Terminal clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Terminal clerk gender statistics
83.3% of terminal clerks are women and 16.7% of terminal clerks are men.
- Female, 83.3%
- Male, 16.7%
Terminal clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.3% |
| Male | 16.7% |
Terminal clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,220
Female income
$37,187
Terminal clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in terminal clerk positions over time. Currently, 83.3% of terminal clerks are female.
Terminal clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.87% | 84.13% |
| 2011 | 15.32% | 84.68% |
| 2012 | 15.06% | 84.94% |
| 2013 | 15.40% | 84.60% |
| 2014 | 16.49% | 83.51% |
| 2015 | 16.45% | 83.55% |
| 2016 | 16.44% | 83.56% |
| 2017 | 17.30% | 82.70% |
| 2018 | 17.34% | 82.66% |
| 2019 | 15.51% | 84.49% |
| 2020 | 17.28% | 82.72% |
| 2021 | 16.74% | 83.26% |
Terminal clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared terminal 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% |
| Terminal Clerk | 17% | 83% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Terminal clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among terminal clerks is White, which makes up 55.2% of all terminal clerks. Comparatively, 19.8% of terminal clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of terminal clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 55.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Terminal clerk race
| Terminal clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Terminal clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how terminal clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Terminal clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.76% | 12.88% | 6.61% | 16.05% |
| 2011 | 60.36% | 13.35% | 6.16% | 16.87% |
| 2012 | 59.95% | 12.86% | 6.44% | 17.66% |
| 2013 | 60.04% | 12.54% | 6.36% | 17.62% |
| 2014 | 59.74% | 12.73% | 6.89% | 17.41% |
| 2015 | 59.80% | 12.04% | 6.81% | 18.05% |
| 2016 | 59.05% | 12.70% | 7.06% | 17.82% |
| 2017 | 59.76% | 11.58% | 6.94% | 18.36% |
| 2018 | 60.08% | 11.20% | 7.26% | 18.10% |
| 2019 | 57.63% | 11.96% | 7.63% | 19.47% |
| 2020 | 55.66% | 11.38% | 7.59% | 20.08% |
| 2021 | 55.18% | 11.34% | 8.10% | 19.85% |
Terminal clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian terminal clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown terminal clerks have the lowest average salary at $38,043.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,043 |
| White | $38,229 |
| Black or African American | $38,242 |
| Asian | $38,350 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,235 |
Average terminal clerk age
See how the average age of terminal clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Terminal 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 |
Terminal clerk age breakdown
The average age of terminal clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the terminal clerk population.
Terminal clerk age breakdown
| Terminal Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Terminal clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for terminal clerks is associate degree, with 38% of terminal clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Associate, 38%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Terminal clerks by degree level
| Terminal clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Terminal clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, terminal clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,277 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, terminal clerks earn a median annual income of $38,771 compared to $37,917 for terminal clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,277 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,342 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,771 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,917 |
Terminal clerk employment statistics
Most terminal clerks work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where terminal clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where terminal clerks work.
Terminal clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Terminal clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the terminal clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most terminal clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Terminal clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 9% |
Terminal clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for terminal clerks are transportation, government and manufacturing.
Terminal clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 36% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Terminal clerk turnover and employment statistics
Terminal clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for terminal clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Terminal clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Terminal 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 terminal clerk tenure
The average terminal clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 251 terminal clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Terminal clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Terminal clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of terminal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Reviewer | 4.67% | 67,068 |
| Terminal Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Notary Public | 6.98% | 10,763 |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Claims Associate | 11.18% | 9,145 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Copy Room Technician | 14.20% | 31,915 |
Similar terminal clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Reviewer | 4.67% | 67,068 |
| Notary Public | 6.98% | 10,763 |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Claims Associate | 11.18% | 9,145 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Copy Room Technician | 14.20% | 31,915 |
Foreign languages spoken by terminal clerks
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 33.3%
Terminal clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 33.3% |