Trace clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Trace clerk gender statistics
81.7% of trace clerks are women and 18.3% of trace clerks are men.
- Female, 81.7%
- Male, 18.3%
Trace clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.7% |
| Male | 18.3% |
Trace clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,563
Female income
$38,123
Trace clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trace clerk positions over time. Currently, 81.7% of trace clerks are female.
Trace clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.40% | 82.60% |
| 2011 | 16.80% | 83.20% |
| 2012 | 16.52% | 83.48% |
| 2013 | 16.89% | 83.11% |
| 2014 | 18.06% | 81.94% |
| 2015 | 18.02% | 81.98% |
| 2016 | 18.00% | 82.00% |
| 2017 | 18.93% | 81.07% |
| 2018 | 18.97% | 81.03% |
| 2019 | 17.00% | 83.00% |
| 2020 | 18.91% | 81.09% |
| 2021 | 18.33% | 81.67% |
Trace clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared trace 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% |
| Trace Clerk | 18% | 82% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Trace clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trace clerks is White, which makes up 61.1% of all trace clerks. Comparatively, 15.7% of trace clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of trace clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Trace clerk race
| Trace clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Trace clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how trace clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trace clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.64% | 14.16% | 4.57% | 11.90% |
| 2011 | 66.24% | 14.63% | 4.12% | 12.72% |
| 2012 | 65.84% | 14.14% | 4.40% | 13.51% |
| 2013 | 65.93% | 13.82% | 4.32% | 13.47% |
| 2014 | 65.62% | 14.01% | 4.85% | 13.25% |
| 2015 | 65.69% | 13.32% | 4.78% | 13.90% |
| 2016 | 64.94% | 13.98% | 5.02% | 13.67% |
| 2017 | 65.65% | 12.85% | 4.90% | 14.21% |
| 2018 | 65.97% | 12.48% | 5.23% | 13.95% |
| 2019 | 63.51% | 13.24% | 5.59% | 15.32% |
| 2020 | 61.55% | 12.66% | 5.55% | 15.92% |
| 2021 | 61.07% | 12.62% | 6.06% | 15.70% |
Trace clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian trace clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown trace clerks have the lowest average salary at $39,316.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,316 |
| White | $39,577 |
| Black or African American | $39,594 |
| Asian | $39,747 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,585 |
Average trace clerk age
See how the average age of trace clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Trace 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 |
Trace clerk age breakdown
The average age of trace clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the trace clerk population.
Trace clerk age breakdown
| Trace Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Trace clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for trace clerks is bachelor's degree, with 46% of trace clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Trace clerks by degree level
| Trace clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Trace clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, trace clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,053 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, trace clerks earn a median annual income of $40,338 compared to $39,140 for trace clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,053 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,338 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,338 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,140 |
Trace clerk employment statistics
Company size where trace clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trace clerks work.
Trace clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Trace clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for trace clerks are transportation, professional and retail.
Trace clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 32% |
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Trace clerk turnover and employment statistics
Trace clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trace clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trace clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trace 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 trace clerk tenure
The average trace clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 trace clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Trace clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Trace clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trace 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Operator | 4.67% | 25,844 |
| Trace Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Advertising Assistant | 6.98% | 3,851 |
| Mailroom Associate | 7.17% | 22,266 |
| Telephone Claims Representative | 11.18% | 14,218 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Copy Center Associate | 14.20% | 28,256 |
Similar trace clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Operator | 4.67% | 25,844 |
| Advertising Assistant | 6.98% | 3,851 |
| Mailroom Associate | 7.17% | 22,266 |
| Telephone Claims Representative | 11.18% | 14,218 |
| Bioinformatics Research Technician | 11.19% | 56,826 |
| Copy Center Associate | 14.20% | 28,256 |
Foreign languages spoken by trace clerks
The most common foreign language among trace clerks is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Hindi, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
Trace clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Hindi | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |