Parcel post clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Parcel post clerk gender statistics
34.0% of parcel post clerks are women and 66.0% of parcel post clerks are men.
- Male, 66.0%
- Female, 34.0%
Parcel post clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.0% |
| Female | 34.0% |
Parcel post clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,442
Female income
$34,791
Parcel post clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in parcel post clerk positions over time. Currently, 34.0% of parcel post clerks are female.
Parcel post clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.37% | 29.63% |
| 2011 | 72.43% | 27.57% |
| 2012 | 68.52% | 31.48% |
| 2013 | 67.51% | 32.49% |
| 2014 | 69.62% | 30.38% |
| 2015 | 68.07% | 31.93% |
| 2016 | 68.13% | 31.87% |
| 2017 | 64.83% | 35.17% |
| 2018 | 66.21% | 33.79% |
| 2019 | 63.03% | 36.97% |
| 2020 | 64.40% | 35.60% |
| 2021 | 66.02% | 33.98% |
Parcel post clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared parcel post 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% |
| Parcel Post Clerk | 66% | 34% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Parcel post clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among parcel post clerks is White, which makes up 63.8% of all parcel post clerks. Comparatively, 12.2% of parcel post clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of parcel post clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 9.3%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Parcel post clerk race
| Parcel post clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Parcel post clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how parcel post clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Parcel post clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.85% | 12.53% | 7.60% | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 70.51% | 9.36% | 6.96% | 11.05% |
| 2012 | 70.83% | 9.72% | 6.95% | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 70.45% | 11.00% | 5.83% | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 70.03% | 9.76% | 8.07% | 10.12% |
| 2015 | 69.88% | 8.48% | 8.82% | 10.56% |
| 2016 | 70.15% | 9.26% | 7.99% | 10.23% |
| 2017 | 69.09% | 9.09% | 7.89% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 69.52% | 10.32% | 7.31% | 10.26% |
| 2019 | 69.67% | 9.10% | 8.30% | 10.38% |
| 2020 | 70.66% | 8.56% | 6.10% | 11.39% |
| 2021 | 63.80% | 10.69% | 9.28% | 12.18% |
Parcel post clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian parcel post clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown parcel post clerks have the lowest average salary at $32,621.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,621 |
| White | $39,884 |
| Black or African American | $39,327 |
| Asian | $44,404 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,012 |
Average parcel post clerk age
See how the average age of parcel post clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Parcel post clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 57 |
| White | 54 | 54 |
| Black or African American | 54 | 50 |
| Asian | 57 | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48.5 |
Parcel post clerk age breakdown
The average age of parcel post clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 83% of the parcel post clerk population.
Parcel post clerk age breakdown
| Parcel Post Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 83% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Parcel post clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for parcel post clerks is high school diploma, with 39% of parcel post clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Parcel post clerks by degree level
| Parcel post clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Parcel post clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, parcel post clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,569 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, parcel post clerks earn a median annual income of $43,791 compared to $43,167 for parcel post clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,791 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,569 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,167 |
Parcel post clerk employment statistics
Most parcel post clerks work for a public in the retail industry.
Company size where parcel post clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where parcel post clerks work.
Parcel post clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 50% |
Parcel post clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the parcel post clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most parcel post clerks prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Parcel post clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 3% |
Parcel post clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for parcel post clerks are retail, manufacturing and transportation.
Parcel post clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 24% |
| Retail | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Parcel post clerk turnover and employment statistics
Parcel post clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for parcel post clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Parcel post clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Parcel post clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.04% |
| 2011 | 4.06% |
| 2012 | 3.39% |
| 2013 | 3.87% |
| 2014 | 3.03% |
| 2015 | 2.42% |
| 2016 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 2.18% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.98% |
| 2020 | 1.87% |
| 2021 | 2.28% |
Average parcel post clerk tenure
The average parcel post clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 294 parcel post clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Parcel post clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 53% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Parcel post clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of parcel post 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Sorter | 6.40% | 40,537 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Contract Mail Carrier | 9.48% | 29,336 |
| Parcel Post Clerk | 10.33% | - |
| Service Planner | 10.63% | 15,435 |
| Mail Processing | 11.70% | 39,778 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Similar parcel post clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Sorter | 6.40% | 40,537 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Contract Mail Carrier | 9.48% | 29,336 |
| Service Planner | 10.63% | 15,435 |
| Mail Processing | 11.70% | 39,778 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Foreign languages spoken by parcel post clerks
The most common foreign language among parcel post clerks is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Parcel post clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |