City collector demographics and statistics in the US
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City collector gender statistics
60.7% of city collectors are women and 39.3% of city collectors are men.
- Female, 60.7%
- Male, 39.3%
City collector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.7% |
| Male | 39.3% |
City collector gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,444
Female income
$33,032
City collector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city collector positions over time. Currently, 60.7% of city collectors are female.
City collector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.17% | 56.83% |
| 2011 | 41.33% | 58.67% |
| 2012 | 40.92% | 59.08% |
| 2013 | 38.80% | 61.20% |
| 2014 | 38.61% | 61.39% |
| 2015 | 39.79% | 60.21% |
| 2016 | 39.96% | 60.04% |
| 2017 | 38.48% | 61.52% |
| 2018 | 40.92% | 59.08% |
| 2019 | 34.88% | 65.12% |
| 2020 | 33.47% | 66.53% |
| 2021 | 39.29% | 60.71% |
City collector related jobs gender ratio
We compared city collectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, time recorder and recovery agent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Billing Clerk | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist/Accounts Receivable | 5% | 95% |
| Directory Clerk | 7% | 93% |
| City Collector | 39% | 61% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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City collector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city collectors is White, which makes up 62.2% of all city collectors. Comparatively, 15.8% of city collectors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of city collectors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
City collector race
| City collector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
City collector race and ethnicity over time
See how city collector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City collector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.72% | 15.91% | 3.71% | 13.75% |
| 2011 | 61.93% | 16.97% | 3.57% | 14.15% |
| 2012 | 64.17% | 17.28% | 3.56% | 11.66% |
| 2013 | 62.45% | 17.83% | 4.18% | 12.60% |
| 2014 | 63.41% | 16.08% | 3.64% | 14.00% |
| 2015 | 62.05% | 16.11% | 3.44% | 14.80% |
| 2016 | 65.03% | 14.62% | 2.53% | 14.53% |
| 2017 | 62.19% | 17.97% | 3.62% | 12.88% |
| 2018 | 64.48% | 13.08% | 3.99% | 15.35% |
| 2019 | 61.09% | 14.92% | 3.44% | 17.56% |
| 2020 | 59.82% | 15.52% | 3.60% | 15.35% |
| 2021 | 62.16% | 13.61% | 3.78% | 15.83% |
City collector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian city collectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown city collectors have the lowest average salary at $33,522.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,522 |
| White | $34,616 |
| Black or African American | $34,640 |
| Asian | $34,739 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,718 |
Average city collector age
See how the average age of city collectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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City collector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 48.5 |
| White | 43 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 49 |
| Asian | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
City collector age breakdown
The average age of city collectors is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the city collector population.
City collector age breakdown
| City Collector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
City collector educational attainment
The most common degree for city collectors is bachelor's degree, with 47% of city collectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
City collectors by degree level
| City collector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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City collector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, city collectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,910 annually. With a Associate degree, city collectors earn a median annual income of $33,550 compared to $33,533 for city collectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,533 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,910 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,550 |
City collector employment statistics
Company size where city collectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city collectors work.
City collector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
City collector jobs by company type
Employees with the city collector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most city collectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
City collector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 33% |
City collector turnover and employment statistics
City collector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city collectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City collector unemployment rate by year
| Year | City collector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.02% |
| 2011 | 12.36% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 10.37% |
| 2014 | 8.36% |
| 2015 | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 5.43% |
| 2017 | 4.15% |
| 2018 | 4.83% |
| 2019 | 4.01% |
| 2020 | 4.42% |
| 2021 | 5.16% |
Average city collector tenure
The average city collector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 city collectors resumes in Zippia's database.
City collector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
City collector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city collectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Accounting Assistant | 6.92% | 63,945 |
| Collection Teller | 7.10% | 11,728 |
| Billing Analyst | 7.32% | 30,566 |
| City Collector | 7.90% | - |
| Payroll Administrator | 9.54% | 55,490 |
| Bank Vault Custodian | 10.47% | 11,048 |
Similar city collector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Accounting Assistant | 6.92% | 63,945 |
| Collection Teller | 7.10% | 11,728 |
| Billing Analyst | 7.32% | 30,566 |
| Payroll Administrator | 9.54% | 55,490 |
| Bank Vault Custodian | 10.47% | 11,048 |
Foreign languages spoken by city collectors
The most common foreign language among city collectors is Greek at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Greek, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Italian, 33.3%
City collector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Greek | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Italian | 33.3% |