Claims collector demographics and statistics in the US
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Claims collector gender statistics
84.2% of claims collectors are women and 15.8% of claims collectors are men.
- Female, 84.2%
- Male, 15.8%
Claims collector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.2% |
| Male | 15.8% |
Claims collector gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,480
Female income
$36,551
Claims collector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in claims collector positions over time. Currently, 84.2% of claims collectors are female.
Claims collector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.06% | 81.94% |
| 2011 | 16.98% | 83.02% |
| 2012 | 16.74% | 83.26% |
| 2013 | 15.54% | 84.46% |
| 2014 | 15.44% | 84.56% |
| 2015 | 16.10% | 83.90% |
| 2016 | 16.19% | 83.81% |
| 2017 | 15.37% | 84.63% |
| 2018 | 16.74% | 83.26% |
| 2019 | 13.46% | 86.54% |
| 2020 | 12.74% | 87.26% |
| 2021 | 15.81% | 84.19% |
Claims collector related jobs gender ratio
We compared claims 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% |
| Claims Collector | 16% | 84% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Claims collector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among claims collectors is White, which makes up 58.4% of all claims collectors. Comparatively, 19.5% of claims collectors are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of claims collectors are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Claims collector race
| Claims collector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Claims collector race and ethnicity over time
See how claims collector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Claims collector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.99% | 16.39% | 3.44% | 17.42% |
| 2011 | 58.21% | 17.44% | 3.30% | 17.82% |
| 2012 | 60.45% | 17.75% | 3.29% | 15.33% |
| 2013 | 58.73% | 18.30% | 3.91% | 16.27% |
| 2014 | 59.69% | 16.56% | 3.37% | 17.67% |
| 2015 | 58.33% | 16.58% | 3.17% | 18.47% |
| 2016 | 61.31% | 15.09% | 2.26% | 18.20% |
| 2017 | 58.47% | 18.45% | 3.34% | 16.55% |
| 2018 | 60.76% | 13.55% | 3.72% | 19.02% |
| 2019 | 57.37% | 15.40% | 3.17% | 21.23% |
| 2020 | 56.10% | 15.99% | 3.32% | 19.02% |
| 2021 | 58.44% | 14.08% | 3.51% | 19.50% |
Claims collector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian claims collectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown claims collectors have the lowest average salary at $36,875.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,875 |
| White | $37,593 |
| Black or African American | $37,608 |
| Asian | $37,673 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,659 |
Average claims collector age
See how the average age of claims collectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Claims 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 |
Claims collector age breakdown
The average age of claims collectors is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the claims collector population.
Claims collector age breakdown
| Claims Collector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Claims collector educational attainment
The most common degree for claims collectors is bachelor's degree, with 34% of claims collectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Claims collectors by degree level
| Claims collector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Claims collector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, claims collectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,430 annually. With a Associate degree, claims collectors earn a median annual income of $36,893 compared to $36,883 for claims collectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,883 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,430 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,893 |
Claims collector employment statistics
Most claims collectors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where claims collectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where claims collectors work.
Claims collector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Claims collector jobs by company type
Employees with the claims collector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most claims collectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Claims collector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 1% |
Claims collector jobs by industry
The most common industries for claims collectors are health care, professional and finance.
Claims collector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 42% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Claims collector turnover and employment statistics
Claims collector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for claims collectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Claims collector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Claims 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 claims collector tenure
The average claims collector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 278 claims collectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Claims collector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Claims collector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of claims 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 |
| Tag Clerk | 6.92% | 66,491 |
| Mail Teller | 7.10% | 26,284 |
| Medicare Billing Specialist | 7.32% | 54,593 |
| Claims Collector | 7.90% | - |
| Benefits Clerk | 9.54% | 75,454 |
| Gaming Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 51,989 |
Similar claims collector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Tag Clerk | 6.92% | 66,491 |
| Mail Teller | 7.10% | 26,284 |
| Medicare Billing Specialist | 7.32% | 54,593 |
| Benefits Clerk | 9.54% | 75,454 |
| Gaming Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 51,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by claims collectors
The most common foreign language among claims collectors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Ukrainian, 12.5%
Claims collector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Ukrainian | 12.5% |
