Train clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Train clerk gender statistics
59.6% of train clerks are women and 40.4% of train clerks are men.
- Female, 59.6%
- Male, 40.4%
Train clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.6% |
| Male | 40.4% |
Train clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,079
Female income
$37,148
Train clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in train clerk positions over time. Currently, 59.6% of train clerks are female.
Train clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.70% | 73.30% |
| 2011 | 28.17% | 71.83% |
| 2012 | 29.90% | 70.10% |
| 2013 | 29.63% | 70.37% |
| 2014 | 29.30% | 70.70% |
| 2015 | 30.57% | 69.43% |
| 2016 | 30.09% | 69.91% |
| 2017 | 32.05% | 67.95% |
| 2018 | 32.89% | 67.11% |
| 2019 | 37.75% | 62.25% |
| 2020 | 38.13% | 61.87% |
| 2021 | 40.36% | 59.64% |
Train clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared train 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% |
| Train Clerk | 40% | 60% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Train clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among train clerks is White, which makes up 56.3% of all train clerks. Comparatively, 23.4% of train clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of train clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.4%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Train clerk race
| Train clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Train clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how train clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Train clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.79% | 9.44% | 3.33% | 18.94% |
| 2011 | 64.43% | 9.01% | 4.76% | 18.79% |
| 2012 | 66.12% | 9.99% | 3.32% | 17.80% |
| 2013 | 62.92% | 10.01% | 5.21% | 17.99% |
| 2014 | 60.63% | 11.77% | 5.13% | 18.74% |
| 2015 | 62.66% | 10.61% | 5.18% | 18.31% |
| 2016 | 61.30% | 11.85% | 3.15% | 20.42% |
| 2017 | 57.30% | 12.76% | 4.11% | 22.27% |
| 2018 | 59.53% | 10.70% | 5.19% | 19.86% |
| 2019 | 58.30% | 11.17% | 4.71% | 21.70% |
| 2020 | 55.71% | 10.80% | 4.95% | 22.91% |
| 2021 | 56.30% | 8.28% | 5.36% | 23.36% |
Train clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american train clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino train clerks have the lowest average salary at $37,688.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,042 |
| White | $37,820 |
| Black or African American | $38,490 |
| Asian | $38,360 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,688 |
Average train clerk age
See how the average age of train clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Train clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 39 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 48 |
| Asian | 42 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 43 |
Train clerk age breakdown
The average age of train clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the train clerk population.
Train clerk age breakdown
| Train Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Train clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for train clerks is bachelor's degree, with 38% of train clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Train clerks by degree level
| Train clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Train clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, train clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,905 annually. With a Associate degree, train clerks earn a median annual income of $38,055 compared to $37,435 for train clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,435 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,905 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,055 |
Train clerk employment statistics
Most train clerks work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where train clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where train clerks work.
Train clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Train clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the train clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most train clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Train clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 12% |
Train clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for train clerks are retail, government and transportation.
Train clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Government | 10% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Train clerk turnover and employment statistics
Train clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for train clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Train clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Train clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.71% |
| 2011 | 7.36% |
| 2012 | 6.63% |
| 2013 | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 5.48% |
| 2015 | 4.40% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.66% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 3.64% |
| 2020 | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 8.25% |
Average train clerk tenure
The average train clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 544 train clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Train clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Train clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of train 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Customer Relations Specialist | 7.19% | 215,862 |
| Document Clerk | 8.60% | 99,244 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Pager | 11.16% | 103 |
| Train Clerk | 12.37% | - |
| Employment Assistant | 15.31% | 4,946 |
Similar train clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Customer Relations Specialist | 7.19% | 215,862 |
| Document Clerk | 8.60% | 99,244 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Pager | 11.16% | 103 |
| Employment Assistant | 15.31% | 4,946 |
Foreign languages spoken by train clerks
The most common foreign language among train clerks is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 6.7% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- Cantonese, 6.7%
- Mandarin, 6.7%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- Other, 6.5%
Train clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| Cantonese | 6.7% |
| Mandarin | 6.7% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.5% |
