Contract processor demographics and statistics in the US
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Contract processor gender statistics
71.8% of contract processors are women and 28.2% of contract processors are men.
- Female, 71.8%
- Male, 28.2%
Contract processor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.8% |
| Male | 28.2% |
Contract processor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,114
Female income
$35,286
Contract processor related jobs gender ratio
We compared contract processors 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% |
| Contract Processor | 28% | 72% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Contract processor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contract processors is White, which makes up 72.3% of all contract processors. Comparatively, 10.7% of contract processors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of contract processors are Black or African American.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Contract processor race
| Contract processor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Contract processor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino contract processors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown contract processors have the lowest average salary at $34,797.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,797 |
| White | $35,069 |
| Black or African American | $35,120 |
| Asian | $35,124 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,463 |
Average contract processor age
See how the average age of contract processors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Contract processor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 56 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
Contract processor age breakdown
The average age of contract processors is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the contract processor population.
Contract processor age breakdown
| Contract Processor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Contract processor educational attainment
The most common degree for contract processors is bachelor's degree, with 45% of contract processors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Contract processors by degree level
| Contract processor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Contract processor employment statistics
Most contract processors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where contract processors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contract processors work.
Contract processor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Contract processor jobs by company type
Employees with the contract processor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contract processors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Contract processor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 3% |
Contract processor jobs by industry
The most common industries for contract processors are professional, finance and hospitality.
Contract processor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Contract processor turnover and employment statistics
Average contract processor tenure
The average contract processor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,582 contract processors resumes in Zippia's database.
Contract processor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Contract processor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contract processors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Input Clerk | 4.67% | 130,834 |
| Work Study Student | 5.99% | 14,836 |
| Insert Operator | 7.17% | 41,080 |
| Contract Processor | 7.46% | - |
| Insurance Processing Clerk | 11.18% | 106,381 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Copy Room Technician | 14.20% | 31,915 |
Similar contract processor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Input Clerk | 4.67% | 130,834 |
| Work Study Student | 5.99% | 14,836 |
| Insert Operator | 7.17% | 41,080 |
| Insurance Processing Clerk | 11.18% | 106,381 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Copy Room Technician | 14.20% | 31,915 |
Foreign languages spoken by contract processors
The most common foreign language among contract processors is Spanish at 70.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.6%.
- Spanish, 70.9%
- French, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- German, 3.6%
- Tagalog, 3.6%
- Other, 9.2%
Contract processor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.9% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| German | 3.6% |
| Tagalog | 3.6% |
| Other | 9.2% |
