Shipping clerk, packing vs clerk

The differences between shipping clerks, packing and clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a shipping clerk, packing, becoming a clerk takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a clerk has an average salary of $31,163, which is higher than the $28,049 average annual salary of a shipping clerk, packing.

The top three skills for a shipping clerk, packing include shipping receiving, computer system and hand tools. The most important skills for a clerk are basic math, math, and data entry.

Shipping clerk, packing vs clerk overview

	Shipping Clerk, Packing	Clerk
Yearly salary	$28,049	$31,163
Hourly rate	$13.49	$14.98
Growth rate	-3%	-5%
Number of jobs	70,456	80,311
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Average age	43	47
Years of experience	12	2

Shipping clerk, packing vs clerk salary

Shipping clerks, packing and clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Shipping Clerk, Packing	Clerk
Average salary	$28,049	$31,163
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $34,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	University of Massachusetts Boston
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between shipping clerk, packing and clerk education

There are a few differences between a shipping clerk, packing and a clerk in terms of educational background:

	Shipping Clerk, Packing	Clerk
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Western Carolina University

Shipping clerk, packing vs clerk demographics

Here are the differences between shipping clerks, packing' and clerks' demographics:

	Shipping Clerk, Packing	Clerk
Average age	43	47
Gender ratio	Male, 47.1% Female, 52.9%	Male, 34.1% Female, 65.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% Asian, 6.5% White, 57.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between shipping clerk, packing and clerk duties and responsibilities

Shipping clerk, packing example responsibilities.

Manage paperwork for international sales, such as international invoice, shipper letters, and packing list.
Affix shipping labels on pack skids or stencils identifying shipping information on crates.
Maintain clear and open communication with customers regarding shipping logistics to ensure product deliver according to customer's expectations.
Move motorcycles and snowmobiles with forklift.

Clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Manage orthopedic accounts regarding payment posting through IDX medical systems.
Administer financial bookkeeping by way of QuickBooks.
Bank reconciliation in QuickBooks and assist bookkeeper when need.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Call DMV's and dealerships when liens are not perfect.

Shipping clerk, packing vs clerk skills

Common shipping clerk, packing skills

Shipping Receiving, 32%
Computer System, 18%
Hand Tools, 14%
USPS, 5%
Fed-Ex, 5%
DHL, 4%

Common clerk skills

Basic Math, 18%
Math, 10%
Data Entry, 10%
Customer Service, 9%
Cleanliness, 8%
POS, 5%