Export clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Export clerk gender statistics
69.3% of export clerks are women and 30.7% of export clerks are men.
- Female, 69.3%
- Male, 30.7%
Export clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.3% |
| Male | 30.7% |
Export clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,389
Female income
$36,110
Export clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in export clerk positions over time. Currently, 69.3% of export clerks are female.
Export clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.34% | 66.66% |
| 2011 | 33.58% | 66.42% |
| 2012 | 33.99% | 66.01% |
| 2013 | 35.62% | 64.38% |
| 2014 | 34.61% | 65.39% |
| 2015 | 33.16% | 66.84% |
| 2016 | 33.94% | 66.06% |
| 2017 | 33.86% | 66.14% |
| 2018 | 31.70% | 68.30% |
| 2019 | 31.53% | 68.47% |
| 2020 | 31.68% | 68.32% |
| 2021 | 30.72% | 69.28% |
Export clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared export 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% |
| Export Clerk | 31% | 69% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Export clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among export clerks is White, which makes up 51.5% of all export clerks. Comparatively, 26.5% of export clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of export clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 51.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.5%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Export clerk race
| Export clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Export clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how export clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Export clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.16% | 12.02% | 5.52% | 22.96% |
| 2011 | 55.67% | 12.72% | 5.15% | 23.59% |
| 2012 | 56.44% | 12.18% | 5.24% | 23.51% |
| 2013 | 57.60% | 11.63% | 4.87% | 23.38% |
| 2014 | 56.99% | 11.29% | 5.19% | 23.96% |
| 2015 | 56.38% | 11.58% | 5.46% | 24.05% |
| 2016 | 56.56% | 11.40% | 5.44% | 23.89% |
| 2017 | 55.24% | 11.48% | 5.01% | 25.49% |
| 2018 | 55.34% | 11.93% | 5.35% | 24.34% |
| 2019 | 55.69% | 10.53% | 5.84% | 25.30% |
| 2020 | 53.61% | 10.42% | 6.16% | 24.45% |
| 2021 | 51.54% | 10.42% | 6.77% | 26.45% |
Export clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian export clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown export clerks have the lowest average salary at $37,083.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,083 |
| White | $37,331 |
| Black or African American | $37,435 |
| Asian | $37,790 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,310 |
Average export clerk age
See how the average age of export clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Export 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 |
Export clerk age breakdown
The average age of export clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the export clerk population.
Export clerk age breakdown
| Export Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Export clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for export clerks is bachelor's degree, with 39% of export clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Export clerks by degree level
| Export clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Export clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, export clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,500 annually. With a Associate degree, export clerks earn a median annual income of $37,646 compared to $37,179 for export clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,179 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,500 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,646 |
Export clerk employment statistics
Most export clerks work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where export clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where export clerks work.
Export clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Export clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the export clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most export clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Export clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 76% |
Export clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for export clerks are transportation, manufacturing and professional.
Export clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Export clerk turnover and employment statistics
Export clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for export clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Export clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Export 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 export clerk tenure
The average export clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 427 export clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Export clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Export clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of export 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Export Clerk | 5.59% | - |
| Stockroom Attendant | 6.40% | 83,757 |
| Call Worker Person | 8.26% | 56,860 |
| Postal Transportation Clerk | 10.33% | 78,807 |
| Metal Checker | 10.63% | 9,400 |
| Mail Processing | 11.70% | 39,778 |
| Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 27,658 |
Similar export clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stockroom Attendant | 6.40% | 83,757 |
| Call Worker Person | 8.26% | 56,860 |
| Postal Transportation Clerk | 10.33% | 78,807 |
| Metal Checker | 10.63% | 9,400 |
| Mail Processing | 11.70% | 39,778 |
| Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 27,658 |
Foreign languages spoken by export clerks
The most common foreign language among export clerks is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Tagalog, 7.1%
- Other, 7.3%
Export clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Tagalog | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.3% |