Fuel clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Fuel clerk gender statistics
55.8% of fuel clerks are women and 44.2% of fuel clerks are men.
- Female, 55.8%
- Male, 44.2%
Fuel clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% |
| Male | 44.2% |
Fuel clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,893
Female income
$29,569
Fuel clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fuel clerk positions over time. Currently, 55.8% of fuel clerks are female.
Fuel clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| 2011 | 39.33% | 60.67% |
| 2012 | 39.90% | 60.10% |
| 2013 | 40.42% | 59.58% |
| 2014 | 39.64% | 60.36% |
| 2015 | 39.26% | 60.74% |
| 2016 | 41.13% | 58.87% |
| 2017 | 41.78% | 58.22% |
| 2018 | 42.21% | 57.79% |
| 2019 | 41.05% | 58.95% |
| 2020 | 43.72% | 56.28% |
| 2021 | 44.23% | 55.77% |
Fuel clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared fuel 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% |
| Fuel Clerk | 44% | 56% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Fuel clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fuel clerks is White, which makes up 60.6% of all fuel clerks. Comparatively, 15.8% of fuel clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of fuel clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Fuel clerk race
| Fuel clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Fuel clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how fuel clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fuel clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.55% | 12.15% | 5.44% | 12.35% |
| 2011 | 67.00% | 13.00% | 5.13% | 12.08% |
| 2012 | 65.99% | 13.16% | 5.25% | 12.74% |
| 2013 | 66.30% | 12.31% | 5.26% | 13.00% |
| 2014 | 65.14% | 12.92% | 5.54% | 13.35% |
| 2015 | 64.99% | 12.65% | 5.63% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 64.12% | 12.50% | 5.66% | 14.27% |
| 2017 | 63.59% | 11.99% | 6.18% | 14.74% |
| 2018 | 64.27% | 11.69% | 6.06% | 14.52% |
| 2019 | 64.91% | 11.22% | 5.80% | 14.81% |
| 2020 | 62.04% | 10.82% | 6.35% | 15.04% |
| 2021 | 60.58% | 10.96% | 6.88% | 15.84% |
Fuel clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fuel clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White fuel clerks have the lowest average salary at $29,558.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,907 |
| White | $29,558 |
| Black or African American | $29,612 |
| Asian | $30,145 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,250 |
Average fuel clerk age
See how the average age of fuel clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fuel clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 29 |
| Unknown | 23 | 27 |
| Asian | 35 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 25 |
| White | 26 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 34 |
Fuel clerk age breakdown
The average age of fuel clerks is 20-30 years years old, representing 33% of the fuel clerk population.
Fuel clerk age breakdown
| Fuel Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Fuel clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for fuel clerks is high school diploma, with 49% of fuel clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Fuel clerks by degree level
| Fuel clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Fuel clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fuel clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $30,613 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fuel clerks earn a median annual income of $30,596 compared to $30,248 for fuel clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,613 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,655 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,596 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,248 |
Fuel clerk employment statistics
Most fuel clerks work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where fuel clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fuel clerks work.
Fuel clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Fuel clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the fuel clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fuel clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fuel clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 4% |
Fuel clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for fuel clerks are retail, hospitality and transportation.
Fuel clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 34% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Fuel clerk turnover and employment statistics
Fuel clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fuel clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fuel clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fuel clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.14% |
| 2011 | 15.69% |
| 2012 | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 12.93% |
| 2014 | 12.03% |
| 2015 | 10.98% |
| 2016 | 10.38% |
| 2017 | 10.15% |
| 2018 | 10.11% |
| 2019 | 8.55% |
| 2020 | 10.85% |
| 2021 | 11.09% |
Average fuel clerk tenure
The average fuel clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,525 fuel clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Fuel clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Fuel clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fuel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Person | 3.66% | 43,483 |
| Parts Puller | 3.76% | 22,952 |
| Fuel Clerk | 5.06% | - |
| Hot Room Attendant | 7.10% | 62,683 |
Similar fuel clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Person | 3.66% | 43,483 |
| Parts Puller | 3.76% | 22,952 |
| Hot Room Attendant | 7.10% | 62,683 |
Foreign languages spoken by fuel clerks
The most common foreign language among fuel clerks is Spanish at 74.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 7.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 74.4%
- Polish, 7.0%
- Portuguese, 4.7%
- German, 4.7%
- Japanese, 2.3%
- Other, 6.9%
Fuel clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 74.4% |
| Polish | 7.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.7% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Japanese | 2.3% |
| Other | 6.9% |
