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Transit department clerk demographics and statistics in the US

Transit department clerk demographics research summary. Zippia estimates transit department clerk demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our transit department clerk estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about transit department clerks after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 217,598 transit department clerks currently employed in the United States.
  • 72.0% of all transit department clerks are women, while 28.0% are men.
  • The average transit department clerk age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of transit department clerks is White (56.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.2%), Black or African American (8.9%) and Asian (8.2%).
  • Transit department clerks are most in-demand in Minneapolis, MN.
  • The finance industry is the highest-paying for transit department clerks.
  • 6% of all transit department clerks are LGBT.
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Transit department clerk gender statistics

72.0% of transit department clerks are women and 28.0% of transit department clerks are men.
  • Female, 72.0%
  • Male, 28.0%

Transit department clerk gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female72.0%
Male28.0%

Transit department clerk gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$37,066
female-income
Female income
$35,786

Transit department clerk gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transit department clerk positions over time. Currently, 72.0% of transit department clerks are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Transit department clerk gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201026.75%73.25%
201125.93%74.07%
201225.55%74.45%
201326.05%73.95%
201427.65%72.35%
201527.60%72.40%
201627.57%72.43%
201728.82%71.18%
201828.87%71.13%
201926.21%73.79%
202028.79%71.21%
202128.02%71.98%

Transit department clerk related jobs gender ratio

We compared transit department 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 titleMaleFemale
Statistical Typist6%94%
Medical Typist7%93%
Insurance Biller7%93%
Transit Department Clerk28%72%
High Speed Printer Operator85%15%
Recovery Operator88%12%
Blueprint Reader95%5%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Transit department clerk demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among transit department clerks is White, which makes up 56.1% of all transit department clerks. Comparatively, 21.2% of transit department clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of transit department clerks are Black or African American.
  • White, 56.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 21.2%
  • Black or African American, 8.9%
  • Asian, 8.2%
  • Unknown, 4.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%

Transit department clerk race

Transit department clerk racePercentages
White56.1%
Hispanic or Latino21.2%
Black or African American8.9%
Asian8.2%
Unknown4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.0%

Transit department clerk race and ethnicity over time

See how transit department clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Transit department clerk race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201062.66%10.39%6.75%17.38%
201161.26%10.87%6.29%18.20%
201260.85%10.37%6.57%18.99%
201360.94%10.06%6.50%18.95%
201460.63%10.25%7.03%18.74%
201560.70%9.55%6.95%19.38%
201659.95%10.22%7.19%19.15%
201760.66%9.09%7.07%19.69%
201860.98%8.71%7.40%19.43%
201958.53%9.48%7.76%20.80%
202056.56%8.90%7.72%21.41%
202156.08%8.85%8.23%21.18%

Transit department clerk wage gap by race

According to our data, asian transit department clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown transit department clerks have the lowest average salary at $36,846.
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$36,846
White$37,078
Black or African American$37,093
Asian$37,229
Hispanic or Latino$37,085

Average transit department clerk age

See how the average age of transit department clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Transit department clerk age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4451
Unknown3945
Asian4249.5
Hispanic or Latino3942
White4552.5
American Indian and Alaska Native47

Transit department clerk age breakdown

The average age of transit department clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the transit department clerk population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Transit department clerk age breakdown

Transit Department Clerk YearsPercentages
40+ years70%
30-40 years18%
20-30 years12%

Transit department clerk educational attainment

The most common degree for transit department clerks is bachelor's degree, with 40% of transit department clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 22%.
  • Bachelor's, 40%
  • Associate, 24%
  • High School Diploma, 22%
  • Diploma, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 10%

Transit department clerks by degree level

Transit department clerk degreePercentages
Bachelor's40%
Associate24%
High School Diploma22%
Diploma4%
Other Degrees10%

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Transit department clerk wage gap by degree level

According to the data, transit department clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,387 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, transit department clerks earn a median annual income of $37,753 compared to $36,690 for transit department clerks with an Associate degree.
$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$38,387
High School Diploma or Less$35,977
Bachelor's Degree$37,753
Some College/ Associate Degree$36,690

Transit department clerk employment statistics

Most transit department clerks work for a private in the retail industry.

Company size where transit department clerks work

Below, you can see the size of companies where transit department clerks work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Transit department clerk jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees11%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees30%
> 10,000 employees30%

Transit department clerk jobs by company type

Employees with the transit department clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transit department clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Transit department clerk jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education12%
Public23%
Private56%
Government10%

Transit department clerk jobs by industry

The most common industries for transit department clerks are retail, health care and education.

Retail

Health Care

Fortune 500

Education

Government

Transit department clerk turnover and employment statistics

Transit department clerk unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for transit department clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Transit department clerk unemployment rate by year

YearTransit department clerk unemployment rate
20109.07%
20118.89%
20127.87%
20136.76%
20145.54%
20154.73%
20164.70%
20173.88%
20183.88%
20193.74%
20205.34%
20215.84%

Average transit department clerk tenure

The average transit department clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,114 transit department clerks resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Transit department clerk tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year26%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years4%
11+ years7%

Transit department clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of transit department clerks that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Data Typist4.67%73,837
Transit Department Clerk5.99%-
Press Clipper6.98%3,770
Insert Operator7.17%41,080
Associate Finance Representative11.18%74,062
Actuarial Assistant11.19%2,383
Copy Center Operator14.20%54,046

Similar transit department clerk jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Data Typist4.67%73,837
Press Clipper6.98%3,770
Insert Operator7.17%41,080
Associate Finance Representative11.18%74,062
Actuarial Assistant11.19%2,383
Copy Center Operator14.20%54,046

Foreign languages spoken by transit department clerks

The most common foreign language among transit department clerks is Spanish at 61.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 5.9% and French is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
  • Spanish, 61.8%
  • German, 5.9%
  • French, 4.9%
  • Mandarin, 4.9%
  • Chinese, 3.9%
  • Other, 18.6%

Transit department clerk languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish61.8%
German5.9%
French4.9%
Mandarin4.9%
Chinese3.9%
Other18.6%

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Transit department clerk location demographics

The amount you can make as a transit department clerk can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of transit department clerks is $50,937. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do transit department clerks earn the most?

Transit department clerks earn the most in Colorado, where the average transit department clerk salary is $46,862. The map here shows where transit department clerks earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Transit Department Clerks?

By looking through more than 2,114 resumes, we found that the most popular places for transit department clerks are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Transit Department Clerks

Transit department clerk jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California6,225$41,675
2Texas3,192$32,442
3Florida3,155$27,770
4New York2,407$40,448
5Illinois1,972$31,661
6Pennsylvania1,855$30,751
7Ohio1,748$33,808
8Michigan1,679$35,849
9Georgia1,663$29,015
10North Carolina1,480$30,465
11Massachusetts1,403$44,197
12Washington1,378$40,252
13Indiana1,342$29,531
14Minnesota1,236$37,001
15Virginia1,232$28,614
16Missouri1,111$30,721
17New Jersey1,095$35,557
18Wisconsin1,077$32,754
19Colorado1,058$46,862
20Tennessee1,014$28,997
21Maryland934$33,519
22Oregon804$40,488
23Connecticut727$34,933
24Arizona712$35,480
25Kentucky685$28,618
26Kansas637$25,648
27Iowa621$36,128
28South Carolina605$26,508
29Utah591$34,406
30Alabama507$25,680
31Louisiana427$25,686
32Oklahoma388$26,810
33Nebraska367$31,003
34Mississippi343$28,324
35Arkansas309$31,174
36Idaho307$32,685
37New Mexico293$24,809
38New Hampshire245$36,912
39Nevada228$39,406
40Delaware211$32,447
41Maine208$36,305
42West Virginia208$27,574
43Alaska180$41,989
44South Dakota160$27,693
45Montana154$34,835
46Rhode Island153$39,738
47Hawaii144$39,870
48District of Columbia143$40,511
49Vermont107$38,255
50Wyoming106$37,595
51North Dakota102$36,525

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