Telecommunications clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Telecommunications clerk gender statistics
73.3% of telecommunications clerks are women and 26.7% of telecommunications clerks are men.
- Female, 73.3%
- Male, 26.7%
Telecommunications clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.3% |
| Male | 26.7% |
Telecommunications clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,114
Female income
$34,663
Telecommunications clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in telecommunications clerk positions over time. Currently, 73.3% of telecommunications clerks are female.
Telecommunications clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.49% | 74.51% |
| 2011 | 24.70% | 75.30% |
| 2012 | 24.33% | 75.67% |
| 2013 | 24.82% | 75.18% |
| 2014 | 26.36% | 73.64% |
| 2015 | 26.32% | 73.68% |
| 2016 | 26.29% | 73.71% |
| 2017 | 27.50% | 72.50% |
| 2018 | 27.55% | 72.45% |
| 2019 | 24.97% | 75.03% |
| 2020 | 27.48% | 72.52% |
| 2021 | 26.72% | 73.28% |
Telecommunications clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared telecommunications 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% |
| Telecommunications Clerk | 27% | 73% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Telecommunications clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among telecommunications clerks is White, which makes up 58.1% of all telecommunications clerks. Comparatively, 14.7% of telecommunications clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of telecommunications clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Telecommunications clerk race
| Telecommunications clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Telecommunications clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how telecommunications clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Telecommunications clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.72% | 15.94% | 5.36% | 10.91% |
| 2011 | 63.32% | 16.41% | 4.90% | 11.73% |
| 2012 | 62.91% | 15.91% | 5.18% | 12.52% |
| 2013 | 63.00% | 15.60% | 5.10% | 12.49% |
| 2014 | 62.69% | 15.79% | 5.63% | 12.27% |
| 2015 | 62.76% | 15.09% | 5.56% | 12.91% |
| 2016 | 62.01% | 15.76% | 5.80% | 12.68% |
| 2017 | 62.72% | 14.63% | 5.68% | 13.22% |
| 2018 | 63.04% | 14.25% | 6.01% | 12.96% |
| 2019 | 60.59% | 15.02% | 6.37% | 14.34% |
| 2020 | 58.62% | 14.44% | 6.33% | 14.94% |
| 2021 | 58.14% | 14.40% | 6.84% | 14.71% |
Telecommunications clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian telecommunications clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown telecommunications clerks have the lowest average salary at $35,864.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,864 |
| White | $36,127 |
| Black or African American | $36,145 |
| Asian | $36,299 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,136 |
Average telecommunications clerk age
See how the average age of telecommunications clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Telecommunications 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 |
Telecommunications clerk age breakdown
The average age of telecommunications clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the telecommunications clerk population.
Telecommunications clerk age breakdown
| Telecommunications Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Telecommunications clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for telecommunications clerks is bachelor's degree, with 42% of telecommunications clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Telecommunications clerks by degree level
| Telecommunications clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Telecommunications clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, telecommunications clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,621 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, telecommunications clerks earn a median annual income of $36,896 compared to $35,687 for telecommunications clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,621 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,880 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,896 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,687 |
Telecommunications clerk employment statistics
Most telecommunications clerks work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where telecommunications clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where telecommunications clerks work.
Telecommunications clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Telecommunications clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the telecommunications clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most telecommunications clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Telecommunications clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 16% |
Telecommunications clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for telecommunications clerks are professional, government and education.
Telecommunications clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Government | 15% |
| Education | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Telecommunications clerk turnover and employment statistics
Telecommunications clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for telecommunications clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Telecommunications clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Telecommunications 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 telecommunications clerk tenure
The average telecommunications clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 124 telecommunications clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Telecommunications clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Telecommunications clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of telecommunications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Clerical Verifier | 4.67% | 31,073 |
| Telecommunications Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Accuracy Expert | 6.98% | 8,357 |
| Mail Handler | 7.17% | 59,499 |
| Paper Processor | 11.18% | 7,044 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Copy Center Operator | 14.20% | 54,046 |
Similar telecommunications clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Clerical Verifier | 4.67% | 31,073 |
| Accuracy Expert | 6.98% | 8,357 |
| Mail Handler | 7.17% | 59,499 |
| Paper Processor | 11.18% | 7,044 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Copy Center Operator | 14.20% | 54,046 |
Foreign languages spoken by telecommunications clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Telecommunications clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |