Drug clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Drug clerk gender statistics
72.9% of drug clerks are women and 27.1% of drug clerks are men.
- Female, 72.9%
- Male, 27.1%
Drug clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.9% |
| Male | 27.1% |
Drug clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,057
Female income
$32,656
Drug clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drug clerk positions over time. Currently, 72.9% of drug clerks are female.
Drug clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.13% | 76.87% |
| 2011 | 23.33% | 76.67% |
| 2012 | 23.76% | 76.24% |
| 2013 | 24.16% | 75.84% |
| 2014 | 23.57% | 76.43% |
| 2015 | 23.28% | 76.72% |
| 2016 | 24.70% | 75.30% |
| 2017 | 25.20% | 74.80% |
| 2018 | 25.53% | 74.47% |
| 2019 | 24.64% | 75.36% |
| 2020 | 26.73% | 73.27% |
| 2021 | 27.13% | 72.87% |
Drug clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared drug 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% |
| Drug Clerk | 27% | 73% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Drug clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drug clerks is White, which makes up 49.9% of all drug clerks. Comparatively, 23.2% of drug clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of drug clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 49.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Drug clerk race
| Drug clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Drug clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how drug clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drug clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.88% | 12.18% | 6.84% | 19.69% |
| 2011 | 56.33% | 13.03% | 6.53% | 19.41% |
| 2012 | 55.32% | 13.19% | 6.65% | 20.07% |
| 2013 | 55.63% | 12.35% | 6.66% | 20.33% |
| 2014 | 54.47% | 12.95% | 6.94% | 20.69% |
| 2015 | 54.32% | 12.68% | 7.03% | 21.02% |
| 2016 | 53.45% | 12.54% | 7.06% | 21.60% |
| 2017 | 52.92% | 12.02% | 7.58% | 22.08% |
| 2018 | 53.60% | 11.72% | 7.46% | 21.85% |
| 2019 | 54.24% | 11.25% | 7.20% | 22.15% |
| 2020 | 51.37% | 10.85% | 7.75% | 22.38% |
| 2021 | 49.92% | 10.99% | 8.28% | 23.18% |
Drug clerk wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,074 |
| White | $32,642 |
| Black or African American | $32,709 |
| Asian | $33,369 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,500 |
Average drug clerk age
See how the average age of drug clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Drug 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 |
Drug clerk age breakdown
The average age of drug clerks is 20-30 years years old, representing 33% of the drug clerk population.
Drug clerk age breakdown
| Drug Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Drug clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for drug clerks is high school diploma, with 36% of drug clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Drug clerks by degree level
| Drug clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Drug clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,950 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,762 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,929 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,497 |
Drug clerk employment statistics
Most drug clerks work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where drug clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drug clerks work.
Drug clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 3% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 53% |
Drug clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the drug clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drug clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drug clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 3% |
Drug clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for drug clerks are retail, transportation and health care.
Drug clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 34% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Drug clerk turnover and employment statistics
Drug clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drug clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drug clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drug 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 drug clerk tenure
The average drug clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 452 drug clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Drug clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Drug clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drug 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrub Wheel Operator | 3.66% | 27,412 |
| Parts Person | 3.76% | 50,915 |
| Drug Clerk | 5.06% | - |
| Bridal Consultant | 7.10% | 12,972 |
Similar drug clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scrub Wheel Operator | 3.66% | 27,412 |
| Parts Person | 3.76% | 50,915 |
| Bridal Consultant | 7.10% | 12,972 |
Foreign languages spoken by drug clerks
The most common foreign language among drug clerks is Spanish at 52.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 8.7% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 52.2%
- Urdu, 8.7%
- Hindi, 8.7%
- Marathi, 4.3%
- Japanese, 4.3%
- Other, 21.8%
Drug clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.2% |
| Urdu | 8.7% |
| Hindi | 8.7% |
| Marathi | 4.3% |
| Japanese | 4.3% |
| Other | 21.8% |