Collator operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Collator operator gender statistics
25.8% of collator operators are women and 74.2% of collator operators are men.
- Male, 74.2%
- Female, 25.8%
Collator operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.2% |
| Female | 25.8% |
Collator operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,519
Female income
$36,023
Collator operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in collator operator positions over time. Currently, 25.8% of collator operators are female.
Collator operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.36% | 20.64% |
| 2011 | 79.10% | 20.90% |
| 2012 | 77.29% | 22.71% |
| 2013 | 80.87% | 19.13% |
| 2014 | 78.72% | 21.28% |
| 2015 | 80.06% | 19.94% |
| 2016 | 74.21% | 25.79% |
| 2017 | 72.02% | 27.98% |
| 2018 | 77.24% | 22.76% |
| 2019 | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| 2020 | 77.64% | 22.36% |
| 2021 | 74.18% | 25.82% |
Collator operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared collator operators 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 Operator | 74% | 26% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Collator operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among collator operators is White, which makes up 46.3% of all collator operators. Comparatively, 26.0% of collator operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of collator operators are Black or African American.
- White, 46.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.0%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Collator operator race
| Collator operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 46.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Collator operator race and ethnicity over time
See how collator operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Collator operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.14% | 6.33% | 7.67% | 16.61% |
| 2011 | 67.47% | 10.13% | 4.88% | 15.97% |
| 2012 | 68.42% | 5.67% | 3.26% | 19.58% |
| 2013 | 67.65% | 5.93% | 7.84% | 16.16% |
| 2014 | 65.47% | 10.21% | 5.52% | 15.65% |
| 2015 | 63.90% | 8.92% | 7.01% | 18.75% |
| 2016 | 63.70% | 7.61% | 7.84% | 18.99% |
| 2017 | 64.27% | 7.32% | 2.92% | 22.12% |
| 2018 | 63.53% | 4.70% | 5.07% | 22.94% |
| 2019 | 69.59% | 6.82% | 4.02% | 17.25% |
| 2020 | 61.51% | 5.87% | 8.14% | 20.81% |
| 2021 | 46.30% | 12.84% | 9.56% | 26.01% |
Collator operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian collator operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american collator operators have the lowest average salary at $35,768.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,594 |
| White | $36,730 |
| Black or African American | $35,768 |
| Asian | $38,792 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,800 |
Average collator operator age
See how the average age of collator operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Collator operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 36 |
Collator operator age breakdown
The average age of collator operators is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the collator operator population.
Collator operator age breakdown
| Collator Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Collator operator educational attainment
The most common degree for collator operators is high school diploma, with 54% of collator operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Collator operators by degree level
| Collator operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Collator operator employment statistics
Most collator operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where collator operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where collator operators work.
Collator operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Collator operator jobs by company type
Employees with the collator operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most collator operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Collator operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 2% |
Collator operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for collator operators are manufacturing, media and professional.
Collator operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Media | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Collator operator turnover and employment statistics
Collator operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for collator operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Collator operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Collator operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.67% |
| 2011 | 9.32% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 7.69% |
| 2014 | 5.71% |
| 2015 | 7.52% |
| 2016 | 4.71% |
| 2017 | 8.76% |
| 2018 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 4.11% |
| 2020 | 7.66% |
| 2021 | 5.80% |
Average collator operator tenure
The average collator operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 361 collator operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Collator operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Collator operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of collator operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teleprinter | 4.67% | 626 |
| Program Support Clerk | 5.99% | 187,816 |
| Boardman | 6.98% | 334 |
| Mailer Apprentice | 7.17% | 5,779 |
| Senior Claims Processor | 11.18% | 14,768 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Collator Operator | 14.20% | - |
Similar collator operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teleprinter | 4.67% | 626 |
| Program Support Clerk | 5.99% | 187,816 |
| Boardman | 6.98% | 334 |
| Mailer Apprentice | 7.17% | 5,779 |
| Senior Claims Processor | 11.18% | 14,768 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
Foreign languages spoken by collator operators
The most common foreign language among collator operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
Collator operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |