Post office clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Post office clerk gender statistics
60.2% of post office clerks are women and 39.8% of post office clerks are men.
- Female, 60.2%
- Male, 39.8%
Post office clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.2% |
| Male | 39.8% |
Post office clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,508
Female income
$36,624
Post office clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in post office clerk positions over time. Currently, 60.2% of post office clerks are female.
Post office clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.33% | 61.67% |
| 2011 | 37.34% | 62.66% |
| 2012 | 36.87% | 63.13% |
| 2013 | 37.48% | 62.52% |
| 2014 | 39.40% | 60.60% |
| 2015 | 39.35% | 60.65% |
| 2016 | 39.32% | 60.68% |
| 2017 | 40.79% | 59.21% |
| 2018 | 40.86% | 59.14% |
| 2019 | 37.68% | 62.32% |
| 2020 | 40.76% | 59.24% |
| 2021 | 39.85% | 60.15% |
Post office clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared post office clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Post Office Clerk | 40% | 60% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Post office clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among post office clerks is White, which makes up 58.3% of all post office clerks. Comparatively, 17.2% of post office clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of post office clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Post office clerk race
| Post office clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Post office clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how post office clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Post office clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.88% | 12.13% | 6.95% | 13.41% |
| 2011 | 63.48% | 12.61% | 6.49% | 14.23% |
| 2012 | 63.08% | 12.11% | 6.77% | 15.02% |
| 2013 | 63.17% | 11.80% | 6.70% | 14.98% |
| 2014 | 62.86% | 11.99% | 7.23% | 14.77% |
| 2015 | 62.93% | 11.29% | 7.15% | 15.41% |
| 2016 | 62.18% | 11.96% | 7.40% | 15.18% |
| 2017 | 62.89% | 10.83% | 7.28% | 15.72% |
| 2018 | 63.21% | 10.45% | 7.60% | 15.46% |
| 2019 | 60.76% | 11.22% | 7.97% | 16.83% |
| 2020 | 58.79% | 10.64% | 7.93% | 17.44% |
| 2021 | 58.31% | 10.60% | 8.43% | 17.21% |
Post office clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian post office clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown post office clerks have the lowest average salary at $38,182.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,182 |
| White | $38,526 |
| Black or African American | $38,549 |
| Asian | $38,750 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,537 |
Average post office clerk age
See how the average age of post office clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Post office clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Post office clerk age breakdown
The average age of post office clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the post office clerk population.
Post office clerk age breakdown
| Post Office Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Post office clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for post office clerks is bachelor's degree, with 38% of post office clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Post office clerks by degree level
| Post office clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Post office clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, post office clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,483 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, post office clerks earn a median annual income of $39,531 compared to $37,952 for post office clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,483 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,904 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,531 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,952 |
Post office clerk employment statistics
Most post office clerks work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where post office clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where post office clerks work.
Post office clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Post office clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the post office clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most post office clerks prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Post office clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 54% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 4% |
Post office clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for post office clerks are education, retail and professional.
Post office clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 50% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Post office clerk turnover and employment statistics
Post office clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for post office clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Post office clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Post office clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average post office clerk tenure
The average post office clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 690 post office clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Post office clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Post office clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of post office 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Internship | 4.67% | 120,191 |
| Post Office Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Special Service Officer | 6.98% | 71,198 |
| Mail Technician | 7.17% | 22,761 |
| Insurance Processing Clerk | 11.18% | 106,381 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Photocopying Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,665 |
Similar post office clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Internship | 4.67% | 120,191 |
| Special Service Officer | 6.98% | 71,198 |
| Mail Technician | 7.17% | 22,761 |
| Insurance Processing Clerk | 11.18% | 106,381 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Photocopying Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,665 |
Foreign languages spoken by post office clerks
The most common foreign language among post office clerks is Spanish at 62.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.8% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 62.1%
- French, 13.8%
- Japanese, 6.9%
- Vietnamese, 3.4%
- German, 3.4%
- Other, 10.4%
Post office clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.1% |
| French | 13.8% |
| Japanese | 6.9% |
| Vietnamese | 3.4% |
| German | 3.4% |
| Other | 10.4% |
