Auto parts clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Auto parts clerk demographics by:
Auto parts clerk gender statistics
27.6% of auto parts clerks are women and 72.4% of auto parts clerks are men.
- Male, 72.4%
- Female, 27.6%
Auto parts clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.4% |
| Female | 27.6% |
Auto parts clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,872
Female income
$36,026
Auto parts clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auto parts clerk positions over time. Currently, 27.6% of auto parts clerks are female.
Auto parts clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.42% | 30.58% |
| 2011 | 67.73% | 32.27% |
| 2012 | 67.06% | 32.94% |
| 2013 | 69.83% | 30.17% |
| 2014 | 68.77% | 31.23% |
| 2015 | 67.42% | 32.58% |
| 2016 | 69.59% | 30.41% |
| 2017 | 67.77% | 32.23% |
| 2018 | 69.20% | 30.80% |
| 2019 | 67.89% | 32.11% |
| 2020 | 65.27% | 34.73% |
| 2021 | 72.40% | 27.60% |
Auto parts clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared auto parts 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% |
| Auto Parts Clerk | 72% | 28% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Auto parts clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auto parts clerks is White, which makes up 69.9% of all auto parts clerks. Comparatively, 19.8% of auto parts clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 4.2% of auto parts clerks are Unknown.
- White, 69.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Auto parts clerk race
| Auto parts clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Auto parts clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how auto parts clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auto parts clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.56% | 4.57% | 1.78% | 17.21% |
| 2011 | 75.12% | 2.91% | 2.18% | 17.25% |
| 2012 | 72.70% | 5.17% | 1.74% | 17.63% |
| 2013 | 73.05% | 5.60% | 1.80% | 17.13% |
| 2014 | 74.27% | 4.09% | 2.43% | 17.24% |
| 2015 | 71.30% | 5.09% | 1.74% | 20.33% |
| 2016 | 74.87% | 4.24% | 1.43% | 17.15% |
| 2017 | 74.71% | 3.34% | 1.32% | 17.76% |
| 2018 | 72.48% | 5.03% | 1.53% | 18.40% |
| 2019 | 73.06% | 4.05% | 1.54% | 19.33% |
| 2020 | 70.77% | 5.29% | 1.50% | 18.16% |
| 2021 | 69.87% | 4.15% | 1.62% | 19.80% |
Auto parts clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian auto parts clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american auto parts clerks have the lowest average salary at $36,757.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,890 |
| White | $38,002 |
| Black or African American | $36,757 |
| Asian | $39,153 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,597 |
Average auto parts clerk age
See how the average age of auto parts clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auto parts clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 49 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 58 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 38 |
Auto parts clerk age breakdown
The average age of auto parts clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the auto parts clerk population.
Auto parts clerk age breakdown
| Auto Parts Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Auto parts clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for auto parts clerks is high school diploma, with 51% of auto parts clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Auto parts clerks by degree level
| Auto parts clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Auto parts clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, auto parts clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,537 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, auto parts clerks earn a median annual income of $38,880 compared to $37,653 for auto parts clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,880 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,537 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,653 |
Auto parts clerk employment statistics
Most auto parts clerks work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where auto parts clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auto parts clerks work.
Auto parts clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Auto parts clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the auto parts clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most auto parts clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Auto parts clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 13% |
Auto parts clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for auto parts clerks are automotive, retail and government.
Auto parts clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 16% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Government | 11% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Auto parts clerk turnover and employment statistics
Auto parts clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auto parts clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auto parts clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auto parts clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 6.66% |
| 2013 | 2.59% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 3.22% |
| 2017 | 2.62% |
| 2018 | 3.40% |
| 2019 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 4.24% |
Average auto parts clerk tenure
The average auto parts clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 425 auto parts clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Auto parts clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Auto parts clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auto parts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fleet Service Clerk | 3.66% | 72,429 |
| Auto Parts Clerk | 3.76% | - |
| Grocery Clerk, Checking | 5.05% | 82,375 |
| Associate Retailer | 7.10% | 474,522 |
Similar auto parts clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fleet Service Clerk | 3.66% | 72,429 |
| Grocery Clerk, Checking | 5.05% | 82,375 |
| Associate Retailer | 7.10% | 474,522 |
Foreign languages spoken by auto parts clerks
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
Auto parts clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
