Shipping order clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Shipping order clerk gender statistics
37.4% of shipping order clerks are women and 62.6% of shipping order clerks are men.
- Male, 62.6%
- Female, 37.4%
Shipping order clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.6% |
| Female | 37.4% |
Shipping order clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,214
Female income
$32,199
Shipping order clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shipping order clerk positions over time. Currently, 37.4% of shipping order clerks are female.
Shipping order clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.18% | 30.82% |
| 2011 | 70.64% | 29.36% |
| 2012 | 69.59% | 30.41% |
| 2013 | 67.96% | 32.04% |
| 2014 | 73.27% | 26.73% |
| 2015 | 71.25% | 28.75% |
| 2016 | 75.58% | 24.42% |
| 2017 | 75.51% | 24.49% |
| 2018 | 65.26% | 34.74% |
| 2019 | 58.74% | 41.26% |
| 2020 | 59.42% | 40.58% |
| 2021 | 62.61% | 37.39% |
Shipping order clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared shipping order clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Shipping Order Clerk | 63% | 37% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Shipping order clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shipping order clerks is White, which makes up 63.9% of all shipping order clerks. Comparatively, 15.5% of shipping order clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of shipping order clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Shipping order clerk race
| Shipping order clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Shipping order clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how shipping order clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shipping order clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.33% | 10.26% | 3.97% | 15.47% |
| 2011 | 68.62% | 10.67% | 4.60% | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 68.19% | 11.29% | 4.25% | 14.37% |
| 2013 | 66.94% | 9.57% | 6.46% | 14.68% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 10.61% | 4.63% | 13.96% |
| 2015 | 66.49% | 11.31% | 4.53% | 14.55% |
| 2016 | 64.51% | 10.18% | 6.54% | 15.42% |
| 2017 | 67.77% | 11.12% | 3.90% | 15.43% |
| 2018 | 66.94% | 11.74% | 5.29% | 13.07% |
| 2019 | 66.86% | 9.13% | 6.85% | 14.85% |
| 2020 | 63.86% | 9.81% | 4.32% | 16.60% |
| 2021 | 63.88% | 9.45% | 5.95% | 15.55% |
Shipping order clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian shipping order clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown shipping order clerks have the lowest average salary at $32,426.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,426 |
| White | $32,784 |
| Black or African American | $33,499 |
| Asian | $34,026 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,356 |
Average shipping order clerk age
See how the average age of shipping order clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shipping order clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 29.5 | 44 |
| White | 39.5 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 37.5 | 48 |
| Asian | 38 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 45 |
Shipping order clerk age breakdown
The average age of shipping order clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the shipping order clerk population.
Shipping order clerk age breakdown
| Shipping Order Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Shipping order clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for shipping order clerks is high school diploma, with 39% of shipping order clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Shipping order clerks by degree level
| Shipping order clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Shipping order clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shipping order clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,875 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, shipping order clerks earn a median annual income of $34,581 compared to $31,808 for shipping order clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,875 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,224 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,581 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,808 |
Shipping order clerk employment statistics
Company size where shipping order clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shipping order clerks work.
Shipping order clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Shipping order clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for shipping order clerks are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Shipping order clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Retail | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Shipping order clerk turnover and employment statistics
Shipping order clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shipping order clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shipping order clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shipping order clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.90% |
| 2011 | 9.62% |
| 2012 | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 7.91% |
| 2015 | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 5.73% |
| 2017 | 5.47% |
| 2018 | 4.57% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 7.50% |
Average shipping order clerk tenure
The average shipping order clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 395 shipping order clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Shipping order clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Shipping order clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shipping order 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Order Clerk | 5.53% | - |
| Social Security Benefits Interviewer | 6.73% | 97,464 |
| Customer Service Associate Lead | 7.19% | 257,604 |
| Document Clerk | 8.60% | 99,244 |
| Credit Processor | 8.99% | 11,088 |
| Library Services Assistant | 11.16% | 57,450 |
| Human Resources Assistant & Recruiter | 15.31% | 68,356 |
Similar shipping order clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security Benefits Interviewer | 6.73% | 97,464 |
| Customer Service Associate Lead | 7.19% | 257,604 |
| Document Clerk | 8.60% | 99,244 |
| Credit Processor | 8.99% | 11,088 |
| Library Services Assistant | 11.16% | 57,450 |
| Human Resources Assistant & Recruiter | 15.31% | 68,356 |
Foreign languages spoken by shipping order clerks
The most common foreign language among shipping order clerks is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 11.1% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Swedish, 11.1%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Lingala, 11.1%
Shipping order clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Swedish | 11.1% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Lingala | 11.1% |
