Travel clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Travel clerk gender statistics
72.8% of travel clerks are women and 27.2% of travel clerks are men.
- Female, 72.8%
- Male, 27.2%
Travel clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.8% |
| Male | 27.2% |
Travel clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,801
Female income
$24,667
Travel clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in travel clerk positions over time. Currently, 72.8% of travel clerks are female.
Travel clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.71% | 83.29% |
| 2011 | 17.77% | 82.23% |
| 2012 | 19.03% | 80.97% |
| 2013 | 18.83% | 81.17% |
| 2014 | 18.59% | 81.41% |
| 2015 | 19.52% | 80.48% |
| 2016 | 19.17% | 80.83% |
| 2017 | 20.63% | 79.37% |
| 2018 | 21.26% | 78.74% |
| 2019 | 25.04% | 74.96% |
| 2020 | 25.35% | 74.65% |
| 2021 | 27.16% | 72.84% |
Travel clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared travel 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% |
| Travel Clerk | 27% | 73% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Travel clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among travel clerks is White, which makes up 55.6% of all travel clerks. Comparatively, 22.9% of travel clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of travel clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.9%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Travel clerk race
| Travel clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Travel clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how travel clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Travel clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.10% | 10.49% | 2.92% | 18.46% |
| 2011 | 63.74% | 10.06% | 4.35% | 18.31% |
| 2012 | 65.43% | 11.04% | 2.90% | 17.32% |
| 2013 | 62.22% | 11.06% | 4.80% | 17.51% |
| 2014 | 59.94% | 12.82% | 4.72% | 18.25% |
| 2015 | 61.97% | 11.67% | 4.77% | 17.82% |
| 2016 | 60.61% | 12.90% | 2.74% | 19.93% |
| 2017 | 56.61% | 13.81% | 3.70% | 21.79% |
| 2018 | 58.84% | 11.75% | 4.78% | 19.38% |
| 2019 | 57.61% | 12.22% | 4.29% | 21.22% |
| 2020 | 55.02% | 11.85% | 4.54% | 22.42% |
| 2021 | 55.61% | 9.33% | 4.95% | 22.87% |
Travel clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american travel clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino travel clerks have the lowest average salary at $25,322.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,756 |
| White | $25,483 |
| Black or African American | $26,309 |
| Asian | $26,148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,322 |
Average travel clerk age
See how the average age of travel clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Travel clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 39 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 48 |
| Asian | 42 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 43 |
Travel clerk age breakdown
The average age of travel clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the travel clerk population.
Travel clerk age breakdown
| Travel Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Travel clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for travel clerks is bachelor's degree, with 45% of travel clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Travel clerks by degree level
| Travel clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Travel clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, travel clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $26,826 annually. With a Associate degree, travel clerks earn a median annual income of $25,772 compared to $25,014 for travel clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,014 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,826 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $25,772 |
Travel clerk employment statistics
Most travel clerks work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where travel clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where travel clerks work.
Travel clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Travel clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the travel clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most travel clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Travel clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 10% |
Travel clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for travel clerks are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Travel clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Travel clerk turnover and employment statistics
Travel clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for travel clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Travel clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Travel clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.71% |
| 2011 | 7.36% |
| 2012 | 6.63% |
| 2013 | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 5.48% |
| 2015 | 4.40% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.66% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 3.64% |
| 2020 | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 8.25% |
Average travel clerk tenure
The average travel clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 573 travel clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Travel clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Travel clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of travel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Customer Account Executive | 7.19% | 277,757 |
| Indexer | 8.60% | 991 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Pager | 11.16% | 103 |
| Travel Clerk | 12.37% | - |
| Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 40,408 |
Similar travel clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Customer Account Executive | 7.19% | 277,757 |
| Indexer | 8.60% | 991 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Pager | 11.16% | 103 |
| Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 40,408 |
Foreign languages spoken by travel clerks
The most common foreign language among travel clerks is Spanish at 57.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.7% and Greek is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 57.7%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Greek, 7.7%
- Tagalog, 7.7%
- Catalan, 3.8%
- Other, 15.4%
Travel clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.7% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Greek | 7.7% |
| Tagalog | 7.7% |
| Catalan | 3.8% |
| Other | 15.4% |
