Sample clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Sample clerk gender statistics
77.1% of sample clerks are women and 22.9% of sample clerks are men.
- Female, 77.1%
- Male, 22.9%
Sample clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.1% |
| Male | 22.9% |
Sample clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,827
Female income
$58,446
Sample clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sample clerk positions over time. Currently, 77.1% of sample clerks are female.
Sample clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.65% | 80.35% |
| 2011 | 21.59% | 78.41% |
| 2012 | 19.78% | 80.22% |
| 2013 | 19.56% | 80.44% |
| 2014 | 20.33% | 79.67% |
| 2015 | 20.38% | 79.62% |
| 2016 | 21.60% | 78.40% |
| 2017 | 21.27% | 78.73% |
| 2018 | 23.16% | 76.84% |
| 2019 | 23.71% | 76.29% |
| 2020 | 23.84% | 76.16% |
| 2021 | 22.92% | 77.08% |
Sample clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared sample 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% |
| Sample Clerk | 23% | 77% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Sample clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sample clerks is White, which makes up 56.1% of all sample clerks. Comparatively, 21.6% of sample clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of sample clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.6%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Sample clerk race
| Sample clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Sample clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how sample clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sample clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.16% | 11.97% | 5.42% | 18.23% |
| 2011 | 61.97% | 12.22% | 4.81% | 18.37% |
| 2012 | 62.96% | 10.90% | 5.21% | 18.72% |
| 2013 | 62.30% | 11.63% | 5.20% | 18.57% |
| 2014 | 62.06% | 11.42% | 4.89% | 18.96% |
| 2015 | 61.98% | 11.57% | 5.88% | 18.18% |
| 2016 | 61.40% | 11.28% | 5.48% | 19.23% |
| 2017 | 61.54% | 11.05% | 5.42% | 19.64% |
| 2018 | 60.64% | 10.99% | 6.31% | 19.46% |
| 2019 | 63.23% | 9.93% | 5.45% | 18.88% |
| 2020 | 59.10% | 11.37% | 5.41% | 19.57% |
| 2021 | 56.14% | 10.42% | 6.75% | 21.60% |
Sample clerk wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,918 |
| White | $61,097 |
| Black or African American | $60,081 |
| Asian | $64,310 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,822 |
Average sample clerk age
See how the average age of sample clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Sample 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 |
Sample clerk age breakdown
The average age of sample clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the sample clerk population.
Sample clerk age breakdown
| Sample Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Sample clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for sample clerks is high school diploma, with 41% of sample clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Sample clerks by degree level
| Sample clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Sample clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,207 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,078 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,764 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,535 |
Sample clerk employment statistics
Company size where sample clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sample clerks work.
Sample clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Sample clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for sample clerks are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Sample clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Retail | 22% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Sample clerk turnover and employment statistics
Sample clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sample clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sample clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sample 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 sample clerk tenure
The average sample clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 164 sample clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Sample clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Sample clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sample 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Department Clerk | 6.59% | 102,459 |
| Bookkeeper | 6.92% | 38,481 |
| Bank Representative | 7.10% | 105,192 |
| Sample Clerk | 7.32% | - |
| Telephone Collector | 7.90% | 3,762 |
| Payroll Assistant | 9.54% | 7,063 |
| Bank Vault Attendant | 10.47% | 47,488 |
Similar sample clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Department Clerk | 6.59% | 102,459 |
| Bookkeeper | 6.92% | 38,481 |
| Bank Representative | 7.10% | 105,192 |
| Telephone Collector | 7.90% | 3,762 |
| Payroll Assistant | 9.54% | 7,063 |
| Bank Vault Attendant | 10.47% | 47,488 |
Foreign languages spoken by sample clerks
The most common foreign language among sample clerks is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 20.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Cantonese, 10.0%
Sample clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Cantonese | 10.0% |