Prescription clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Prescription clerk gender statistics
72.4% of prescription clerks are women and 27.6% of prescription clerks are men.
- Female, 72.4%
- Male, 27.6%
Prescription clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.4% |
| Male | 27.6% |
Prescription clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,267
Female income
$32,593
Prescription clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in prescription clerk positions over time. Currently, 72.4% of prescription clerks are female.
Prescription clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.54% | 75.46% |
| 2011 | 29.94% | 70.06% |
| 2012 | 29.06% | 70.94% |
| 2013 | 34.79% | 65.21% |
| 2014 | 28.01% | 71.99% |
| 2015 | 26.94% | 73.06% |
| 2016 | 29.96% | 70.04% |
| 2017 | 32.32% | 67.68% |
| 2018 | 29.76% | 70.24% |
| 2019 | 28.14% | 71.86% |
| 2020 | 35.18% | 64.82% |
| 2021 | 27.59% | 72.41% |
Prescription clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared prescription clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Prescription Clerk | 28% | 72% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Prescription clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among prescription clerks is White, which makes up 54.9% of all prescription clerks. Comparatively, 16.4% of prescription clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of prescription clerks are Asian.
- White, 54.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Asian, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Prescription clerk race
| Prescription clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Asian | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Prescription clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how prescription clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Prescription clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.73% | 9.94% | 8.41% | 13.19% |
| 2011 | 64.62% | 12.09% | 7.94% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 60.04% | 9.93% | 11.04% | 16.56% |
| 2013 | 56.87% | 12.02% | 12.88% | 15.02% |
| 2014 | 61.45% | 7.94% | 12.02% | 15.19% |
| 2015 | 56.50% | 15.24% | 10.37% | 14.63% |
| 2016 | 59.09% | 13.64% | 8.85% | 16.03% |
| 2017 | 59.45% | 12.18% | 9.87% | 15.34% |
| 2018 | 58.59% | 12.33% | 13.66% | 14.32% |
| 2019 | 57.22% | 8.29% | 13.64% | 17.38% |
| 2020 | 52.59% | 8.89% | 13.70% | 20.00% |
| 2021 | 54.91% | 10.34% | 11.94% | 16.45% |
Prescription clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian prescription clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american prescription clerks have the lowest average salary at $33,072.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,186 |
| White | $33,363 |
| Black or African American | $33,072 |
| Asian | $33,583 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,132 |
Average prescription clerk age
See how the average age of prescription clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Prescription clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 28 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | |
| Asian | 39 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
Prescription clerk age breakdown
The average age of prescription clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the prescription clerk population.
Prescription clerk age breakdown
| Prescription Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Prescription clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for prescription clerks is high school diploma, with 33% of prescription clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 17%
- License, 8%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 34%
Prescription clerks by degree level
| Prescription clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 17% |
| License | 8% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 34% |
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Prescription clerk employment statistics
Company size where prescription clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where prescription clerks work.
Prescription clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Prescription clerk turnover and employment statistics
Prescription clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for prescription clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Prescription clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Prescription clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.75% |
| 2011 | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 6.74% |
| 2013 | 6.44% |
| 2014 | 4.51% |
| 2015 | 2.22% |
| 2016 | 4.87% |
| 2017 | 3.85% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 5.94% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.62% |
Average prescription clerk tenure
The average prescription clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 prescription clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Prescription clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Prescription clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of prescription 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 102,316 |
| Morgue Attendant | 5.81% | 44,553 |
| Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 11,707 |
| Medical Transcription Supervisor | 8.65% | 45,296 |
| Prescription Clerk | 9.41% | - |
| Veterinarian Assistant | 9.55% | 10,867 |
| Deep Tissue Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 26,652 |
Similar prescription clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 102,316 |
| Morgue Attendant | 5.81% | 44,553 |
| Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 11,707 |
| Medical Transcription Supervisor | 8.65% | 45,296 |
| Veterinarian Assistant | 9.55% | 10,867 |
| Deep Tissue Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 26,652 |
Foreign languages spoken by prescription clerks
- Samoan, 100.0%
Prescription clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Samoan | 100.0% |