Manufacturing clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Manufacturing clerk demographics by:
Manufacturing clerk gender statistics
66.9% of manufacturing clerks are women and 33.1% of manufacturing clerks are men.
- Female, 66.9%
- Male, 33.1%
Manufacturing clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.9% |
| Male | 33.1% |
Manufacturing clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,226
Female income
$31,636
Manufacturing clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in manufacturing clerk positions over time. Currently, 66.9% of manufacturing clerks are female.
Manufacturing clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.12% | 72.88% |
| 2011 | 26.23% | 73.77% |
| 2012 | 25.41% | 74.59% |
| 2013 | 26.92% | 73.08% |
| 2014 | 26.03% | 73.97% |
| 2015 | 25.68% | 74.32% |
| 2016 | 26.10% | 73.90% |
| 2017 | 26.03% | 73.97% |
| 2018 | 25.67% | 74.33% |
| 2019 | 29.23% | 70.77% |
| 2020 | 31.87% | 68.13% |
| 2021 | 33.06% | 66.94% |
Manufacturing clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared manufacturing 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% |
| Manufacturing Clerk | 33% | 67% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Manufacturing clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among manufacturing clerks is White, which makes up 61.1% of all manufacturing clerks. Comparatively, 17.1% of manufacturing clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of manufacturing clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Manufacturing clerk race
| Manufacturing clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Manufacturing clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how manufacturing clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Manufacturing clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.82% | 8.93% | 5.21% | 12.93% |
| 2011 | 69.79% | 9.71% | 4.58% | 13.39% |
| 2012 | 70.56% | 9.21% | 5.18% | 12.53% |
| 2013 | 69.09% | 9.58% | 5.60% | 13.19% |
| 2014 | 67.18% | 10.04% | 5.74% | 13.85% |
| 2015 | 68.01% | 9.68% | 6.08% | 13.88% |
| 2016 | 67.98% | 9.09% | 5.06% | 15.41% |
| 2017 | 67.23% | 9.47% | 6.25% | 14.28% |
| 2018 | 67.42% | 8.67% | 5.83% | 15.20% |
| 2019 | 68.00% | 7.88% | 6.11% | 15.51% |
| 2020 | 62.11% | 9.64% | 7.66% | 15.34% |
| 2021 | 61.06% | 9.33% | 7.07% | 17.06% |
Manufacturing clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian manufacturing clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american manufacturing clerks have the lowest average salary at $32,038.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,620 |
| White | $34,963 |
| Black or African American | $32,038 |
| Asian | $35,722 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,905 |
Average manufacturing clerk age
See how the average age of manufacturing clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Manufacturing clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 41 |
| Asian | 38 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 38 |
Manufacturing clerk age breakdown
The average age of manufacturing clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the manufacturing clerk population.
Manufacturing clerk age breakdown
| Manufacturing Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 63% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Manufacturing clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for manufacturing clerks is associate degree, with 32% of manufacturing clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 26%.
- Associate, 32%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Manufacturing clerks by degree level
| Manufacturing clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Manufacturing clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, manufacturing clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,574 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, manufacturing clerks earn a median annual income of $35,727 compared to $32,772 for manufacturing clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,574 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,313 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,727 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,772 |
Manufacturing clerk employment statistics
Company size where manufacturing clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where manufacturing clerks work.
Manufacturing clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Manufacturing clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for manufacturing clerks are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Manufacturing clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Manufacturing clerk turnover and employment statistics
Manufacturing clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for manufacturing clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Manufacturing clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Manufacturing clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.97% |
| 2011 | 5.74% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 5.69% |
| 2014 | 4.63% |
| 2015 | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 3.02% |
| 2017 | 3.02% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 2.73% |
| 2020 | 4.19% |
| 2021 | 4.80% |
Average manufacturing clerk tenure
The average manufacturing clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 298 manufacturing clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Manufacturing clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Manufacturing clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of manufacturing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Taker | 6.40% | 19,086 |
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Special Delivery Messenger | 9.48% | 11,551 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Manufacturing Clerk | 10.63% | - |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Similar manufacturing clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Taker | 6.40% | 19,086 |
| Medical Courier | 8.26% | 55,615 |
| Special Delivery Messenger | 9.48% | 11,551 |
| Postal Clerk | 10.33% | 93,101 |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Foreign languages spoken by manufacturing clerks
The most common foreign language among manufacturing clerks is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 10.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Swedish, 10.0%
- Cantonese, 10.0%
Manufacturing clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Swedish | 10.0% |
| Cantonese | 10.0% |
