Dock clerk vs clerk

The differences between dock clerks and clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a dock clerk, becoming a clerk takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a dock clerk has an average salary of $31,436, which is higher than the $31,163 average annual salary of a clerk.

The top three skills for a dock clerk include RF, security procedures and WMS. The most important skills for a clerk are basic math, math, and data entry.

Dock clerk vs clerk overview

	Dock Clerk	Clerk
Yearly salary	$31,436	$31,163
Hourly rate	$15.11	$14.98
Growth rate	-3%	-5%
Number of jobs	196,771	80,311
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Average age	43	47
Years of experience	12	2

Dock clerk vs clerk salary

Dock clerks and clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Dock Clerk	Clerk
Average salary	$31,436	$31,163
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $37,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	University of Massachusetts Boston
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between dock clerk and clerk education

There are a few differences between a dock clerk and a clerk in terms of educational background:

	Dock Clerk	Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Western Carolina University

Dock clerk vs clerk demographics

Here are the differences between dock clerks' and clerks' demographics:

	Dock Clerk	Clerk
Average age	43	47
Gender ratio	Male, 57.0% Female, 43.0%	Male, 34.1% Female, 65.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 6.7% White, 56.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between dock clerk and clerk duties and responsibilities

Dock clerk example responsibilities.

Manage paperwork for international sales, such as international invoice, shipper letters, and packing list.
Build order using the AS400.
Invoice sorter; organize and sort invoices.
Assist loaders and drivers with LTL and truck loads
Receive LTL and full truckload shipments from various carriers.
Process and file all international high value packages using AES filing.

Clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Manage orthopedic accounts regarding payment posting through IDX medical systems.
Administer financial bookkeeping by way of QuickBooks.
Bank reconciliation in QuickBooks and assist bookkeeper when need.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Call DMV's and dealerships when liens are not perfect.

Dock clerk vs clerk skills

Common dock clerk skills

RF, 18%
Security Procedures, 14%
WMS, 14%
Shipping Receiving, 10%
Inbound Freight, 10%
Pallet Jack, 6%

Common clerk skills

Basic Math, 18%
Math, 10%
Data Entry, 10%
Customer Service, 9%
Cleanliness, 8%
POS, 5%