Mail order clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Mail order clerk demographics by:
Mail order clerk gender statistics
64.4% of mail order clerks are women and 35.6% of mail order clerks are men.
- Female, 64.4%
- Male, 35.6%
Mail order clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.4% |
| Male | 35.6% |
Mail order clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,238
Female income
$35,862
Mail order clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mail order clerk positions over time. Currently, 64.4% of mail order clerks are female.
Mail order clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.54% | 57.46% |
| 2011 | 44.25% | 55.75% |
| 2012 | 43.02% | 56.98% |
| 2013 | 41.17% | 58.83% |
| 2014 | 47.49% | 52.51% |
| 2015 | 44.98% | 55.02% |
| 2016 | 50.52% | 49.48% |
| 2017 | 50.42% | 49.58% |
| 2018 | 38.26% | 61.74% |
| 2019 | 31.95% | 68.05% |
| 2020 | 32.57% | 67.43% |
| 2021 | 35.59% | 64.41% |
Mail order clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared mail order clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Mail Order Clerk | 36% | 64% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Mail order clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mail order clerks is White, which makes up 63.9% of all mail order clerks. Comparatively, 15.5% of mail order clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of mail order clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Mail order clerk race
| Mail order clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Mail order clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how mail order clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mail order clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.33% | 10.26% | 3.97% | 15.47% |
| 2011 | 68.62% | 10.67% | 4.60% | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 68.19% | 11.29% | 4.25% | 14.37% |
| 2013 | 66.94% | 9.57% | 6.46% | 14.68% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 10.61% | 4.63% | 13.96% |
| 2015 | 66.49% | 11.31% | 4.53% | 14.55% |
| 2016 | 64.51% | 10.18% | 6.54% | 15.42% |
| 2017 | 67.77% | 11.12% | 3.90% | 15.43% |
| 2018 | 66.94% | 11.74% | 5.29% | 13.07% |
| 2019 | 66.86% | 9.13% | 6.85% | 14.85% |
| 2020 | 63.86% | 9.81% | 4.32% | 16.60% |
| 2021 | 63.88% | 9.45% | 5.95% | 15.55% |
Mail order clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mail order clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown mail order clerks have the lowest average salary at $36,388.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,388 |
| White | $37,223 |
| Black or African American | $38,921 |
| Asian | $40,197 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,577 |
Average mail order clerk age
See how the average age of mail order clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Mail order clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 29.5 | 44 |
| White | 39.5 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 37.5 | 48 |
| Asian | 38 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 45 |
Mail order clerk age breakdown
The average age of mail order clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the mail order clerk population.
Mail order clerk age breakdown
| Mail Order Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Mail order clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for mail order clerks is high school diploma, with 33% of mail order clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Mail order clerks by degree level
| Mail order clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Mail order clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mail order clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,463 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mail order clerks earn a median annual income of $41,564 compared to $34,967 for mail order clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,463 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,654 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,564 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,967 |
Mail order clerk employment statistics
Most mail order clerks work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where mail order clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mail order clerks work.
Mail order clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Mail order clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the mail order clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mail order clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mail order clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 4% |
Mail order clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for mail order clerks are retail, manufacturing and education.
Mail order clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Education | 12% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Mail order clerk turnover and employment statistics
Mail order clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mail order clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mail order clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mail order clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.90% |
| 2011 | 9.62% |
| 2012 | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 7.91% |
| 2015 | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 5.73% |
| 2017 | 5.47% |
| 2018 | 4.57% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 7.50% |
Average mail order clerk tenure
The average mail order clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 249 mail order clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Mail order clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Mail order clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mail order 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mail Order Clerk | 5.53% | - |
| Eligibility Worker | 6.73% | 19,954 |
| Customer Care Professional | 7.19% | 279,249 |
| Imaging Clerk | 8.60% | 102,498 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Circulation Worker | 11.16% | 19,380 |
| Personnel Security Assistant | 15.31% | 44,808 |
Similar mail order clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Worker | 6.73% | 19,954 |
| Customer Care Professional | 7.19% | 279,249 |
| Imaging Clerk | 8.60% | 102,498 |
| Credit Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 10,195 |
| Circulation Worker | 11.16% | 19,380 |
| Personnel Security Assistant | 15.31% | 44,808 |
Foreign languages spoken by mail order clerks
The most common foreign language among mail order clerks is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Greek is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Greek, 10.0%
- Tagalog, 10.0%
- Swahili, 10.0%
Mail order clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Greek | 10.0% |
| Tagalog | 10.0% |
| Swahili | 10.0% |