Gas station clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas station clerk gender statistics
51.2% of gas station clerks are women and 48.8% of gas station clerks are men.
- Female, 51.2%
- Male, 48.8%
Gas station clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% |
| Male | 48.8% |
Gas station clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,594
Female income
$27,278
Gas station clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas station clerk positions over time. Currently, 51.2% of gas station clerks are female.
Gas station clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.52% | 56.48% |
| 2011 | 43.81% | 56.19% |
| 2012 | 44.39% | 55.61% |
| 2013 | 44.93% | 55.07% |
| 2014 | 44.13% | 55.87% |
| 2015 | 43.73% | 56.27% |
| 2016 | 45.66% | 54.34% |
| 2017 | 46.33% | 53.67% |
| 2018 | 46.76% | 53.24% |
| 2019 | 45.57% | 54.43% |
| 2020 | 48.30% | 51.70% |
| 2021 | 48.82% | 51.18% |
Gas station clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas station 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% |
| Gas Station Clerk | 49% | 51% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Gas station clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas station clerks is White, which makes up 62.7% of all gas station clerks. Comparatively, 15.9% of gas station clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of gas station clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Gas station clerk race
| Gas station clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Gas station clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how gas station clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas station clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.65% | 8.84% | 5.63% | 12.44% |
| 2011 | 69.10% | 9.69% | 5.31% | 12.17% |
| 2012 | 68.09% | 9.85% | 5.43% | 12.83% |
| 2013 | 68.41% | 9.00% | 5.45% | 13.09% |
| 2014 | 67.25% | 9.61% | 5.72% | 13.44% |
| 2015 | 67.09% | 9.34% | 5.82% | 13.77% |
| 2016 | 66.22% | 9.19% | 5.85% | 14.36% |
| 2017 | 65.70% | 8.68% | 6.37% | 14.83% |
| 2018 | 66.38% | 8.38% | 6.25% | 14.60% |
| 2019 | 67.01% | 7.91% | 5.99% | 14.90% |
| 2020 | 64.14% | 7.51% | 6.53% | 15.13% |
| 2021 | 62.69% | 7.65% | 7.07% | 15.93% |
Gas station clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino gas station clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White gas station clerks have the lowest average salary at $27,266.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,607 |
| White | $27,266 |
| Black or African American | $27,320 |
| Asian | $27,840 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,943 |
Average gas station clerk age
See how the average age of gas station clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas station 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 |
Gas station clerk age breakdown
The average age of gas station clerks is 20-30 years years old, representing 33% of the gas station clerk population.
Gas station clerk age breakdown
| Gas Station Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Gas station clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for gas station clerks is high school diploma, with 48% of gas station clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Gas station clerks by degree level
| Gas station clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Gas station clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gas station clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $28,297 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, gas station clerks earn a median annual income of $28,281 compared to $27,941 for gas station clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,297 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,361 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,281 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,941 |
Gas station clerk employment statistics
Most gas station clerks work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where gas station clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas station clerks work.
Gas station clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Gas station clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the gas station clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gas station clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Gas station clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 2% |
Gas station clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas station clerks are retail, energy and manufacturing.
Gas station clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 31% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Gas station clerk turnover and employment statistics
Gas station clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas station clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas station clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas station 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 gas station clerk tenure
The average gas station clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,776 gas station clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas station clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Gas station clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas station 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 Clerk | 3.66% | 75,025 |
| Parts Lister | 3.76% | 22,868 |
| Gas Station Clerk | 5.06% | - |
| Associate Specialist | 7.10% | 237,267 |
Similar gas station clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Clerk | 3.66% | 75,025 |
| Parts Lister | 3.76% | 22,868 |
| Associate Specialist | 7.10% | 237,267 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas station clerks
The most common foreign language among gas station clerks is Spanish at 48.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.1% and French is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 48.2%
- German, 7.1%
- French, 5.4%
- Urdu, 5.4%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Other, 30.3%
Gas station clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.2% |
| German | 7.1% |
| French | 5.4% |
| Urdu | 5.4% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Other | 30.3% |
