Telephone order clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Telephone order clerk demographics by:
Telephone order clerk gender statistics
80.6% of telephone order clerks are women and 19.4% of telephone order clerks are men.
- Female, 80.6%
- Male, 19.4%
Telephone order clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.6% |
| Male | 19.4% |
Telephone order clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,781
Female income
$37,783
Telephone order clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in telephone order clerk positions over time. Currently, 80.6% of telephone order clerks are female.
Telephone order clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.44% | 75.56% |
| 2011 | 25.75% | 74.25% |
| 2012 | 24.80% | 75.20% |
| 2013 | 23.41% | 76.59% |
| 2014 | 28.32% | 71.68% |
| 2015 | 26.32% | 73.68% |
| 2016 | 30.85% | 69.15% |
| 2017 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| 2018 | 21.30% | 78.70% |
| 2019 | 17.02% | 82.98% |
| 2020 | 17.42% | 82.58% |
| 2021 | 19.44% | 80.56% |
Telephone order clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared telephone order clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Telephone Order Clerk | 19% | 81% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Telephone order clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among telephone order clerks is White, which makes up 63.9% of all telephone order clerks. Comparatively, 15.5% of telephone order clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of telephone order clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Telephone order clerk race
| Telephone order clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Telephone order clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how telephone order clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Telephone order clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.33% | 10.26% | 3.97% | 15.47% |
| 2011 | 68.62% | 10.67% | 4.60% | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 68.19% | 11.29% | 4.25% | 14.37% |
| 2013 | 66.94% | 9.57% | 6.46% | 14.68% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 10.61% | 4.63% | 13.96% |
| 2015 | 66.49% | 11.31% | 4.53% | 14.55% |
| 2016 | 64.51% | 10.18% | 6.54% | 15.42% |
| 2017 | 67.77% | 11.12% | 3.90% | 15.43% |
| 2018 | 66.94% | 11.74% | 5.29% | 13.07% |
| 2019 | 66.86% | 9.13% | 6.85% | 14.85% |
| 2020 | 63.86% | 9.81% | 4.32% | 16.60% |
| 2021 | 63.88% | 9.45% | 5.95% | 15.55% |
Telephone order clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian telephone order clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown telephone order clerks have the lowest average salary at $38,228.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,228 |
| White | $38,931 |
| Black or African American | $40,350 |
| Asian | $41,410 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,064 |
Average telephone order clerk age
See how the average age of telephone order clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Telephone order clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 29.5 | 44 |
| White | 39.5 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 37.5 | 48 |
| Asian | 38 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 45 |
Telephone order clerk age breakdown
The average age of telephone order clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the telephone order clerk population.
Telephone order clerk age breakdown
| Telephone Order Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Telephone order clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for telephone order clerks is high school diploma, with 38% of telephone order clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Telephone order clerks by degree level
| Telephone order clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Telephone order clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, telephone order clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,322 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, telephone order clerks earn a median annual income of $42,537 compared to $37,025 for telephone order clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,322 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,904 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,537 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,025 |
Telephone order clerk employment statistics
Company size where telephone order clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where telephone order clerks work.
Telephone order clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 55% |
Telephone order clerk turnover and employment statistics
Telephone order clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for telephone order clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Telephone order clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Telephone order clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.90% |
| 2011 | 9.62% |
| 2012 | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 7.91% |
| 2015 | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 5.73% |
| 2017 | 5.47% |
| 2018 | 4.57% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 7.50% |
Average telephone order clerk tenure
The average telephone order clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 telephone order clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Telephone order clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Telephone order clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of telephone order 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Order Clerk | 5.53% | - |
| Public Housing Interviewer | 6.73% | 10,942 |
| Customer Care Agent | 7.19% | 268,932 |
| Cut File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,500 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Acquisitions Assistant | 11.16% | 1,102 |
| Personnel Security Assistant | 15.31% | 44,808 |
Similar telephone order clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Public Housing Interviewer | 6.73% | 10,942 |
| Customer Care Agent | 7.19% | 268,932 |
| Cut File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,500 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Acquisitions Assistant | 11.16% | 1,102 |
| Personnel Security Assistant | 15.31% | 44,808 |
Foreign languages spoken by telephone order clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Telephone order clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |