Bookstore clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Bookstore clerk demographics by:
Bookstore clerk gender statistics
64.8% of bookstore clerks are women and 35.2% of bookstore clerks are men.
- Female, 64.8%
- Male, 35.2%
Bookstore clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.8% |
| Male | 35.2% |
Bookstore clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,827
Female income
$27,557
Bookstore clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bookstore clerk positions over time. Currently, 64.8% of bookstore clerks are female.
Bookstore clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.53% | 69.47% |
| 2011 | 30.78% | 69.22% |
| 2012 | 31.28% | 68.72% |
| 2013 | 31.76% | 68.24% |
| 2014 | 31.06% | 68.94% |
| 2015 | 30.71% | 69.29% |
| 2016 | 32.39% | 67.61% |
| 2017 | 32.99% | 67.01% |
| 2018 | 33.37% | 66.63% |
| 2019 | 32.32% | 67.68% |
| 2020 | 34.76% | 65.24% |
| 2021 | 35.23% | 64.77% |
Bookstore clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared bookstore 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% |
| Bookstore Clerk | 35% | 65% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Bookstore clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bookstore clerks is White, which makes up 55.9% of all bookstore clerks. Comparatively, 19.3% of bookstore clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of bookstore clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Bookstore clerk race
| Bookstore clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Bookstore clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how bookstore clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bookstore clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.89% | 10.82% | 7.10% | 15.83% |
| 2011 | 62.34% | 11.67% | 6.78% | 15.56% |
| 2012 | 61.33% | 11.82% | 6.90% | 16.22% |
| 2013 | 61.64% | 10.98% | 6.92% | 16.48% |
| 2014 | 60.49% | 11.59% | 7.19% | 16.83% |
| 2015 | 60.33% | 11.32% | 7.29% | 17.16% |
| 2016 | 59.46% | 11.17% | 7.32% | 17.75% |
| 2017 | 58.93% | 10.66% | 7.84% | 18.22% |
| 2018 | 59.61% | 10.36% | 7.72% | 17.99% |
| 2019 | 60.25% | 9.89% | 7.45% | 18.29% |
| 2020 | 57.38% | 9.49% | 8.00% | 18.52% |
| 2021 | 55.93% | 9.62% | 8.54% | 19.32% |
Bookstore clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino bookstore clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White bookstore clerks have the lowest average salary at $27,547.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,838 |
| White | $27,547 |
| Black or African American | $27,593 |
| Asian | $28,037 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,125 |
Average bookstore clerk age
See how the average age of bookstore clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bookstore 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 |
Bookstore clerk age breakdown
The average age of bookstore clerks is 20-30 years years old, representing 33% of the bookstore clerk population.
Bookstore clerk age breakdown
| Bookstore Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Bookstore clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for bookstore clerks is bachelor's degree, with 41% of bookstore clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Bookstore clerks by degree level
| Bookstore clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Bookstore clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bookstore clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $28,426 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bookstore clerks earn a median annual income of $28,412 compared to $28,123 for bookstore clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,426 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,628 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,412 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,123 |
Bookstore clerk employment statistics
Most bookstore clerks work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where bookstore clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bookstore clerks work.
Bookstore clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Bookstore clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the bookstore clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bookstore clerks prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Bookstore clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 83% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 1% |
Bookstore clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for bookstore clerks are education, retail and non profits.
Bookstore clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 77% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Bookstore clerk turnover and employment statistics
Bookstore clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bookstore clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bookstore clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bookstore 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 bookstore clerk tenure
The average bookstore clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,277 bookstore clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Bookstore clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Bookstore clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bookstore 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Intelligence Agent | 3.66% | 43,789 |
| Parts Person | 3.76% | 50,915 |
| Bookstore Clerk | 5.06% | - |
| Corn Popper | 7.10% | 41 |
Similar bookstore clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Intelligence Agent | 3.66% | 43,789 |
| Parts Person | 3.76% | 50,915 |
| Corn Popper | 7.10% | 41 |
Foreign languages spoken by bookstore clerks
The most common foreign language among bookstore clerks is Spanish at 44.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 44.3%
- French, 12.7%
- Russian, 5.1%
- Arabic, 5.1%
- German, 3.8%
- Other, 29.0%
Bookstore clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.3% |
| French | 12.7% |
| Russian | 5.1% |
| Arabic | 5.1% |
| German | 3.8% |
| Other | 29.0% |
