Research clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Research clerk gender statistics
75.2% of research clerks are women and 24.8% of research clerks are men.
- Female, 75.2%
- Male, 24.8%
Research clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.2% |
| Male | 24.8% |
Research clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,996
Female income
$32,357
Research clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research clerk positions over time. Currently, 75.2% of research clerks are female.
Research clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.05% | 78.95% |
| 2011 | 21.71% | 78.29% |
| 2012 | 22.01% | 77.99% |
| 2013 | 22.03% | 77.97% |
| 2014 | 21.51% | 78.49% |
| 2015 | 23.17% | 76.83% |
| 2016 | 22.06% | 77.94% |
| 2017 | 23.06% | 76.94% |
| 2018 | 24.52% | 75.48% |
| 2019 | 21.17% | 78.83% |
| 2020 | 22.23% | 77.77% |
| 2021 | 24.79% | 75.21% |
Research clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared research 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% |
| Research Clerk | 25% | 75% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Research clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research clerks is White, which makes up 67.2% of all research clerks. Comparatively, 14.7% of research clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of research clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Research clerk race
| Research clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Research clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how research clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.89% | 7.85% | 5.27% | 11.95% |
| 2011 | 72.39% | 8.33% | 5.44% | 11.80% |
| 2012 | 72.45% | 8.15% | 5.47% | 11.70% |
| 2013 | 71.69% | 8.19% | 5.89% | 12.12% |
| 2014 | 72.21% | 7.83% | 5.86% | 12.05% |
| 2015 | 71.53% | 7.62% | 6.03% | 12.52% |
| 2016 | 70.30% | 8.19% | 5.87% | 13.23% |
| 2017 | 70.88% | 7.52% | 6.23% | 12.98% |
| 2018 | 70.34% | 7.25% | 6.35% | 13.89% |
| 2019 | 71.31% | 7.11% | 6.39% | 13.02% |
| 2020 | 69.08% | 6.61% | 6.04% | 14.00% |
| 2021 | 67.16% | 6.92% | 6.64% | 14.68% |
Research clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian research clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research clerks have the lowest average salary at $32,567.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,788 |
| White | $32,805 |
| Black or African American | $32,567 |
| Asian | $33,860 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,976 |
Average research clerk age
See how the average age of research clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Research clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 53 |
| Unknown | 40 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46 |
| White | 47 | 55 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Research clerk age breakdown
The average age of research clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the research clerk population.
Research clerk age breakdown
| Research Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Research clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for research clerks is bachelor's degree, with 42% of research clerks 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, 42%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Research clerks by degree level
| Research clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Research clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,773 annually. With a Master's degree, research clerks earn a median annual income of $33,494 compared to $33,356 for research clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,494 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,295 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,773 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,356 |
Research clerk employment statistics
Most research clerks work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where research clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research clerks work.
Research clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Research clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the research clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Research clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 8% |
Research clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for research clerks are finance, professional and health care.
Research clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Research clerk turnover and employment statistics
Research clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 6.86% |
| 2012 | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 3.61% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 2.53% |
| 2020 | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 3.68% |
Average research clerk tenure
The average research clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,091 research clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Research clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Research clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research 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 |
| Research Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Utility Teller | 7.10% | 15,563 |
| Billing Consultant | 7.32% | 25,943 |
| Senior Credit And Collections Analyst | 7.90% | 9,856 |
| Payroll Officer | 9.54% | 61,409 |
| Bank Vault Attendant | 10.47% | 47,488 |
Similar research clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Utility Teller | 7.10% | 15,563 |
| Billing Consultant | 7.32% | 25,943 |
| Senior Credit And Collections Analyst | 7.90% | 9,856 |
| Payroll Officer | 9.54% | 61,409 |
| Bank Vault Attendant | 10.47% | 47,488 |
Foreign languages spoken by research clerks
The most common foreign language among research clerks is Spanish at 44.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.8% and German is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 44.8%
- French, 13.8%
- German, 10.3%
- Arabic, 6.9%
- Vietnamese, 3.4%
- Other, 20.8%
Research clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.8% |
| French | 13.8% |
| German | 10.3% |
| Arabic | 6.9% |
| Vietnamese | 3.4% |
| Other | 20.8% |
