Collections technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Collections technician gender statistics
71.8% of collections technicians are women and 28.2% of collections technicians are men.
- Female, 71.8%
- Male, 28.2%
Collections technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.8% |
| Male | 28.2% |
Collections technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,112
Female income
$32,615
Collections technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in collections technician positions over time. Currently, 71.8% of collections technicians are female.
Collections technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.34% | 80.66% |
| 2011 | 24.68% | 75.32% |
| 2012 | 24.43% | 75.57% |
| 2013 | 26.78% | 73.22% |
| 2014 | 22.67% | 77.33% |
| 2015 | 21.63% | 78.37% |
| 2016 | 22.98% | 77.02% |
| 2017 | 22.59% | 77.41% |
| 2018 | 27.44% | 72.56% |
| 2019 | 23.32% | 76.68% |
| 2020 | 26.12% | 73.88% |
| 2021 | 28.16% | 71.84% |
Collections technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared collections technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Collections Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Collections technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among collections technicians is White, which makes up 57.7% of all collections technicians. Comparatively, 17.3% of collections technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of collections technicians are Asian.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Collections technician race
| Collections technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Collections technician race and ethnicity over time
See how collections technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Collections technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.10% | 12.00% | 6.78% | 14.19% |
| 2011 | 62.41% | 12.00% | 8.56% | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 60.56% | 14.50% | 7.43% | 15.14% |
| 2013 | 63.14% | 10.62% | 7.21% | 16.31% |
| 2014 | 63.20% | 13.21% | 7.12% | 13.01% |
| 2015 | 59.91% | 13.33% | 7.50% | 16.64% |
| 2016 | 60.11% | 14.15% | 7.23% | 16.15% |
| 2017 | 60.28% | 12.82% | 7.89% | 16.33% |
| 2018 | 58.53% | 12.04% | 7.28% | 19.03% |
| 2019 | 59.73% | 13.05% | 8.52% | 16.48% |
| 2020 | 59.70% | 10.34% | 8.83% | 15.71% |
| 2021 | 57.71% | 9.90% | 10.11% | 17.32% |
Collections technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian collections technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown collections technicians have the lowest average salary at $31,522.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,522 |
| White | $32,294 |
| Black or African American | $33,291 |
| Asian | $34,481 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,066 |
Average collections technician age
See how the average age of collections technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Collections technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 35.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 52 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 35 |
Collections technician age breakdown
The average age of collections technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the collections technician population.
Collections technician age breakdown
| Collections Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Collections technician educational attainment
The most common degree for collections technicians is bachelor's degree, with 24% of collections technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 28%
Collections technicians by degree level
| Collections technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 28% |
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Collections technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, collections technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,928 annually. With a Associate degree, collections technicians earn a median annual income of $33,940 compared to $32,901 for collections technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,901 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,928 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,940 |
Collections technician employment statistics
Most collections technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where collections technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where collections technicians work.
Collections technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Collections technician jobs by company type
Employees with the collections technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most collections technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Collections technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 15% |
Collections technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for collections technicians are health care, government and professional.
Collections technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 20% |
| Government | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Collections technician turnover and employment statistics
Collections technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for collections technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Collections technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Collections technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.99% |
| 2011 | 6.75% |
| 2012 | 6.89% |
| 2013 | 4.39% |
| 2014 | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 4.61% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 2.86% |
| 2018 | 3.28% |
| 2019 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 4.18% |
Average collections technician tenure
The average collections technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,483 collections technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Collections technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Collections technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of collections technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Expanded Duty Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 23,594 |
| Clinical Assistant | 5.81% | 101,926 |
| Collections Technician | 7.76% | - |
| Certified Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 102,953 |
| Certified Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 118,993 |
| Kennel Technician | 9.55% | 30,123 |
| Orthopedic Neuromuscular Therapist | 13.02% | 27,689 |
Similar collections technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Expanded Duty Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 23,594 |
| Clinical Assistant | 5.81% | 101,926 |
| Certified Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 102,953 |
| Certified Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 118,993 |
| Kennel Technician | 9.55% | 30,123 |
| Orthopedic Neuromuscular Therapist | 13.02% | 27,689 |
Foreign languages spoken by collections technicians
The most common foreign language among collections technicians is Spanish at 67.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.9%.
- Spanish, 67.6%
- French, 8.8%
- Portuguese, 2.9%
- German, 2.9%
- Japanese, 2.9%
- Other, 14.9%
Collections technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.6% |
| French | 8.8% |
| Portuguese | 2.9% |
| German | 2.9% |
| Japanese | 2.9% |
| Other | 14.9% |
