Manifest clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Manifest clerk gender statistics
70.6% of manifest clerks are women and 29.4% of manifest clerks are men.
- Female, 70.6%
- Male, 29.4%
Manifest clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.6% |
| Male | 29.4% |
Manifest clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,764
Female income
$28,585
Manifest clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in manifest clerk positions over time. Currently, 70.6% of manifest clerks are female.
Manifest clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.98% | 68.02% |
| 2011 | 32.22% | 67.78% |
| 2012 | 32.63% | 67.37% |
| 2013 | 34.22% | 65.78% |
| 2014 | 33.23% | 66.77% |
| 2015 | 31.81% | 68.19% |
| 2016 | 32.57% | 67.43% |
| 2017 | 32.49% | 67.51% |
| 2018 | 30.38% | 69.62% |
| 2019 | 30.22% | 69.78% |
| 2020 | 30.36% | 69.64% |
| 2021 | 29.43% | 70.57% |
Manifest clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared manifest 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% |
| Manifest Clerk | 29% | 71% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Manifest clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among manifest clerks is White, which makes up 57.8% of all manifest clerks. Comparatively, 18.1% of manifest clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of manifest clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 57.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Manifest clerk race
| Manifest clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Manifest clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how manifest clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Manifest clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.40% | 13.62% | 5.96% | 14.58% |
| 2011 | 61.91% | 14.32% | 5.59% | 15.21% |
| 2012 | 62.69% | 13.78% | 5.68% | 15.13% |
| 2013 | 63.85% | 13.22% | 5.31% | 15.00% |
| 2014 | 63.24% | 12.89% | 5.63% | 15.58% |
| 2015 | 62.63% | 13.17% | 5.90% | 15.67% |
| 2016 | 62.81% | 13.00% | 5.88% | 15.51% |
| 2017 | 61.49% | 13.08% | 5.45% | 17.11% |
| 2018 | 61.58% | 13.52% | 5.79% | 15.96% |
| 2019 | 61.94% | 12.13% | 6.28% | 16.92% |
| 2020 | 59.86% | 12.02% | 6.59% | 16.07% |
| 2021 | 57.79% | 12.02% | 7.21% | 18.07% |
Manifest clerk wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,481 |
| White | $29,711 |
| Black or African American | $29,807 |
| Asian | $30,135 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,691 |
Average manifest clerk age
See how the average age of manifest clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Manifest 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 |
Manifest clerk age breakdown
The average age of manifest clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the manifest clerk population.
Manifest clerk age breakdown
| Manifest Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Manifest clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for manifest clerks is high school diploma, with 36% of manifest clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Manifest clerks by degree level
| Manifest clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Manifest clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,570 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,793 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,002 |
Manifest clerk employment statistics
Most manifest clerks work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where manifest clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where manifest clerks work.
Manifest clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Manifest clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the manifest clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most manifest clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Manifest clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 3% |
Manifest clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for manifest clerks are transportation, retail and manufacturing.
Manifest clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Manifest clerk turnover and employment statistics
Manifest clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for manifest clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Manifest clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Manifest 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 manifest clerk tenure
The average manifest clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 374 manifest clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Manifest clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Manifest clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of manifest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manifest Clerk | 5.59% | - |
| Yard Clerk | 6.40% | 69,957 |
| Copy Worker | 8.26% | 20,059 |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Manufacturing Planner | 10.63% | 46,577 |
| Posting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 53,653 |
| 911 Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 968 |
Similar manifest clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Clerk | 6.40% | 69,957 |
| Copy Worker | 8.26% | 20,059 |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Manufacturing Planner | 10.63% | 46,577 |
| Posting Machine Operator | 11.70% | 53,653 |
| 911 Telecommunicator | 17.25% | 968 |
Foreign languages spoken by manifest clerks
The most common foreign language among manifest clerks is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cherokee at 12.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Cherokee, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
Manifest clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Cherokee | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
