Contact person demographics and statistics in the US
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Contact person gender statistics
53.6% of contact people are women and 46.4% of contact people are men.
- Female, 53.6%
- Male, 46.4%
Contact person gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% |
| Male | 46.4% |
Contact person gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,861
Female income
$29,968
Contact person gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contact person positions over time. Currently, 53.6% of contact people are female.
Contact person gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.09% | 54.91% |
| 2011 | 46.15% | 53.85% |
| 2012 | 46.85% | 53.15% |
| 2013 | 47.03% | 52.97% |
| 2014 | 47.73% | 52.27% |
| 2015 | 47.60% | 52.40% |
| 2016 | 47.61% | 52.39% |
| 2017 | 47.66% | 52.34% |
| 2018 | 48.10% | 51.90% |
| 2019 | 46.30% | 53.70% |
| 2020 | 47.56% | 52.44% |
| 2021 | 46.40% | 53.60% |
Contact person related jobs gender ratio
We compared contact people with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Contact Person | 46% | 54% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Contact person demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contact people is White, which makes up 58.1% of all contact people. Comparatively, 17.9% of contact people are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of contact people are Black or African American.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Contact person race
| Contact person race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Contact person race and ethnicity over time
See how contact person racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Contact person race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.84% | 11.24% | 6.68% | 14.55% |
| 2011 | 62.41% | 12.49% | 6.36% | 14.88% |
| 2012 | 62.49% | 12.47% | 6.36% | 15.05% |
| 2013 | 63.24% | 12.15% | 6.46% | 14.68% |
| 2014 | 62.54% | 12.32% | 6.49% | 14.96% |
| 2015 | 62.86% | 11.82% | 6.71% | 14.69% |
| 2016 | 61.66% | 12.05% | 6.63% | 15.47% |
| 2017 | 61.77% | 11.85% | 6.65% | 15.75% |
| 2018 | 62.09% | 10.74% | 7.07% | 16.31% |
| 2019 | 61.43% | 10.90% | 6.88% | 16.27% |
| 2020 | 59.60% | 10.75% | 7.35% | 16.39% |
| 2021 | 58.05% | 9.99% | 7.22% | 17.93% |
Contact person wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino contact people have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown contact people have the lowest average salary at $30,598.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,598 |
| White | $30,721 |
| Black or African American | $30,733 |
| Asian | $30,932 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,329 |
Average contact person age
See how the average age of contact people varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Contact person age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 36 |
| Unknown | 30 | 38 |
| Asian | 39 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 39 |
Contact person age breakdown
The average age of contact people is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the contact person population.
Contact person age breakdown
| Contact Person Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 32% |
Contact person educational attainment
The most common degree for contact people is bachelor's degree, with 35% of contact people earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Contact people by degree level
| Contact person degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Contact person wage gap by degree level
According to the data, contact people with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,298 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, contact people earn a median annual income of $32,335 compared to $30,884 for contact people with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,298 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,914 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,335 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,884 |
Contact person employment statistics
Most contact people work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where contact people work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contact people work.
Contact person jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Contact person jobs by company type
Employees with the contact person job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contact people prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Contact person jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 4% |
Contact person jobs by industry
The most common industries for contact people are retail, health care and professional.
Contact person industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 14% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Contact person turnover and employment statistics
Contact person unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for contact people between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contact person unemployment rate by year
| Year | Contact person unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 10.96% |
| 2015 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 9.22% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.24% |
Average contact person tenure
The average contact person stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,777 contact people resumes in Zippia's database.
Contact person tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Contact person LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contact people 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Person | 6.40% | - |
| Package Delivery Room Service Runner | 8.26% | 54,136 |
| Rural Carrier Associate | 9.48% | 19,421 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Inventory Control Coordinator | 10.63% | 66,599 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| Police Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 20,926 |
Similar contact person jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Package Delivery Room Service Runner | 8.26% | 54,136 |
| Rural Carrier Associate | 9.48% | 19,421 |
| Bulk Mail Clerk | 10.33% | 80,756 |
| Inventory Control Coordinator | 10.63% | 66,599 |
| Process Equipment Operator | 11.70% | 82,286 |
| Police Communications Dispatcher | 17.25% | 20,926 |
Foreign languages spoken by contact people
The most common foreign language among contact people is Spanish at 34.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 34.5%
- French, 12.1%
- Chinese, 6.9%
- German, 6.9%
- Mandarin, 6.9%
- Other, 32.7%
Contact person languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.5% |
| French | 12.1% |
| Chinese | 6.9% |
| German | 6.9% |
| Mandarin | 6.9% |
| Other | 32.7% |
