Shipping clerk, packing demographics and statistics in the US
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Shipping clerk, packing gender statistics
52.9% of shipping clerks, packing are women and 47.1% of shipping clerks, packing are men.
- Female, 52.9%
- Male, 47.1%
Shipping clerk, packing gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% |
| Male | 47.1% |
Shipping clerk, packing gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,447
Female income
$27,679
Shipping clerk, packing gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shipping clerk, packing positions over time. Currently, 52.9% of shipping clerks, packing are female.
Shipping clerk, packing gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.15% | 49.85% |
| 2011 | 50.42% | 49.58% |
| 2012 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2013 | 52.67% | 47.33% |
| 2014 | 51.56% | 48.44% |
| 2015 | 49.94% | 50.06% |
| 2016 | 50.82% | 49.18% |
| 2017 | 50.73% | 49.27% |
| 2018 | 48.28% | 51.72% |
| 2019 | 48.08% | 51.92% |
| 2020 | 48.26% | 51.74% |
| 2021 | 47.15% | 52.85% |
Shipping clerk, packing related jobs gender ratio
We compared shipping clerks, packing 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% |
| Shipping Clerk, Packing | 47% | 53% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Shipping clerk, packing demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shipping clerks, packing is White, which makes up 57.0% of all shipping clerks, packing. Comparatively, 20.2% of shipping clerks, packing are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of shipping clerks, packing are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Shipping clerk, packing race
| Shipping clerk, packing race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Shipping clerk, packing race and ethnicity over time
See how shipping clerk, packing racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shipping clerk, packing race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.64% | 13.05% | 5.26% | 16.66% |
| 2011 | 61.15% | 13.76% | 4.89% | 17.29% |
| 2012 | 61.92% | 13.22% | 4.99% | 17.21% |
| 2013 | 63.08% | 12.66% | 4.62% | 17.09% |
| 2014 | 62.47% | 12.32% | 4.94% | 17.66% |
| 2015 | 61.87% | 12.61% | 5.21% | 17.75% |
| 2016 | 62.05% | 12.43% | 5.19% | 17.60% |
| 2017 | 60.72% | 12.52% | 4.75% | 19.19% |
| 2018 | 60.82% | 12.96% | 5.09% | 18.05% |
| 2019 | 61.18% | 11.56% | 5.59% | 19.00% |
| 2020 | 59.10% | 11.46% | 5.90% | 18.15% |
| 2021 | 57.03% | 11.46% | 6.51% | 20.16% |
Shipping clerk, packing wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,264 |
| White | $28,413 |
| Black or African American | $28,475 |
| Asian | $28,687 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,400 |
Average shipping clerk, packing age
See how the average age of shipping clerks, packing varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Shipping clerk, packing age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Shipping clerk, packing age breakdown
The average age of shipping clerks, packing is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the shipping clerk, packing population.
Shipping clerk, packing age breakdown
| Shipping Clerk, Packing Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Shipping clerk, packing educational attainment
The most common degree for shipping clerks, packing is high school diploma, with 51% of shipping clerks, packing earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Shipping clerks, packing by degree level
| Shipping clerk, packing degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Shipping clerk, packing wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,321 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,110 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,601 |
Shipping clerk, packing employment statistics
Most shipping clerks, packing work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where shipping clerks, packing work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shipping clerks, packing work.
Shipping clerk, packing jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Shipping clerk, packing jobs by company type
Employees with the shipping clerk, packing job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shipping clerks, packing prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Shipping clerk, packing jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 1% |
Shipping clerk, packing jobs by industry
The most common industries for shipping clerks, packing are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Shipping clerk, packing industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Shipping clerk, packing turnover and employment statistics
Shipping clerk, packing unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shipping clerks, packing between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shipping clerk, packing unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shipping clerk, packing unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.68% |
| 2011 | 11.12% |
| 2012 | 10.03% |
| 2013 | 8.30% |
| 2014 | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 5.48% |
| 2016 | 4.88% |
| 2017 | 5.17% |
| 2018 | 4.97% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 6.34% |
| 2021 | 6.97% |
Average shipping clerk, packing tenure
The average shipping clerk, packing stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 492 shipping clerks, packing resumes in Zippia's database.
Shipping clerk, packing tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Shipping clerk, packing LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shipping clerks, packing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Clerk, Packing | 5.59% | - |
| Pack Puller | 6.40% | 81,488 |
| Mail Messenger Contractor | 8.26% | 29,076 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Master Planner | 10.63% | 26,869 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Emergency Operator | 17.25% | 52,229 |
Similar shipping clerk, packing jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pack Puller | 6.40% | 81,488 |
| Mail Messenger Contractor | 8.26% | 29,076 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Master Planner | 10.63% | 26,869 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Emergency Operator | 17.25% | 52,229 |
Foreign languages spoken by shipping clerks, packing
The most common foreign language among shipping clerks, packing is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Korean, 6.7%
- French, 6.7%
Shipping clerk, packing languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Korean | 6.7% |
| French | 6.7% |
