Collator demographics and statistics in the US
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Collator gender statistics
57.1% of collators are women and 42.9% of collators are men.
- Female, 57.1%
- Male, 42.9%
Collator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% |
| Male | 42.9% |
Collator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,725
Female income
$54,094
Collator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in collator positions over time. Currently, 57.1% of collators are female.
Collator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.01% | 58.99% |
| 2011 | 40.43% | 59.57% |
| 2012 | 39.54% | 60.46% |
| 2013 | 41.21% | 58.79% |
| 2014 | 42.40% | 57.60% |
| 2015 | 40.15% | 59.85% |
| 2016 | 39.87% | 60.13% |
| 2017 | 41.08% | 58.92% |
| 2018 | 44.24% | 55.76% |
| 2019 | 42.78% | 57.22% |
| 2020 | 43.14% | 56.86% |
| 2021 | 42.91% | 57.09% |
Collator related jobs gender ratio
We compared collators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Collator | 43% | 57% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Collator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among collators is White, which makes up 57.4% of all collators. Comparatively, 20.1% of collators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of collators are Black or African American.
- White, 57.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Collator race
| Collator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Collator race and ethnicity over time
See how collator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Collator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.85% | 11.34% | 4.20% | 15.76% |
| 2011 | 64.54% | 12.41% | 4.60% | 15.30% |
| 2012 | 64.28% | 10.98% | 4.27% | 17.31% |
| 2013 | 64.28% | 10.79% | 4.95% | 16.81% |
| 2014 | 64.29% | 11.31% | 4.74% | 16.76% |
| 2015 | 64.47% | 10.79% | 4.74% | 17.00% |
| 2016 | 62.79% | 10.53% | 5.05% | 18.00% |
| 2017 | 61.87% | 10.40% | 5.20% | 19.37% |
| 2018 | 63.08% | 10.38% | 5.59% | 17.77% |
| 2019 | 63.07% | 10.19% | 5.23% | 18.19% |
| 2020 | 60.21% | 10.37% | 5.59% | 18.49% |
| 2021 | 57.42% | 11.31% | 5.60% | 20.09% |
Collator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian collators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american collators have the lowest average salary at $57,768.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,565 |
| White | $62,111 |
| Black or African American | $57,768 |
| Asian | $65,452 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,969 |
Average collator age
See how the average age of collators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Collator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 44.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Collator age breakdown
The average age of collators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the collator population.
Collator age breakdown
| Collator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Collator educational attainment
The most common degree for collators is associate degree, with 28% of collators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Collators by degree level
| Collator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Collator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, collators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,642 annually. With a Doctorate degree, collators earn a median annual income of $72,480 compared to $64,102 for collators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,642 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,957 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,102 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,480 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,413 |
Collator employment statistics
Company size where collators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where collators work.
Collator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Collator jobs by industry
The most common industries for collators are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Collator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Media | 13% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Collator turnover and employment statistics
Collator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for collators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Collator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Collator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 4.75% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 3.89% |
| 2021 | 3.89% |
Average collator tenure
The average collator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 314 collators resumes in Zippia's database.
Collator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Collator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of collators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Specialist | 4.67% | 89,081 |
| Transit Clerk | 5.99% | 66,741 |
| Collator | 6.98% | - |
| Mailroom Clerk | 7.17% | 97,476 |
| Insurance Claims Processor | 11.18% | 48,777 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Collator Operator | 14.20% | 41,060 |
Similar collator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Specialist | 4.67% | 89,081 |
| Transit Clerk | 5.99% | 66,741 |
| Mailroom Clerk | 7.17% | 97,476 |
| Insurance Claims Processor | 11.18% | 48,777 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Collator Operator | 14.20% | 41,060 |
Foreign languages spoken by collators
The most common foreign language among collators is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- German, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Collator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |