Express clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Express clerk gender statistics
48.8% of express clerks are women and 51.2% of express clerks are men.
- Male, 51.2%
- Female, 48.8%
Express clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.2% |
| Female | 48.8% |
Express clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,259
Female income
$35,065
Express clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in express clerk positions over time. Currently, 48.8% of express clerks are female.
Express clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.21% | 45.79% |
| 2011 | 54.48% | 45.52% |
| 2012 | 54.94% | 45.06% |
| 2013 | 56.71% | 43.29% |
| 2014 | 55.61% | 44.39% |
| 2015 | 54.01% | 45.99% |
| 2016 | 54.88% | 45.12% |
| 2017 | 54.79% | 45.21% |
| 2018 | 52.36% | 47.64% |
| 2019 | 52.16% | 47.84% |
| 2020 | 52.33% | 47.67% |
| 2021 | 51.22% | 48.78% |
Express clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared express 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% |
| Express Clerk | 51% | 49% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Express clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among express clerks is White, which makes up 66.0% of all express clerks. Comparatively, 14.5% of express clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of express clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Express clerk race
| Express clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Express clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how express clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Express clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.59% | 9.97% | 5.20% | 10.97% |
| 2011 | 70.09% | 10.68% | 4.83% | 11.59% |
| 2012 | 70.87% | 10.14% | 4.92% | 11.51% |
| 2013 | 72.03% | 9.58% | 4.56% | 11.39% |
| 2014 | 71.42% | 9.24% | 4.87% | 11.97% |
| 2015 | 70.81% | 9.53% | 5.14% | 12.05% |
| 2016 | 70.99% | 9.35% | 5.12% | 11.90% |
| 2017 | 69.67% | 9.44% | 4.69% | 13.50% |
| 2018 | 69.76% | 9.88% | 5.03% | 12.35% |
| 2019 | 70.12% | 8.48% | 5.52% | 13.31% |
| 2020 | 68.04% | 8.38% | 5.84% | 12.45% |
| 2021 | 65.97% | 8.38% | 6.45% | 14.46% |
Express clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian express clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown express clerks have the lowest average salary at $35,973.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,973 |
| White | $36,205 |
| Black or African American | $36,302 |
| Asian | $36,632 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,185 |
Average express clerk age
See how the average age of express clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Express 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 |
Express clerk age breakdown
The average age of express clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the express clerk population.
Express clerk age breakdown
| Express Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Express clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for express clerks is bachelor's degree, with 33% of express clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Express clerks by degree level
| Express clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Express clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, express clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,293 annually. With a Associate degree, express clerks earn a median annual income of $36,498 compared to $36,062 for express clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,062 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,293 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,498 |
Express clerk employment statistics
Company size where express clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where express clerks work.
Express clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Express clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for express clerks are retail, transportation and professional.
Express clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Express clerk turnover and employment statistics
Express clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for express clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Express clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Express 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 express clerk tenure
The average express clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 express clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Express clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Express clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of express 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Express Clerk | 5.59% | - |
| Fulfillment Specialist | 6.40% | 194,228 |
| Telephone Messenger | 8.26% | 543 |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Material Scheduler | 10.63% | 29,177 |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| Police Dispatcher | 17.25% | 6,964 |
Similar express clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fulfillment Specialist | 6.40% | 194,228 |
| Telephone Messenger | 8.26% | 543 |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Material Scheduler | 10.63% | 29,177 |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| Police Dispatcher | 17.25% | 6,964 |
Foreign languages spoken by express clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Express clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |