Tally clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Tally clerk gender statistics
49.1% of tally clerks are women and 50.9% of tally clerks are men.
- Male, 50.9%
- Female, 49.1%
Tally clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.9% |
| Female | 49.1% |
Tally clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,911
Female income
$34,111
Tally clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tally clerk positions over time. Currently, 49.1% of tally clerks are female.
Tally clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.54% | 50.46% |
| 2011 | 50.61% | 49.39% |
| 2012 | 51.31% | 48.69% |
| 2013 | 51.49% | 48.51% |
| 2014 | 52.19% | 47.81% |
| 2015 | 52.06% | 47.94% |
| 2016 | 52.07% | 47.93% |
| 2017 | 52.12% | 47.88% |
| 2018 | 52.56% | 47.44% |
| 2019 | 50.76% | 49.24% |
| 2020 | 52.02% | 47.98% |
| 2021 | 50.86% | 49.14% |
Tally clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared tally clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Tally Clerk | 51% | 49% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Tally clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tally clerks is White, which makes up 48.9% of all tally clerks. Comparatively, 26.9% of tally clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of tally clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 48.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.9%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Tally clerk race
| Tally clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Tally clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how tally clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tally clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.68% | 12.59% | 5.47% | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 53.25% | 13.83% | 5.15% | 23.86% |
| 2012 | 53.33% | 13.81% | 5.14% | 24.03% |
| 2013 | 54.07% | 13.49% | 5.24% | 23.66% |
| 2014 | 53.38% | 13.66% | 5.28% | 23.94% |
| 2015 | 53.70% | 13.16% | 5.50% | 23.67% |
| 2016 | 52.50% | 13.39% | 5.42% | 24.45% |
| 2017 | 52.61% | 13.19% | 5.44% | 24.73% |
| 2018 | 52.93% | 12.08% | 5.85% | 25.29% |
| 2019 | 52.27% | 12.24% | 5.67% | 25.25% |
| 2020 | 50.44% | 12.09% | 6.14% | 25.37% |
| 2021 | 48.89% | 11.33% | 6.00% | 26.91% |
Tally clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino tally clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown tally clerks have the lowest average salary at $34,675.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,675 |
| White | $34,785 |
| Black or African American | $34,796 |
| Asian | $34,973 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,327 |
Average tally clerk age
See how the average age of tally clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tally clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Tally clerk age breakdown
The average age of tally clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the tally clerk population.
Tally clerk age breakdown
| Tally Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Tally clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for tally clerks is bachelor's degree, with 33% of tally clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Tally clerks by degree level
| Tally clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Tally clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tally clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,941 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tally clerks earn a median annual income of $36,218 compared to $34,931 for tally clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,941 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,062 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,218 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,931 |
Tally clerk employment statistics
Most tally clerks work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where tally clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tally clerks work.
Tally clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Tally clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the tally clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tally clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tally clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 6% |
Tally clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for tally clerks are manufacturing, transportation and retail.
Tally clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Transportation | 16% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Government | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Tally clerk turnover and employment statistics
Tally clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tally clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tally clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tally clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average tally clerk tenure
The average tally clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 131 tally clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Tally clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Tally clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tally 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tally Clerk | 6.40% | - |
| Caller | 8.26% | 852 |
| Mail Distributor | 9.48% | 20,108 |
| Parcel Post Clerk | 10.33% | 70,221 |
| Service Control Operator | 10.63% | 56,696 |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| 911 Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 968 |
Similar tally clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Caller | 8.26% | 852 |
| Mail Distributor | 9.48% | 20,108 |
| Parcel Post Clerk | 10.33% | 70,221 |
| Service Control Operator | 10.63% | 56,696 |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| 911 Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 968 |
Foreign languages spoken by tally clerks
The most common foreign language among tally clerks is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 20.0% and Dari is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- Dari, 20.0%
Tally clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| Dari | 20.0% |