Records officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Records officer gender statistics
68.7% of records officers are women and 31.3% of records officers are men.
- Female, 68.7%
- Male, 31.3%
Records officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.7% |
| Male | 31.3% |
Records officer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,673
Female income
$40,685
Records officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in records officer positions over time. Currently, 68.7% of records officers are female.
Records officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| 2011 | 34.08% | 65.92% |
| 2012 | 29.89% | 70.11% |
| 2013 | 29.89% | 70.11% |
| 2014 | 32.07% | 67.93% |
| 2015 | 29.31% | 70.69% |
| 2016 | 30.87% | 69.13% |
| 2017 | 27.42% | 72.58% |
| 2018 | 29.65% | 70.35% |
| 2019 | 31.02% | 68.98% |
| 2020 | 29.27% | 70.73% |
| 2021 | 31.29% | 68.71% |
Records officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Records Officer | 31% | 69% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Records officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among records officers is White, which makes up 63.2% of all records officers. Comparatively, 15.6% of records officers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of records officers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Records officer race
| Records officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Records officer race and ethnicity over time
See how records officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Records officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.39% | 12.30% | 2.63% | 14.05% |
| 2011 | 66.68% | 14.54% | 2.00% | 13.47% |
| 2012 | 66.32% | 13.37% | 3.06% | 14.42% |
| 2013 | 65.59% | 14.12% | 1.99% | 16.02% |
| 2014 | 68.92% | 12.45% | 1.82% | 14.44% |
| 2015 | 67.04% | 11.60% | 2.78% | 15.57% |
| 2016 | 66.20% | 12.31% | 3.09% | 15.60% |
| 2017 | 66.14% | 12.87% | 2.83% | 15.75% |
| 2018 | 64.89% | 13.23% | 2.99% | 15.38% |
| 2019 | 66.36% | 11.10% | 2.52% | 16.97% |
| 2020 | 62.49% | 12.34% | 3.03% | 17.66% |
| 2021 | 63.15% | 12.68% | 2.86% | 15.62% |
Records officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian records officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown records officers have the lowest average salary at $42,535.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,535 |
| White | $44,595 |
| Black or African American | $42,935 |
| Asian | $47,168 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,317 |
Average records officer age
See how the average age of records officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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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 |
Records officer age breakdown
The average age of records officers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the records officer population.
Records officer age breakdown
| Records Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Records officer educational attainment
The most common degree for records officers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of records officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Records officers by degree level
| Records officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Records officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, records officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,407 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, records officers earn a median annual income of $47,750 compared to $41,552 for records officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,407 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,954 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,750 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,552 |
Records officer employment statistics
Most records officers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where records officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where records officers work.
Records officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Records officer jobs by company type
Employees with the records officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most records officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Records officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 26% |
Records officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for records officers are education, government and health care.
Records officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Government | 20% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Records officer turnover and employment statistics
Records officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for records officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Records officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 records officer tenure
The average records officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 635 records officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Records officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Records officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commissary Officer | 5.55% | 57,186 |
| Deputy Sheriff/Investigator | 7.15% | 6,256 |
| Records Officer | 8.65% | - |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar records officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commissary Officer | 5.55% | 57,186 |
| Deputy Sheriff/Investigator | 7.15% | 6,256 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by records officers
The most common foreign language among records officers is Spanish at 45.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and Swahili is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 45.0%
- French, 15.0%
- Swahili, 5.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Other, 25.0%
Records officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| Swahili | 5.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Other | 25.0% |