Freight clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight clerk gender statistics
45.8% of freight clerks are women and 54.2% of freight clerks are men.
- Male, 54.2%
- Female, 45.8%
Freight clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.2% |
| Female | 45.8% |
Freight clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,605
Female income
$31,619
Freight clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight clerk positions over time. Currently, 45.8% of freight clerks are female.
Freight clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
| 2011 | 57.40% | 42.60% |
| 2012 | 57.86% | 42.14% |
| 2013 | 59.59% | 40.41% |
| 2014 | 58.52% | 41.48% |
| 2015 | 56.94% | 43.06% |
| 2016 | 57.80% | 42.20% |
| 2017 | 57.71% | 42.29% |
| 2018 | 55.30% | 44.70% |
| 2019 | 55.11% | 44.89% |
| 2020 | 55.28% | 44.72% |
| 2021 | 54.17% | 45.83% |
Freight clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared freight 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% |
| Freight Clerk | 54% | 46% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Freight clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight clerks is White, which makes up 58.0% of all freight clerks. Comparatively, 20.4% of freight clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of freight clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Freight clerk race
| Freight clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Freight clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how freight clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freight clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.58% | 10.67% | 6.30% | 16.92% |
| 2011 | 62.09% | 11.38% | 5.93% | 17.55% |
| 2012 | 62.87% | 10.84% | 6.03% | 17.47% |
| 2013 | 64.03% | 10.28% | 5.66% | 17.35% |
| 2014 | 63.42% | 9.95% | 5.98% | 17.92% |
| 2015 | 62.81% | 10.23% | 6.24% | 18.01% |
| 2016 | 62.99% | 10.05% | 6.22% | 17.86% |
| 2017 | 61.67% | 10.14% | 5.79% | 19.45% |
| 2018 | 61.76% | 10.58% | 6.13% | 18.30% |
| 2019 | 62.12% | 9.18% | 6.63% | 19.26% |
| 2020 | 60.04% | 9.08% | 6.94% | 18.41% |
| 2021 | 57.97% | 9.08% | 7.55% | 20.41% |
Freight clerk wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,369 |
| White | $32,561 |
| Black or African American | $32,641 |
| Asian | $32,913 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,544 |
Average freight clerk age
See how the average age of freight clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Freight 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 |
Freight clerk age breakdown
The average age of freight clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the freight clerk population.
Freight clerk age breakdown
| Freight Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Freight clerk educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Freight clerks by degree level
| Freight clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Freight clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,443 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,458 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,803 |
Freight clerk employment statistics
Most freight clerks work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where freight clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight clerks work.
Freight clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Freight clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the freight clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most freight clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Freight clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 1% |
Freight clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for freight clerks are retail, transportation and manufacturing.
Freight clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 23% |
| Transportation | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Freight clerk turnover and employment statistics
Freight clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freight clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freight 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 freight clerk tenure
The average freight clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 626 freight clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Freight clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freight Clerk | 5.59% | - |
| Sales/Stock Associate | 6.40% | 401,752 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Postal Service Clerk | 10.33% | 83,376 |
| Production Control Planner | 10.63% | 98,958 |
| Posting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 53,653 |
| Fire Dispatcher | 17.25% | 7,959 |
Similar freight clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sales/Stock Associate | 6.40% | 401,752 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Postal Service Clerk | 10.33% | 83,376 |
| Production Control Planner | 10.63% | 98,958 |
| Posting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 53,653 |
| Fire Dispatcher | 17.25% | 7,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by freight clerks
The most common foreign language among freight clerks is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
- German, 7.1%
- Arabic, 7.1%
Freight clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Arabic | 7.1% |
