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Receiving clerk demographics and statistics in the US

Receiving clerk demographics research summary. Zippia estimates receiving clerk demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our receiving clerk estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about receiving clerks after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 621,529 receiving clerks currently employed in the United States.
  • 39.8% of all receiving clerks are women, while 60.2% are men.
  • The average receiving clerk age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of receiving clerks is White (55.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.5%), Black or African American (11.1%) and Asian (6.7%).
  • Receiving clerks are most in-demand in Houston, TX.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $34,099, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women receiving clerks earned 97% of what men earned.
  • Pennsylvania is the best state for receiving clerks to live.
  • Receiving clerks are 54% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Receiving clerk gender statistics

39.8% of receiving clerks are women and 60.2% of receiving clerks are men.
  • Male, 60.2%
  • Female, 39.8%

Receiving clerk gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male60.2%
Female39.8%

Receiving clerk gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$31,927
female-income
Female income
$31,069

Receiving clerk gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in receiving clerk positions over time. Currently, 39.8% of receiving clerks are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Receiving clerk gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201063.06%36.94%
201163.31%36.69%
201263.74%36.26%
201365.38%34.62%
201464.37%35.63%
201562.86%37.14%
201663.68%36.32%
201763.60%36.40%
201861.30%38.70%
201961.11%38.89%
202061.28%38.72%
202160.22%39.78%

Receiving clerk related jobs gender ratio

We compared receiving 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 titleMaleFemale
Cosmetician3%97%
Schedule Checker10%90%
Plant Clerk14%86%
Receiving Clerk60%40%
Raw Scales Operator95%5%
Flight Information Expediter95%5%
Centrifugal Operator96%4%

Receiving clerk demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among receiving clerks is White, which makes up 55.9% of all receiving clerks. Comparatively, 21.5% of receiving clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of receiving clerks are Black or African American.
  • White, 55.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 21.5%
  • Black or African American, 11.1%
  • Asian, 6.7%
  • Unknown, 4.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Receiving clerk race

Receiving clerk racePercentages
White55.9%
Hispanic or Latino21.5%
Black or African American11.1%
Asian6.7%
Unknown4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Receiving clerk race and ethnicity over time

See how receiving clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Receiving clerk race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201061.51%12.72%5.47%17.96%
201160.02%13.43%5.10%18.59%
201260.79%12.89%5.19%18.51%
201361.95%12.33%4.82%18.38%
201461.34%12.00%5.14%18.96%
201560.74%12.28%5.41%19.05%
201660.92%12.10%5.39%18.89%
201759.59%12.19%4.96%20.49%
201859.69%12.63%5.30%19.34%
201960.05%11.23%5.79%20.30%
202057.97%11.13%6.11%19.45%
202155.90%11.13%6.72%21.45%

Receiving clerk wage gap by race

$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$31,722
White$31,888
Black or African American$31,958
Asian$32,194
Hispanic or Latino$31,874

Average receiving clerk age

See how the average age of receiving clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Receiving clerk age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4345
Unknown4440
Asian4146
Hispanic or Latino4041
White4447
American Indian and Alaska Native38

Receiving clerk age breakdown

The average age of receiving clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the receiving clerk population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Receiving clerk age breakdown

Receiving Clerk YearsPercentages
40+ years58%
30-40 years22%
20-30 years19%

Receiving clerk educational attainment

  • High School Diploma, 42%
  • Associate, 22%
  • Bachelor's, 19%
  • Diploma, 11%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Receiving clerks by degree level

Receiving clerk degreePercentages
High School Diploma42%
Associate22%
Bachelor's19%
Diploma11%
Other Degrees6%

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Receiving clerk wage gap by degree level

$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$31,786
Bachelor's Degree$32,667
Some College/ Associate Degree$32,099

Receiving clerk employment statistics

Most receiving clerks work for a private in the retail industry.

Company size where receiving clerks work

Below, you can see the size of companies where receiving clerks work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Receiving clerk jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees6%
100 - 500 employees9%
500 - 1,000 employees4%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees51%

Receiving clerk jobs by company type

Employees with the receiving clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most receiving clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Receiving clerk jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public45%
Private54%
Government1%

Receiving clerk jobs by industry

The most common industries for receiving clerks are retail, manufacturing and professional.

Retail

Fortune 500

Manufacturing

Transportation

Professional

Receiving clerk turnover and employment statistics

Receiving clerk unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for receiving clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Receiving clerk unemployment rate by year

YearReceiving clerk unemployment rate
201012.68%
201111.12%
201210.03%
20138.30%
20146.72%
20155.48%
20164.88%
20175.17%
20184.97%
20194.23%
20206.34%
20216.97%

Average receiving clerk tenure

The average receiving clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24,473 receiving clerks resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Receiving clerk tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year27%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years5%
11+ years9%

Receiving clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of receiving clerks that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Receiving Clerk5.59%-
Scan Coordinator6.40%18,386
Mail Courier8.26%28,031
Registered Mail Clerk10.33%80,578
Planner/Scheduler10.63%22,279
Centrifugal Operator11.70%31,464
Emergency Vehicle Dispatcher17.25%28,049

Similar receiving clerk jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Scan Coordinator6.40%18,386
Mail Courier8.26%28,031
Registered Mail Clerk10.33%80,578
Planner/Scheduler10.63%22,279
Centrifugal Operator11.70%31,464
Emergency Vehicle Dispatcher17.25%28,049

Foreign languages spoken by receiving clerks

The most common foreign language among receiving clerks is Spanish at 81.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.4% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 2.5%.
  • Spanish, 81.1%
  • French, 4.4%
  • Carrier, 2.5%
  • German, 2.1%
  • Arabic, 1.5%
  • Other, 8.4%

Receiving clerk languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish81.1%
French4.4%
Carrier2.5%
German2.1%
Arabic1.5%
Other8.4%

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Receiving clerk location demographics

The amount you can make as a receiving clerk can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of receiving clerks is $42,138. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do receiving clerks earn the most?

Receiving clerks earn the most in North Dakota, where the average receiving clerk salary is $35,144. The map here shows where receiving clerks earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Receiving Clerks?

By looking through more than 24,473 resumes, we found that the most popular places for receiving clerks are Memphis, TN and Houston, TX.
Number of Receiving Clerks

Receiving clerk jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California7,348$33,291
2Texas4,072$27,594
3Pennsylvania3,110$32,310
4Florida3,101$24,177
5Ohio2,530$31,303
6New York2,431$32,095
7Illinois2,201$30,493
8Michigan1,998$29,258
9Georgia1,983$27,342
10Indiana1,931$30,844
11Massachusetts1,717$32,630
12North Carolina1,691$27,112
13Virginia1,655$29,909
14Arizona1,625$30,956
15New Jersey1,585$34,879
16Washington1,530$35,036
17Tennessee1,508$27,583
18Maryland1,432$32,101
19Wisconsin1,389$32,124
20Minnesota1,371$32,923
21Missouri1,177$27,412
22Colorado1,025$30,280
23Oregon1,007$33,288
24Kentucky971$27,521
25Kansas831$27,787
26South Carolina754$27,295
27Utah723$26,469
28Connecticut696$31,857
29Iowa526$29,852
30Alabama526$26,674
31Oklahoma492$25,197
32Mississippi410$25,475
33Nebraska373$27,867
34Arkansas368$29,221
35Nevada354$30,403
36Louisiana348$27,121
37Idaho304$29,636
38New Hampshire296$32,143
39New Mexico240$26,332
40Rhode Island232$32,407
41Delaware204$27,949
42West Virginia191$30,301
43South Dakota179$23,281
44Maine152$30,454
45Alaska144$25,486
46Vermont124$31,465
47North Dakota119$35,144
48Hawaii115$31,694
49District of Columbia105$29,368
50Wyoming76$29,943
51Montana48$30,788

Where are receiving clerks in high demand?

Receiving clerks are in high demand in Houston, TX. There are currently 13 job openings for receiving clerks here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country receiving clerks are in the most demand.
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