Packaging clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Packaging clerk gender statistics
49.9% of packaging clerks are women and 50.1% of packaging clerks are men.
- Male, 50.1%
- Female, 49.9%
Packaging clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Packaging clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,879
Female income
$27,606
Packaging clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in packaging clerk positions over time. Currently, 49.9% of packaging clerks are female.
Packaging clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.07% | 46.93% |
| 2011 | 53.34% | 46.66% |
| 2012 | 53.80% | 46.20% |
| 2013 | 55.57% | 44.43% |
| 2014 | 54.48% | 45.52% |
| 2015 | 52.86% | 47.14% |
| 2016 | 53.74% | 46.26% |
| 2017 | 53.65% | 46.35% |
| 2018 | 51.21% | 48.79% |
| 2019 | 51.01% | 48.99% |
| 2020 | 51.18% | 48.82% |
| 2021 | 50.07% | 49.93% |
Packaging clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared packaging 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% |
| Packaging Clerk | 50% | 50% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Packaging clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among packaging clerks is White, which makes up 55.4% of all packaging clerks. Comparatively, 21.3% of packaging clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of packaging clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Packaging clerk race
| Packaging clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Packaging clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how packaging clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Packaging clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.02% | 13.20% | 5.59% | 17.83% |
| 2011 | 59.53% | 13.91% | 5.22% | 18.45% |
| 2012 | 60.30% | 13.37% | 5.31% | 18.37% |
| 2013 | 61.46% | 12.81% | 4.94% | 18.25% |
| 2014 | 60.85% | 12.47% | 5.26% | 18.83% |
| 2015 | 60.25% | 12.76% | 5.53% | 18.91% |
| 2016 | 60.43% | 12.58% | 5.51% | 18.76% |
| 2017 | 59.11% | 12.67% | 5.07% | 20.36% |
| 2018 | 59.20% | 13.11% | 5.42% | 19.21% |
| 2019 | 59.56% | 11.71% | 5.91% | 20.17% |
| 2020 | 57.48% | 11.61% | 6.22% | 19.31% |
| 2021 | 55.41% | 11.61% | 6.84% | 21.32% |
Packaging clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian packaging clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown packaging clerks have the lowest average salary at $28,573.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,573 |
| White | $28,821 |
| Black or African American | $28,925 |
| Asian | $29,280 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,800 |
Average packaging clerk age
See how the average age of packaging clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Packaging 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 |
Packaging clerk age breakdown
The average age of packaging clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the packaging clerk population.
Packaging clerk age breakdown
| Packaging Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Packaging clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for packaging clerks is high school diploma, with 36% of packaging clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Packaging clerks by degree level
| Packaging clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Packaging clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, packaging clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,994 annually. With a Associate degree, packaging clerks earn a median annual income of $29,137 compared to $28,668 for packaging clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,668 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,994 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,137 |
Packaging clerk employment statistics
Most packaging clerks work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where packaging clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where packaging clerks work.
Packaging clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Packaging clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the packaging clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most packaging clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Packaging clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 2% |
Packaging clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for packaging clerks are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Packaging clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Packaging clerk turnover and employment statistics
Packaging clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for packaging clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Packaging clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Packaging 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 packaging clerk tenure
The average packaging clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 833 packaging clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Packaging clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Packaging clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of packaging 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging Clerk | 5.59% | - |
| Warehouse Agent | 6.40% | 197,151 |
| Copy Worker | 8.26% | 20,059 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Box Estimator | 10.63% | 11,897 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| 911 Operator | 17.25% | 30,371 |
Similar packaging clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Agent | 6.40% | 197,151 |
| Copy Worker | 8.26% | 20,059 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Box Estimator | 10.63% | 11,897 |
| Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic | 11.70% | 70,193 |
| 911 Operator | 17.25% | 30,371 |
Foreign languages spoken by packaging clerks
The most common foreign language among packaging clerks is Spanish at 86.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 6.7% and French is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 86.7%
- Carrier, 6.7%
- French, 6.7%
Packaging clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 86.7% |
| Carrier | 6.7% |
| French | 6.7% |
