Tool clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool clerk gender statistics
28.1% of tool clerks are women and 71.9% of tool clerks are men.
- Male, 71.9%
- Female, 28.1%
Tool clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.9% |
| Female | 28.1% |
Tool clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,672
Female income
$32,997
Tool clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool clerk positions over time. Currently, 28.1% of tool clerks are female.
Tool clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.86% | 29.14% |
| 2011 | 71.74% | 28.26% |
| 2012 | 72.30% | 27.70% |
| 2013 | 72.45% | 27.55% |
| 2014 | 73.00% | 27.00% |
| 2015 | 72.90% | 27.10% |
| 2016 | 72.91% | 27.09% |
| 2017 | 72.94% | 27.06% |
| 2018 | 73.30% | 26.70% |
| 2019 | 71.86% | 28.14% |
| 2020 | 72.87% | 27.13% |
| 2021 | 71.94% | 28.06% |
Tool clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Tool Clerk | 72% | 28% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Tool clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool clerks is White, which makes up 52.0% of all tool clerks. Comparatively, 24.2% of tool clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of tool clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 52.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.2%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Tool clerk race
| Tool clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Tool clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how tool clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.79% | 12.13% | 5.67% | 20.79% |
| 2011 | 56.36% | 13.38% | 5.35% | 21.12% |
| 2012 | 56.44% | 13.36% | 5.34% | 21.29% |
| 2013 | 57.19% | 13.04% | 5.44% | 20.92% |
| 2014 | 56.49% | 13.21% | 5.48% | 21.20% |
| 2015 | 56.81% | 12.70% | 5.70% | 20.93% |
| 2016 | 55.61% | 12.94% | 5.62% | 21.72% |
| 2017 | 55.72% | 12.74% | 5.64% | 21.99% |
| 2018 | 56.04% | 11.63% | 6.05% | 22.55% |
| 2019 | 55.38% | 11.79% | 5.86% | 22.51% |
| 2020 | 53.55% | 11.64% | 6.34% | 22.63% |
| 2021 | 52.00% | 10.88% | 6.20% | 24.17% |
Tool clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino tool clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown tool clerks have the lowest average salary at $33,473.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,473 |
| White | $33,566 |
| Black or African American | $33,575 |
| Asian | $33,725 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,023 |
Average tool clerk age
See how the average age of tool clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tool clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Tool clerk age breakdown
The average age of tool clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the tool clerk population.
Tool clerk age breakdown
| Tool Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Tool clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for tool clerks is high school diploma, with 33% of tool clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Tool clerks by degree level
| Tool clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Tool clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tool clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,214 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tool clerks earn a median annual income of $34,772 compared to $33,689 for tool clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,214 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,956 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,772 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,689 |
Tool clerk employment statistics
Most tool clerks work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where tool clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tool clerks work.
Tool clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Tool clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the tool clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tool clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tool clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 7% |
Tool clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for tool clerks are transportation, professional and manufacturing.
Tool clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Tool clerk turnover and employment statistics
Tool clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average tool clerk tenure
The average tool clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 161 tool clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Tool clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Clerk | 6.40% | - |
| Package Delivery Room Service Runner | 8.26% | 54,136 |
| Rural Route Carrier | 9.48% | 22,379 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Material Processor | 10.63% | 25,241 |
| Computer Forwarding System Markup Clerk | 11.70% | 92,286 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Similar tool clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Package Delivery Room Service Runner | 8.26% | 54,136 |
| Rural Route Carrier | 9.48% | 22,379 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Material Processor | 10.63% | 25,241 |
| Computer Forwarding System Markup Clerk | 11.70% | 92,286 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Foreign languages spoken by tool clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tool clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |