Collections director demographics and statistics in the US
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Collections director gender statistics
44.9% of collections directors are women and 55.1% of collections directors are men.
- Male, 55.1%
- Female, 44.9%
Collections director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.1% |
| Female | 44.9% |
Collections director gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,331
Female income
$68,339
Collections director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in collections director positions over time. Currently, 44.9% of collections directors are female.
Collections director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.48% | 42.52% |
| 2011 | 57.47% | 42.53% |
| 2012 | 58.81% | 41.19% |
| 2013 | 56.85% | 43.15% |
| 2014 | 57.55% | 42.45% |
| 2015 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2016 | 57.61% | 42.39% |
| 2017 | 59.10% | 40.90% |
| 2018 | 56.46% | 43.54% |
| 2019 | 54.88% | 45.12% |
| 2020 | 55.48% | 44.52% |
| 2021 | 55.14% | 44.86% |
Collections director related jobs gender ratio
We compared collections directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Collections Director | 55% | 45% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Collections director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among collections directors is White, which makes up 65.3% of all collections directors. Comparatively, 15.1% of collections directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of collections directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Collections director race
| Collections director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Collections director race and ethnicity over time
See how collections director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Collections director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.83% | 8.32% | 5.22% | 12.97% |
| 2011 | 71.44% | 8.44% | 5.40% | 12.82% |
| 2012 | 70.78% | 8.56% | 5.73% | 13.04% |
| 2013 | 69.57% | 8.61% | 6.46% | 13.35% |
| 2014 | 69.68% | 8.23% | 6.19% | 14.19% |
| 2015 | 69.53% | 8.30% | 6.27% | 13.97% |
| 2016 | 69.46% | 8.04% | 6.61% | 13.90% |
| 2017 | 68.74% | 8.06% | 6.74% | 14.28% |
| 2018 | 68.99% | 7.64% | 6.87% | 14.50% |
| 2019 | 69.18% | 7.48% | 6.88% | 14.52% |
| 2020 | 67.10% | 7.34% | 7.04% | 14.67% |
| 2021 | 65.26% | 7.84% | 7.32% | 15.13% |
Collections director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian collections directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american collections directors have the lowest average salary at $71,624.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,331 |
| White | $78,275 |
| Black or African American | $71,624 |
| Asian | $83,454 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,460 |
Average collections director age
See how the average age of collections directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Collections director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Collections director age breakdown
The average age of collections directors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the collections director population.
Collections director age breakdown
| Collections Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Collections director educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Collections directors by degree level
| Collections director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Collections director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, collections directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $107,651 annually. With a Master's degree, collections directors earn a median annual income of $100,594 compared to $83,603 for collections directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,594 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,345 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,603 |
| Doctorate Degree | $107,651 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,334 |
Collections director employment statistics
Most collections directors work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where collections directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where collections directors work.
Collections director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Collections director jobs by company type
Employees with the collections director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most collections directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Collections director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 6% |
Collections director jobs by industry
The most common industries for collections directors are finance, health care and technology.
Collections director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 18% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Collections director turnover and employment statistics
Collections director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for collections directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Collections director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Collections director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.13% |
| 2011 | 4.53% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 2.76% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 1.89% |
| 2019 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 2.20% |
| 2021 | 2.52% |
Average collections director tenure
The average collections director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 619 collections directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Collections director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Collections director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of collections directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 4.78% | 102,287 |
| Auto Fleet Manager | 5.19% | 9,283 |
| Collections Director | 10.51% | - |
| Technical Infrastructure Manager | 11.01% | 114,623 |
| Contracts Administration Manager | 11.39% | 10,694 |
| Learning Manager | 17.60% | 19,826 |
| Director Of Human Resources | 17.78% | 46,924 |
Similar collections director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 4.78% | 102,287 |
| Auto Fleet Manager | 5.19% | 9,283 |
| Technical Infrastructure Manager | 11.01% | 114,623 |
| Contracts Administration Manager | 11.39% | 10,694 |
| Learning Manager | 17.60% | 19,826 |
| Director Of Human Resources | 17.78% | 46,924 |
Foreign languages spoken by collections directors
The most common foreign language among collections directors is Spanish at 42.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.2% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 42.3%
- French, 19.2%
- German, 7.7%
- Italian, 7.7%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Other, 19.3%
Collections director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.3% |
| French | 19.2% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Italian | 7.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Other | 19.3% |
