00% | 8.88% |
| 2016 | 77.91% | 5.77% | 4.87% | 9.04% |
| 2017 | 76.63% | 5.92% | 6.21% | 8.93% |
| 2018 | 76.21% | 4.64% | 6.64% | 10.14% |
| 2019 | 75.68% | 4.11% | 6.12% | 11.29% |
| 2020 | 72.11% | 6.17% | 7.17% | 8.93% |
| 2021 | 73.79% | 4.14% | 7.16% | 10.26% |
Record searcher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian record searchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown record searchers have the lowest average salary at $62,336.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,336 |
| White | $65,183 |
| Black or African American | $68,280 |
| Asian | $79,192 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,129 |
Average record searcher age
See how the average age of record searchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Record searcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 44 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 42 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 47.5 |
Record searcher age breakdown
The average age of record searchers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the record searcher population.
Record searcher age breakdown
| Record Searcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Record searcher educational attainment
The most common degree for record searchers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of record searchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Record searchers by degree level
| Record searcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Record searcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, record searchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $69,365 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, record searchers earn a median annual income of $53,440 compared to $52,532 for record searchers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,440 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,365 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,532 |
Record searcher employment statistics
Company size where record searchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where record searchers work.
Record searcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Record searcher turnover and employment statistics
Record searcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for record searchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Record searcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Record searcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.98% |
| 2011 | 6.16% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 4.41% |
| 2015 | 2.59% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.27% |
| 2020 | 3.04% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average record searcher tenure
The average record searcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 record searchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Record searcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Record searcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of record searchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Realtime Court Reporter | 4.96% | 2,329 |
| Record Searcher | 7.68% | - |
| Immigration Paralegal | 9.16% | 4,279 |
| Trial Examiner | 12.79% | 3,003 |
Similar record searcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Realtime Court Reporter | 4.96% | 2,329 |
| Immigration Paralegal | 9.16% | 4,279 |
| Trial Examiner | 12.79% | 3,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by record searchers
- Russian, 50.0%
- Chinese, 50.0%
Record searcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 50.0% |