All purpose clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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All purpose clerk gender statistics
39.1% of all purpose clerks are women and 60.9% of all purpose clerks are men.
- Male, 60.9%
- Female, 39.1%
All purpose clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.9% |
| Female | 39.1% |
All purpose clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,843
Female income
$27,555
All purpose clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in all purpose clerk positions over time. Currently, 39.1% of all purpose clerks are female.
All purpose clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.76% | 44.24% |
| 2011 | 56.04% | 43.96% |
| 2012 | 56.62% | 43.38% |
| 2013 | 57.16% | 42.84% |
| 2014 | 56.36% | 43.64% |
| 2015 | 55.97% | 44.03% |
| 2016 | 57.87% | 42.13% |
| 2017 | 58.53% | 41.47% |
| 2018 | 58.95% | 41.05% |
| 2019 | 57.79% | 42.21% |
| 2020 | 60.44% | 39.56% |
| 2021 | 60.93% | 39.07% |
All purpose clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared all purpose clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| All Purpose Clerk | 61% | 39% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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All purpose clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among all purpose clerks is White, which makes up 56.0% of all all purpose clerks. Comparatively, 26.7% of all purpose clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of all purpose clerks are Asian.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.7%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
All purpose clerk race
| All purpose clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.7% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
All purpose clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how all purpose clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
All purpose clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.93% | 5.26% | 5.16% | 23.18% |
| 2011 | 62.38% | 6.12% | 4.85% | 22.91% |
| 2012 | 61.37% | 6.27% | 4.97% | 23.56% |
| 2013 | 61.69% | 5.43% | 4.98% | 23.83% |
| 2014 | 60.53% | 6.03% | 5.26% | 24.18% |
| 2015 | 60.37% | 5.77% | 5.36% | 24.51% |
| 2016 | 59.50% | 5.62% | 5.38% | 25.09% |
| 2017 | 58.98% | 5.10% | 5.90% | 25.57% |
| 2018 | 59.66% | 4.80% | 5.78% | 25.34% |
| 2019 | 60.29% | 4.33% | 5.52% | 25.64% |
| 2020 | 57.42% | 3.93% | 6.07% | 25.87% |
| 2021 | 55.97% | 4.07% | 6.60% | 26.67% |
All purpose clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino all purpose clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White all purpose clerks have the lowest average salary at $27,544.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,855 |
| White | $27,544 |
| Black or African American | $27,593 |
| Asian | $28,068 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,161 |
Average all purpose clerk age
See how the average age of all purpose clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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All purpose clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 29 |
| Unknown | 23 | 27 |
| Asian | 35 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 25 |
| White | 26 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 34 |
All purpose clerk age breakdown
The average age of all purpose clerks is 20-30 years years old, representing 33% of the all purpose clerk population.
All purpose clerk age breakdown
| All Purpose Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
All purpose clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for all purpose clerks is high school diploma, with 47% of all purpose clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
All purpose clerks by degree level
| All purpose clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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All purpose clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, all purpose clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $28,484 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, all purpose clerks earn a median annual income of $28,469 compared to $28,160 for all purpose clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,484 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,631 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,469 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,160 |
All purpose clerk employment statistics
Company size where all purpose clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where all purpose clerks work.
All purpose clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
All purpose clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for all purpose clerks are retail, hospitality and manufacturing.
All purpose clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 38% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
All purpose clerk turnover and employment statistics
All purpose clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for all purpose clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
All purpose clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | All purpose clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.14% |
| 2011 | 15.69% |
| 2012 | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 12.93% |
| 2014 | 12.03% |
| 2015 | 10.98% |
| 2016 | 10.38% |
| 2017 | 10.15% |
| 2018 | 10.11% |
| 2019 | 8.55% |
| 2020 | 10.85% |
| 2021 | 11.09% |
Average all purpose clerk tenure
The average all purpose clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,123 all purpose clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
All purpose clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
All purpose clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of all purpose 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Services Clerk | 3.66% | 149,892 |
| Parts Department Supervisor | 3.76% | 51,936 |
| All Purpose Clerk | 5.06% | - |
| Beauty Advisor | 7.10% | 322,132 |
Similar all purpose clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Services Clerk | 3.66% | 149,892 |
| Parts Department Supervisor | 3.76% | 51,936 |
| Beauty Advisor | 7.10% | 322,132 |
Foreign languages spoken by all purpose clerks
The most common foreign language among all purpose clerks is Spanish at 63.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 13.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 63.3%
- German, 13.3%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- Bosnian, 3.3%
- Somali, 3.3%
- Other, 10.1%
All purpose clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.3% |
| German | 13.3% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| Bosnian | 3.3% |
| Somali | 3.3% |
| Other | 10.1% |