Packing clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Packing clerk gender statistics
59.5% of packing clerks are women and 40.5% of packing clerks are men.
- Female, 59.5%
- Male, 40.5%
Packing clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.5% |
| Male | 40.5% |
Packing clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,262
Female income
$34,513
Packing clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in packing clerk positions over time. Currently, 59.5% of packing clerks are female.
Packing clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.55% | 63.45% |
| 2011 | 40.57% | 59.43% |
| 2012 | 35.68% | 64.32% |
| 2013 | 38.73% | 61.27% |
| 2014 | 37.34% | 62.66% |
| 2015 | 39.17% | 60.83% |
| 2016 | 39.12% | 60.88% |
| 2017 | 40.83% | 59.17% |
| 2018 | 39.34% | 60.66% |
| 2019 | 40.42% | 59.58% |
| 2020 | 40.58% | 59.42% |
| 2021 | 40.53% | 59.47% |
Packing clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared packing clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Packing Clerk | 41% | 59% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Packing clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among packing clerks is White, which makes up 52.8% of all packing clerks. Comparatively, 21.6% of packing clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of packing clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 52.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.6%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Packing clerk race
| Packing clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Packing clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how packing clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Packing clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.94% | 10.96% | 5.60% | 21.61% |
| 2011 | 59.98% | 11.91% | 5.59% | 20.45% |
| 2012 | 59.86% | 13.62% | 5.19% | 19.09% |
| 2013 | 59.90% | 12.91% | 5.95% | 18.78% |
| 2014 | 58.83% | 13.44% | 6.05% | 19.39% |
| 2015 | 57.35% | 13.59% | 6.53% | 20.36% |
| 2016 | 57.62% | 13.04% | 6.52% | 20.38% |
| 2017 | 58.18% | 12.92% | 6.82% | 19.33% |
| 2018 | 57.03% | 13.50% | 7.16% | 19.56% |
| 2019 | 58.91% | 13.85% | 6.42% | 17.84% |
| 2020 | 56.12% | 13.84% | 7.14% | 19.29% |
| 2021 | 52.84% | 13.28% | 7.89% | 21.63% |
Packing clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, white packing clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino packing clerks have the lowest average salary at $34,785.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,400 |
| White | $35,521 |
| Black or African American | $35,109 |
| Asian | $35,501 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,785 |
Average packing clerk age
See how the average age of packing clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Packing clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 34.5 |
| White | 33 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 38 |
| Asian | 41 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 43 |
Packing clerk age breakdown
The average age of packing clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the packing clerk population.
Packing clerk age breakdown
| Packing Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Packing clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for packing clerks is high school diploma, with 48% of packing clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Packing clerks by degree level
| Packing clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Packing clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, packing clerks with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,626 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, packing clerks earn a median annual income of $35,483 compared to $35,377 for packing clerks with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,483 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,377 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,626 |
Packing clerk employment statistics
Most packing clerks work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where packing clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where packing clerks work.
Packing clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Packing clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the packing clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most packing clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Packing clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 2% |
Packing clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for packing clerks are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Packing clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Packing clerk turnover and employment statistics
Packing clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for packing clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Packing clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Packing clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.26% |
| 2011 | 18.59% |
| 2012 | 19.05% |
| 2013 | 18.83% |
| 2014 | 15.69% |
| 2015 | 13.31% |
| 2016 | 12.77% |
| 2017 | 12.61% |
| 2018 | 9.28% |
| 2019 | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 11.23% |
| 2021 | 12.06% |
Average packing clerk tenure
The average packing clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 485 packing clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Packing clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Packing clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of packing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ore Bridge Operator | 1.94% | 26,907 |
| High Lift Driver | 3.85% | 39,774 |
| Commercial Front Load Driver | 4.13% | 96,423 |
| Car Washer | 4.59% | 41,702 |
| Sand Wheeler | 4.67% | 722 |
| Packing Clerk | 6.68% | - |
| Coal Feeder Operator | 10.43% | 30,006 |
Similar packing clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ore Bridge Operator | 1.94% | 26,907 |
| High Lift Driver | 3.85% | 39,774 |
| Commercial Front Load Driver | 4.13% | 96,423 |
| Car Washer | 4.59% | 41,702 |
| Sand Wheeler | 4.67% | 722 |
| Coal Feeder Operator | 10.43% | 30,006 |
Foreign languages spoken by packing clerks
The most common foreign language among packing clerks is Spanish at 85.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 7.1% and Hawaiian is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Hmong, 7.1%
- Hawaiian, 7.1%
Packing clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Hmong | 7.1% |
| Hawaiian | 7.1% |
