Dry goods clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Dry goods clerk gender statistics
32.9% of dry goods clerks are women and 67.1% of dry goods clerks are men.
- Male, 67.1%
- Female, 32.9%
Dry goods clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.1% |
| Female | 32.9% |
Dry goods clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,974
Female income
$37,058
Dry goods clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dry goods clerk positions over time. Currently, 32.9% of dry goods clerks are female.
Dry goods clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.18% | 35.82% |
| 2011 | 63.88% | 36.12% |
| 2012 | 64.54% | 35.46% |
| 2013 | 64.55% | 35.45% |
| 2014 | 63.68% | 36.32% |
| 2015 | 64.51% | 35.49% |
| 2016 | 65.07% | 34.93% |
| 2017 | 65.35% | 34.65% |
| 2018 | 65.85% | 34.15% |
| 2019 | 65.04% | 34.96% |
| 2020 | 66.34% | 33.66% |
| 2021 | 67.07% | 32.93% |
Dry goods clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared dry goods 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% |
| Dry Goods Clerk | 67% | 33% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Dry goods clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dry goods clerks is White, which makes up 59.7% of all dry goods clerks. Comparatively, 16.1% of dry goods clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of dry goods clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Dry goods clerk race
| Dry goods clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Dry goods clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how dry goods clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dry goods clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.96% | 11.00% | 5.85% | 11.66% |
| 2011 | 66.19% | 12.02% | 6.02% | 12.35% |
| 2012 | 65.90% | 11.53% | 6.18% | 12.80% |
| 2013 | 64.91% | 12.04% | 6.23% | 13.15% |
| 2014 | 64.87% | 11.65% | 6.66% | 13.25% |
| 2015 | 64.32% | 11.69% | 6.44% | 13.89% |
| 2016 | 64.13% | 11.36% | 6.42% | 14.19% |
| 2017 | 63.65% | 10.93% | 6.85% | 14.51% |
| 2018 | 63.75% | 10.68% | 6.53% | 15.02% |
| 2019 | 63.73% | 10.64% | 6.60% | 14.90% |
| 2020 | 61.22% | 10.63% | 6.97% | 15.29% |
| 2021 | 59.73% | 10.61% | 7.14% | 16.09% |
Dry goods clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, white dry goods clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown dry goods clerks have the lowest average salary at $38,460.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,460 |
| White | $39,449 |
| Black or African American | $38,544 |
| Asian | $39,214 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,211 |
Average dry goods clerk age
See how the average age of dry goods clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Dry goods clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32.5 | 38 |
| Unknown | 37 | 31.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 31 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 | 39 |
Dry goods clerk age breakdown
The average age of dry goods clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the dry goods clerk population.
Dry goods clerk age breakdown
| Dry Goods Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Dry goods clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for dry goods clerks is high school diploma, with 36% of dry goods clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Dry goods clerks by degree level
| Dry goods clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Dry goods clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dry goods clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,886 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dry goods clerks earn a median annual income of $41,539 compared to $37,949 for dry goods clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,886 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,006 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,539 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,949 |
Dry goods clerk employment statistics
Company size where dry goods clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dry goods clerks work.
Dry goods clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Dry goods clerk turnover and employment statistics
Dry goods clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dry goods clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dry goods clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dry goods clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.74% |
| 2011 | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 9.82% |
| 2013 | 8.89% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 6.27% |
| 2017 | 6.04% |
| 2018 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 8.30% |
| 2021 | 8.88% |
Average dry goods clerk tenure
The average dry goods clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 dry goods clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Dry goods clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Dry goods clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dry goods 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fur Storage Clerk | 3.66% | 67,173 |
| Auto Parts Counterperson | 3.76% | 27,654 |
| Bridge Toll Collector | 5.05% | 4,071 |
| Dry Goods Clerk | 7.10% | - |
Similar dry goods clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fur Storage Clerk | 3.66% | 67,173 |
| Auto Parts Counterperson | 3.76% | 27,654 |
| Bridge Toll Collector | 5.05% | 4,071 |
Foreign languages spoken by dry goods clerks
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Dry goods clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |