Timekeeper demographics and statistics in the US
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Timekeeper gender statistics
82.8% of timekeepers are women and 17.2% of timekeepers are men.
- Female, 82.8%
- Male, 17.2%
Timekeeper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.8% |
| Male | 17.2% |
Timekeeper gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,852
Female income
$48,049
Timekeeper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in timekeeper positions over time. Currently, 82.8% of timekeepers are female.
Timekeeper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.36% | 85.64% |
| 2011 | 13.31% | 86.69% |
| 2012 | 13.90% | 86.10% |
| 2013 | 13.42% | 86.58% |
| 2014 | 16.24% | 83.76% |
| 2015 | 15.45% | 84.55% |
| 2016 | 15.42% | 84.58% |
| 2017 | 13.81% | 86.19% |
| 2018 | 14.35% | 85.65% |
| 2019 | 15.59% | 84.41% |
| 2020 | 15.40% | 84.60% |
| 2021 | 17.25% | 82.75% |
Timekeeper related jobs gender ratio
We compared timekeepers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, time recorder and recovery agent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Billing Clerk | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist/Accounts Receivable | 5% | 95% |
| Directory Clerk | 7% | 93% |
| Timekeeper | 17% | 83% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Timekeeper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among timekeepers is White, which makes up 57.4% of all timekeepers. Comparatively, 18.0% of timekeepers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of timekeepers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Timekeeper race
| Timekeeper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Timekeeper race and ethnicity over time
See how timekeeper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Timekeeper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.21% | 13.24% | 4.08% | 14.64% |
| 2011 | 64.73% | 14.82% | 3.80% | 14.85% |
| 2012 | 67.52% | 12.43% | 3.74% | 13.97% |
| 2013 | 65.53% | 12.62% | 4.61% | 14.71% |
| 2014 | 64.44% | 12.87% | 4.86% | 15.42% |
| 2015 | 65.28% | 11.94% | 5.92% | 14.67% |
| 2016 | 66.02% | 12.49% | 4.73% | 14.78% |
| 2017 | 64.31% | 12.03% | 5.02% | 16.03% |
| 2018 | 63.03% | 11.20% | 5.23% | 17.78% |
| 2019 | 61.14% | 12.44% | 5.44% | 18.05% |
| 2020 | 60.42% | 11.70% | 6.62% | 17.42% |
| 2021 | 57.40% | 11.09% | 5.98% | 17.96% |
Timekeeper wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,522 |
| White | $48,695 |
| Black or African American | $51,404 |
| Asian | $50,519 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,193 |
Average timekeeper age
See how the average age of timekeepers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Timekeeper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 46 | |
| Asian | 40 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 45 |
| White | 41 | 51 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 56.5 |
Timekeeper age breakdown
The average age of timekeepers is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the timekeeper population.
Timekeeper age breakdown
| Timekeeper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Timekeeper educational attainment
The most common degree for timekeepers is bachelor's degree, with 32% of timekeepers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Timekeepers by degree level
| Timekeeper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Timekeeper wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,116 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,675 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,610 |
Timekeeper employment statistics
Most timekeepers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where timekeepers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where timekeepers work.
Timekeeper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Timekeeper jobs by company type
Employees with the timekeeper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most timekeepers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Timekeeper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 4% |
Timekeeper jobs by industry
The most common industries for timekeepers are construction, manufacturing and energy.
Timekeeper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Timekeeper turnover and employment statistics
Timekeeper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for timekeepers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Timekeeper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Timekeeper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.89% |
| 2011 | 6.51% |
| 2012 | 6.36% |
| 2013 | 4.27% |
| 2014 | 3.76% |
| 2015 | 2.34% |
| 2016 | 2.55% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 1.81% |
| 2019 | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 1.91% |
| 2021 | 3.88% |
Average timekeeper tenure
The average timekeeper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,308 timekeepers resumes in Zippia's database.
Timekeeper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Timekeeper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of timekeepers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Budget Clerk | 6.92% | 67,164 |
| Head Teller | 7.10% | 17,164 |
| Billing And Insurance Coordinator | 7.32% | 67,385 |
| Account Receivable Associate | 7.90% | 79,264 |
| Timekeeper | 9.53% | - |
| Gaming Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 51,989 |
Similar timekeeper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Budget Clerk | 6.92% | 67,164 |
| Head Teller | 7.10% | 17,164 |
| Billing And Insurance Coordinator | 7.32% | 67,385 |
| Account Receivable Associate | 7.90% | 79,264 |
| Gaming Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 51,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by timekeepers
The most common foreign language among timekeepers is Spanish at 63.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 5.6% and Italian is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 63.9%
- Russian, 5.6%
- Italian, 5.6%
- Swedish, 2.8%
- Chinese, 2.8%
- Other, 19.3%
Timekeeper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.9% |
| Russian | 5.6% |
| Italian | 5.6% |
| Swedish | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| Other | 19.3% |
