Collector demographics and statistics in the US
Collector demographics research summary. Zippia estimates collector demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our collector estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about collectors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 96,905 collectors currently employed in the United States.
- 64.0% of all collectors are women, while 36.0% are men.
- The average collector age is 45 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of collectors is White (59.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.1%), Black or African American (12.1%) and Unknown (4.1%).
- Collectors are most in-demand in Los Angeles, CA.
- The finance industry is the highest-paying for collectors.
- Los Angeles, CA pays an annual average wage of $40,622, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women collectors earned 97% of what men earned.
- 8% of all collectors are LGBT.
- Oregon is the best state for collectors to live.
- Collectors are 73% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Collector demographics by:
Collector gender statistics
64.0% of collectors are women and 36.0% of collectors are men.
- Female, 64.0%
- Male, 36.0%
Collector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.0% |
| Male | 36.0% |
Collector gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,059
Female income
$34,818
Collector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in collector positions over time. Currently, 64.0% of collectors are female.
Collector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.73% | 60.27% |
| 2011 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2012 | 37.54% | 62.46% |
| 2013 | 35.49% | 64.51% |
| 2014 | 35.31% | 64.69% |
| 2015 | 36.45% | 63.55% |
| 2016 | 36.61% | 63.39% |
| 2017 | 35.19% | 64.81% |
| 2018 | 37.55% | 62.45% |
| 2019 | 31.74% | 68.26% |
| 2020 | 30.39% | 69.61% |
| 2021 | 35.96% | 64.04% |
Collector related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Collector | 36% | 64% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Collector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among collectors is White, which makes up 59.5% of all collectors. Comparatively, 20.1% of collectors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of collectors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Collector race
| Collector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Collector race and ethnicity over time
See how collector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Collector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.02% | 14.37% | 3.72% | 17.99% |
| 2011 | 59.23% | 15.42% | 3.58% | 18.39% |
| 2012 | 61.47% | 15.73% | 3.57% | 15.89% |
| 2013 | 59.75% | 16.28% | 4.19% | 16.83% |
| 2014 | 60.71% | 14.53% | 3.65% | 18.23% |
| 2015 | 59.35% | 14.56% | 3.45% | 19.03% |
| 2016 | 62.33% | 13.07% | 2.54% | 18.76% |
| 2017 | 59.49% | 16.42% | 3.62% | 17.12% |
| 2018 | 61.78% | 11.53% | 4.00% | 19.58% |
| 2019 | 58.39% | 13.38% | 3.45% | 21.79% |
| 2020 | 57.12% | 13.97% | 3.60% | 19.58% |
| 2021 | 59.46% | 12.06% | 3.79% | 20.06% |
Collector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian collectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown collectors have the lowest average salary at $35,250.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,250 |
| White | $36,210 |
| Black or African American | $36,231 |
| Asian | $36,318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,299 |
Average collector age
See how the average age of collectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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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 |
Collector age breakdown
The average age of collectors is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the collector population.
Collector age breakdown
| Collector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Collector educational attainment
The most common degree for collectors is bachelor's degree, with 31% of collectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Collectors by degree level
| Collector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Collector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, collectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,340 annually. With a Associate degree, collectors earn a median annual income of $35,274 compared to $35,260 for collectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,260 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,340 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,274 |
Collector employment statistics
Most collectors work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where collectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where collectors work.
Collector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Collector jobs by company type
Employees with the collector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most collectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Collector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 2% |
Collector jobs by industry
The most common industries for collectors are finance, professional and health care.
Collector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 37% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Collector turnover and employment statistics
Collector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for collectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Collector unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 collector tenure
The average collector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47,914 collectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Collector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Collector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
| Accounts Receivable Clerk | 6.92% | 87,935 |
| Lead Teller | 7.10% | 10,015 |
| Billing And Insurance Coordinator | 7.32% | 67,385 |
| Collector | 7.90% | - |
| Payroll Manager | 9.54% | 6,972 |
| Gaming Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 51,989 |
Similar collector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Accounts Receivable Clerk | 6.92% | 87,935 |
| Lead Teller | 7.10% | 10,015 |
| Billing And Insurance Coordinator | 7.32% | 67,385 |
| Payroll Manager | 9.54% | 6,972 |
| Gaming Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 51,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by collectors
The most common foreign language among collectors is Spanish at 74.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.4% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 74.5%
- French, 4.4%
- Arabic, 3.1%
- German, 2.4%
- Portuguese, 2.1%
- Other, 13.5%
Collector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 74.5% |
| French | 4.4% |
| Arabic | 3.1% |
| German | 2.4% |
| Portuguese | 2.1% |
| Other | 13.5% |
