Tax processor demographics and statistics in the US
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Tax processor gender statistics
70.2% of tax processors are women and 29.8% of tax processors are men.
- Female, 70.2%
- Male, 29.8%
Tax processor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.2% |
| Male | 29.8% |
Tax processor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,085
Female income
$40,688
Tax processor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tax processor positions over time. Currently, 70.2% of tax processors are female.
Tax processor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.73% | 69.27% |
| 2011 | 28.66% | 71.34% |
| 2012 | 28.34% | 71.66% |
| 2013 | 33.97% | 66.03% |
| 2014 | 30.35% | 69.65% |
| 2015 | 26.83% | 73.17% |
| 2016 | 32.63% | 67.37% |
| 2017 | 29.62% | 70.38% |
| 2018 | 26.59% | 73.41% |
| 2019 | 31.37% | 68.63% |
| 2020 | 30.14% | 69.86% |
| 2021 | 29.84% | 70.16% |
Tax processor related jobs gender ratio
We compared tax processors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Tax Processor | 30% | 70% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Tax processor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tax processors is White, which makes up 55.4% of all tax processors. Comparatively, 17.1% of tax processors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of tax processors are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Tax processor race
| Tax processor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Tax processor race and ethnicity over time
See how tax processor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tax processor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.70% | 15.12% | 7.35% | 14.58% |
| 2011 | 60.47% | 14.35% | 7.45% | 15.24% |
| 2012 | 60.56% | 14.92% | 6.87% | 16.08% |
| 2013 | 60.93% | 15.23% | 7.06% | 15.00% |
| 2014 | 60.91% | 14.10% | 7.01% | 15.85% |
| 2015 | 59.97% | 13.85% | 7.66% | 15.97% |
| 2016 | 60.52% | 13.07% | 8.84% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 60.77% | 12.07% | 8.88% | 16.02% |
| 2018 | 57.99% | 13.16% | 9.40% | 17.49% |
| 2019 | 58.18% | 13.71% | 9.10% | 16.37% |
| 2020 | 56.12% | 12.74% | 8.29% | 18.32% |
| 2021 | 55.39% | 12.61% | 10.28% | 17.11% |
Tax processor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,994 |
| White | $40,898 |
| Black or African American | $38,507 |
| Asian | $44,453 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,964 |
Average tax processor age
See how the average age of tax processors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tax processor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | |
| White | 46.5 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 59.5 | 49 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 38 |
Tax processor age breakdown
The average age of tax processors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the tax processor population.
Tax processor age breakdown
| Tax Processor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Tax processor educational attainment
The most common degree for tax processors is bachelor's degree, with 45% of tax processors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Tax processors by degree level
| Tax processor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Tax processor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,480 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,704 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,185 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,418 |
Tax processor employment statistics
Most tax processors work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where tax processors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tax processors work.
Tax processor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Tax processor jobs by company type
Employees with the tax processor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tax processors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tax processor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 11% |
Tax processor jobs by industry
The most common industries for tax processors are finance, professional and government.
Tax processor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 25% |
| Professional | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Tax processor turnover and employment statistics
Tax processor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tax processors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tax processor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tax processor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.95% |
| 2011 | 21.28% |
| 2012 | 18.06% |
| 2013 | 17.00% |
| 2014 | 12.43% |
| 2015 | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 11.02% |
| 2017 | 10.20% |
| 2018 | 7.95% |
| 2019 | 8.57% |
| 2020 | 11.84% |
| 2021 | 10.43% |
Average tax processor tenure
The average tax processor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,127 tax processors resumes in Zippia's database.
Tax processor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Tax processor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tax processors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud Investigator | 4.38% | 5,470 |
| Private Equity Internship | 7.33% | 69,122 |
| Accounting Supervisor | 7.40% | 56,377 |
| Tax Processor | 7.56% | - |
| Income Tax Adjuster | 7.65% | 32,429 |
| Budget/Finance Analyst | 12.94% | 94,906 |
| Examining Officer | 19.38% | 55,872 |
Similar tax processor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud Investigator | 4.38% | 5,470 |
| Private Equity Internship | 7.33% | 69,122 |
| Accounting Supervisor | 7.40% | 56,377 |
| Income Tax Adjuster | 7.65% | 32,429 |
| Budget/Finance Analyst | 12.94% | 94,906 |
| Examining Officer | 19.38% | 55,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by tax processors
The most common foreign language among tax processors is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 14.3%
- Chinese, 5.7%
- Mandarin, 5.7%
- Russian, 5.7%
- Other, 25.7%
Tax processor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 5.7% |
| Mandarin | 5.7% |
| Russian | 5.7% |
| Other | 25.7% |
