Scanning clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Scanning clerk gender statistics
74.2% of scanning clerks are women and 25.8% of scanning clerks are men.
- Female, 74.2%
- Male, 25.8%
Scanning clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.2% |
| Male | 25.8% |
Scanning clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,691
Female income
$29,835
Scanning clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scanning clerk positions over time. Currently, 74.2% of scanning clerks are female.
Scanning clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.64% | 75.36% |
| 2011 | 23.87% | 76.13% |
| 2012 | 23.50% | 76.50% |
| 2013 | 23.98% | 76.02% |
| 2014 | 25.49% | 74.51% |
| 2015 | 25.44% | 74.56% |
| 2016 | 25.42% | 74.58% |
| 2017 | 26.60% | 73.40% |
| 2018 | 26.65% | 73.35% |
| 2019 | 24.13% | 75.87% |
| 2020 | 26.58% | 73.42% |
| 2021 | 25.84% | 74.16% |
Scanning clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared scanning clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Scanning Clerk | 26% | 74% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Scanning clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scanning clerks is White, which makes up 54.5% of all scanning clerks. Comparatively, 22.1% of scanning clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of scanning clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 54.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.1%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Scanning clerk race
| Scanning clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Scanning clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how scanning clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scanning clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.09% | 11.97% | 6.01% | 18.31% |
| 2011 | 59.69% | 12.45% | 5.55% | 19.14% |
| 2012 | 59.28% | 11.95% | 5.83% | 19.93% |
| 2013 | 59.37% | 11.64% | 5.76% | 19.89% |
| 2014 | 59.06% | 11.82% | 6.29% | 19.67% |
| 2015 | 59.13% | 11.13% | 6.21% | 20.31% |
| 2016 | 58.38% | 11.80% | 6.45% | 20.09% |
| 2017 | 59.09% | 10.67% | 6.33% | 20.63% |
| 2018 | 59.41% | 10.29% | 6.66% | 20.36% |
| 2019 | 56.96% | 11.05% | 7.02% | 21.74% |
| 2020 | 54.99% | 10.47% | 6.98% | 22.34% |
| 2021 | 54.51% | 10.43% | 7.49% | 22.11% |
Scanning clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scanning clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown scanning clerks have the lowest average salary at $30,544.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,544 |
| White | $30,699 |
| Black or African American | $30,709 |
| Asian | $30,799 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,704 |
Average scanning clerk age
See how the average age of scanning clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scanning clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Scanning clerk age breakdown
The average age of scanning clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the scanning clerk population.
Scanning clerk age breakdown
| Scanning Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Scanning clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for scanning clerks is high school diploma, with 30% of scanning clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Scanning clerks by degree level
| Scanning clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Scanning clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scanning clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $31,569 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, scanning clerks earn a median annual income of $31,148 compared to $30,440 for scanning clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,569 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,963 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,148 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,440 |
Scanning clerk employment statistics
Most scanning clerks work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where scanning clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scanning clerks work.
Scanning clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Scanning clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the scanning clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scanning clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Scanning clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 6% |
Scanning clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for scanning clerks are professional, health care and retail.
Scanning clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 14% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Scanning clerk turnover and employment statistics
Scanning clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scanning clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scanning clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scanning clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average scanning clerk tenure
The average scanning clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,821 scanning clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Scanning clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Scanning clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scanning 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coder Operator | 4.67% | 29,920 |
| Scanning Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Career Guidance Technician | 6.98% | 7,358 |
| Mailing Specialist | 7.17% | 20,311 |
| Social Insurance Administrator | 11.18% | 110,093 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Ticket Machine Operator | 14.20% | 54,183 |
Similar scanning clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Coder Operator | 4.67% | 29,920 |
| Career Guidance Technician | 6.98% | 7,358 |
| Mailing Specialist | 7.17% | 20,311 |
| Social Insurance Administrator | 11.18% | 110,093 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Ticket Machine Operator | 14.20% | 54,183 |
Foreign languages spoken by scanning clerks
The most common foreign language among scanning clerks is Spanish at 67.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 67.3%
- French, 9.1%
- Filipino, 5.5%
- Swedish, 3.6%
- Tagalog, 3.6%
- Other, 10.9%
Scanning clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.3% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Filipino | 5.5% |
| Swedish | 3.6% |
| Tagalog | 3.6% |
| Other | 10.9% |
