Food sales clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Food sales clerk demographics by:
Food sales clerk gender statistics
50.3% of food sales clerks are women and 49.7% of food sales clerks are men.
- Female, 50.3%
- Male, 49.7%
Food sales clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% |
| Male | 49.7% |
Food sales clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,993
Female income
$32,627
Food sales clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food sales clerk positions over time. Currently, 50.3% of food sales clerks are female.
Food sales clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.46% | 66.54% |
| 2011 | 33.18% | 66.82% |
| 2012 | 37.54% | 62.46% |
| 2013 | 36.89% | 63.11% |
| 2014 | 36.72% | 63.28% |
| 2015 | 38.64% | 61.36% |
| 2016 | 38.63% | 61.37% |
| 2017 | 40.83% | 59.17% |
| 2018 | 46.05% | 53.95% |
| 2019 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2020 | 50.43% | 49.57% |
| 2021 | 49.66% | 50.34% |
Food sales clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared food sales 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% |
| Food Sales Clerk | 50% | 50% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Food sales clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food sales clerks is White, which makes up 58.4% of all food sales clerks. Comparatively, 18.1% of food sales clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of food sales clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Food sales clerk race
| Food sales clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Food sales clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how food sales clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food sales clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.76% | 11.40% | 5.28% | 16.24% |
| 2011 | 64.34% | 11.95% | 5.38% | 14.45% |
| 2012 | 62.76% | 13.16% | 6.35% | 14.34% |
| 2013 | 61.41% | 11.46% | 7.29% | 15.93% |
| 2014 | 63.72% | 10.88% | 6.27% | 15.82% |
| 2015 | 58.40% | 12.87% | 6.10% | 17.97% |
| 2016 | 59.77% | 11.53% | 7.76% | 16.88% |
| 2017 | 59.57% | 11.59% | 5.92% | 19.26% |
| 2018 | 60.44% | 11.96% | 4.28% | 20.00% |
| 2019 | 61.20% | 11.35% | 6.03% | 17.76% |
| 2020 | 58.96% | 10.98% | 5.40% | 19.54% |
| 2021 | 58.40% | 10.03% | 5.95% | 18.08% |
Food sales clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino food sales clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food sales clerks have the lowest average salary at $34,197.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,055 |
| White | $36,524 |
| Black or African American | $34,197 |
| Asian | $35,712 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,561 |
Average food sales clerk age
See how the average age of food sales clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food sales clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 41 | 49.5 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5 | 42 |
Food sales clerk age breakdown
The average age of food sales clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the food sales clerk population.
Food sales clerk age breakdown
| Food Sales Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Food sales clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for food sales clerks is bachelor's degree, with 45% of food sales clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Food sales clerks by degree level
| Food sales clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Food sales clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food sales clerks with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,025 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, food sales clerks earn a median annual income of $36,271 compared to $34,712 for food sales clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,712 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,271 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,025 |
Food sales clerk employment statistics
Most food sales clerks work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where food sales clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food sales clerks work.
Food sales clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Food sales clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the food sales clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food sales clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food sales clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 1% |
Food sales clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for food sales clerks are hospitality, retail and manufacturing.
Food sales clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 35% |
| Retail | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Education | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Food sales clerk turnover and employment statistics
Food sales clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food sales clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food sales clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food sales clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.67% |
| 2011 | 13.40% |
| 2012 | 11.95% |
| 2013 | 9.37% |
| 2014 | 7.01% |
| 2015 | 6.74% |
| 2016 | 6.41% |
| 2017 | 5.83% |
| 2018 | 6.17% |
| 2019 | 6.39% |
| 2020 | 7.74% |
| 2021 | 9.06% |
Average food sales clerk tenure
The average food sales clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 646 food sales clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Food sales clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Food sales clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food sales 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Sales Clerk | 3.66% | - |
| Parts Counterman | 3.76% | 23,083 |
| Sales Store Checker | 5.05% | 27,815 |
| Wardrobe Image Consultant | 7.10% | 152,564 |
Similar food sales clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parts Counterman | 3.76% | 23,083 |
| Sales Store Checker | 5.05% | 27,815 |
| Wardrobe Image Consultant | 7.10% | 152,564 |
Foreign languages spoken by food sales clerks
The most common foreign language among food sales clerks is Spanish at 64.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 64.0%
- French, 12.0%
- Italian, 8.0%
- Danish, 4.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Other, 8.0%
Food sales clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.0% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Italian | 8.0% |
| Danish | 4.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Other | 8.0% |
