Settlement clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Settlement clerk gender statistics
75.0% of settlement clerks are women and 25.0% of settlement clerks are men.
- Female, 75.0%
- Male, 25.0%
Settlement clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.0% |
| Male | 25.0% |
Settlement clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,828
Female income
$32,220
Settlement clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in settlement clerk positions over time. Currently, 75.0% of settlement clerks are female.
Settlement clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.27% | 78.73% |
| 2011 | 21.94% | 78.06% |
| 2012 | 22.24% | 77.76% |
| 2013 | 22.26% | 77.74% |
| 2014 | 21.74% | 78.26% |
| 2015 | 23.42% | 76.58% |
| 2016 | 22.30% | 77.70% |
| 2017 | 23.30% | 76.70% |
| 2018 | 24.77% | 75.23% |
| 2019 | 21.40% | 78.60% |
| 2020 | 22.46% | 77.54% |
| 2021 | 25.04% | 74.96% |
Settlement clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared settlement 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% |
| Settlement Clerk | 25% | 75% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Settlement clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among settlement clerks is White, which makes up 67.4% of all settlement clerks. Comparatively, 14.5% of settlement clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of settlement clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Settlement clerk race
| Settlement clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Settlement clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how settlement clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Settlement clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.16% | 7.78% | 5.22% | 11.81% |
| 2011 | 72.66% | 8.25% | 5.40% | 11.65% |
| 2012 | 72.71% | 8.08% | 5.42% | 11.56% |
| 2013 | 71.95% | 8.12% | 5.85% | 11.98% |
| 2014 | 72.48% | 7.75% | 5.81% | 11.91% |
| 2015 | 71.79% | 7.55% | 5.99% | 12.37% |
| 2016 | 70.57% | 8.12% | 5.83% | 13.08% |
| 2017 | 71.15% | 7.45% | 6.18% | 12.84% |
| 2018 | 70.60% | 7.18% | 6.30% | 13.75% |
| 2019 | 71.58% | 7.04% | 6.34% | 12.88% |
| 2020 | 69.34% | 6.54% | 6.00% | 13.86% |
| 2021 | 67.43% | 6.85% | 6.59% | 14.54% |
Settlement clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian settlement clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american settlement clerks have the lowest average salary at $32,420.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,630 |
| White | $32,646 |
| Black or African American | $32,420 |
| Asian | $33,647 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,809 |
Average settlement clerk age
See how the average age of settlement clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Settlement 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 |
Settlement clerk age breakdown
The average age of settlement clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the settlement clerk population.
Settlement clerk age breakdown
| Settlement Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Settlement clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for settlement clerks is bachelor's degree, with 35% of settlement clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Settlement clerks by degree level
| Settlement clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Settlement clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, settlement clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,564 annually. With a Master's degree, settlement clerks earn a median annual income of $33,300 compared to $33,169 for settlement clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,300 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,111 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,564 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,169 |
Settlement clerk employment statistics
Most settlement clerks work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where settlement clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where settlement clerks work.
Settlement clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Settlement clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the settlement clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most settlement clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Settlement clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 1% |
Settlement clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for settlement clerks are finance, manufacturing and transportation.
Settlement clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Settlement clerk turnover and employment statistics
Settlement clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for settlement clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Settlement clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Settlement 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 settlement clerk tenure
The average settlement clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 718 settlement clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Settlement clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Settlement clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of settlement 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Settlement Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Foreign Banknote Teller | 7.10% | 9,174 |
| Sample Clerk | 7.32% | 66,477 |
| Collections Assistant | 7.90% | 11,335 |
| Payroll Clerk | 9.54% | 71,944 |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |
Similar settlement clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Foreign Banknote Teller | 7.10% | 9,174 |
| Sample Clerk | 7.32% | 66,477 |
| Collections Assistant | 7.90% | 11,335 |
| Payroll Clerk | 9.54% | 71,944 |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |
Foreign languages spoken by settlement clerks
The most common foreign language among settlement clerks is Spanish at 35.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.8% and German is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 35.3%
- Chinese, 11.8%
- German, 11.8%
- Mandarin, 11.8%
- Swedish, 5.9%
- Other, 23.4%
Settlement clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| Chinese | 11.8% |
| German | 11.8% |
| Mandarin | 11.8% |
| Swedish | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.4% |
