Dock clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Dock clerk gender statistics
43.0% of dock clerks are women and 57.0% of dock clerks are men.
- Male, 57.0%
- Female, 43.0%
Dock clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.0% |
| Female | 43.0% |
Dock clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,822
Female income
$31,077
Dock clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dock clerk positions over time. Currently, 43.0% of dock clerks are female.
Dock clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.94% | 40.06% |
| 2011 | 60.20% | 39.80% |
| 2012 | 60.64% | 39.36% |
| 2013 | 62.34% | 37.66% |
| 2014 | 61.29% | 38.71% |
| 2015 | 59.74% | 40.26% |
| 2016 | 60.58% | 39.42% |
| 2017 | 60.50% | 39.50% |
| 2018 | 58.13% | 41.87% |
| 2019 | 57.94% | 42.06% |
| 2020 | 58.11% | 41.89% |
| 2021 | 57.02% | 42.98% |
Dock clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared dock clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Dock Clerk | 57% | 43% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Dock clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dock clerks is White, which makes up 56.8% of all dock clerks. Comparatively, 20.5% of dock clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of dock clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Dock clerk race
| Dock clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Dock clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how dock clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dock clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.44% | 12.79% | 5.45% | 16.98% |
| 2011 | 60.95% | 13.50% | 5.08% | 17.61% |
| 2012 | 61.72% | 12.96% | 5.17% | 17.53% |
| 2013 | 62.88% | 12.40% | 4.81% | 17.41% |
| 2014 | 62.27% | 12.07% | 5.12% | 17.98% |
| 2015 | 61.66% | 12.35% | 5.39% | 18.07% |
| 2016 | 61.85% | 12.17% | 5.37% | 17.92% |
| 2017 | 60.52% | 12.26% | 4.94% | 19.51% |
| 2018 | 60.62% | 12.70% | 5.28% | 18.37% |
| 2019 | 60.98% | 11.30% | 5.77% | 19.32% |
| 2020 | 58.90% | 11.20% | 6.09% | 18.47% |
| 2021 | 56.83% | 11.20% | 6.70% | 20.48% |
Dock clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian dock clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown dock clerks have the lowest average salary at $31,644.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,644 |
| White | $31,788 |
| Black or African American | $31,848 |
| Asian | $32,053 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,776 |
Average dock clerk age
See how the average age of dock clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dock clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Dock clerk age breakdown
The average age of dock clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the dock clerk population.
Dock clerk age breakdown
| Dock Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Dock clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for dock clerks is high school diploma, with 38% of dock clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Dock clerks by degree level
| Dock clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Dock clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dock clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,461 annually. With a Associate degree, dock clerks earn a median annual income of $31,970 compared to $31,700 for dock clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,700 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,461 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,970 |
Dock clerk employment statistics
Most dock clerks work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where dock clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dock clerks work.
Dock clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Dock clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the dock clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dock clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Dock clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 1% |
Dock clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for dock clerks are retail, transportation and manufacturing.
Dock clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 20% |
| Transportation | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Dock clerk turnover and employment statistics
Dock clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dock clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dock clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dock clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.68% |
| 2011 | 11.12% |
| 2012 | 10.03% |
| 2013 | 8.30% |
| 2014 | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 5.48% |
| 2016 | 4.88% |
| 2017 | 5.17% |
| 2018 | 4.97% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 6.34% |
| 2021 | 6.97% |
Average dock clerk tenure
The average dock clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 814 dock clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Dock clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Dock clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dock 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dock Clerk | 5.59% | - |
| Materials Technician | 6.40% | 33,176 |
| Message Clerk | 8.26% | 66,319 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Manufacturing Clerk | 10.63% | 93,467 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 19,172 |
Similar dock clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Technician | 6.40% | 33,176 |
| Message Clerk | 8.26% | 66,319 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Manufacturing Clerk | 10.63% | 93,467 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 19,172 |
Foreign languages spoken by dock clerks
The most common foreign language among dock clerks is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 8.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Urdu, 8.3%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- Hindi, 8.3%
Dock clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Urdu | 8.3% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| Hindi | 8.3% |
