Credit reporter demographics and statistics in the US
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Credit reporter gender statistics
79.6% of credit reporters are women and 20.4% of credit reporters are men.
- Female, 79.6%
- Male, 20.4%
Credit reporter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.6% |
| Male | 20.4% |
Credit reporter gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,505
Female income
$53,479
Credit reporter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in credit reporter positions over time. Currently, 79.6% of credit reporters are female.
Credit reporter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.58% | 79.42% |
| 2011 | 21.46% | 78.54% |
| 2012 | 23.02% | 76.98% |
| 2013 | 22.72% | 77.28% |
| 2014 | 27.84% | 72.16% |
| 2015 | 21.03% | 78.97% |
| 2016 | 23.31% | 76.69% |
| 2017 | 21.78% | 78.22% |
| 2018 | 25.08% | 74.92% |
| 2019 | 25.36% | 74.64% |
| 2020 | 19.82% | 80.18% |
| 2021 | 20.39% | 79.61% |
Credit reporter related jobs gender ratio
We compared credit reporters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Credit Reporter | 20% | 80% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Credit reporter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among credit reporters is White, which makes up 63.3% of all credit reporters. Comparatively, 17.2% of credit reporters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of credit reporters are Black or African American.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Credit reporter race
| Credit reporter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Credit reporter race and ethnicity over time
See how credit reporter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Credit reporter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.55% | 13.35% | 5.13% | 15.63% |
| 2011 | 66.43% | 13.12% | 5.49% | 12.76% |
| 2012 | 66.55% | 11.81% | 6.40% | 14.25% |
| 2013 | 62.96% | 13.85% | 5.38% | 16.14% |
| 2014 | 65.61% | 12.90% | 4.86% | 14.12% |
| 2015 | 58.10% | 12.65% | 6.44% | 19.96% |
| 2016 | 63.55% | 12.52% | 6.70% | 15.07% |
| 2017 | 64.89% | 10.98% | 5.99% | 16.33% |
| 2018 | 60.89% | 14.51% | 6.71% | 16.11% |
| 2019 | 62.90% | 10.63% | 4.27% | 19.65% |
| 2020 | 61.67% | 14.41% | 4.13% | 17.29% |
| 2021 | 63.30% | 11.40% | 3.92% | 17.17% |
Credit reporter wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american credit reporters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White credit reporters have the lowest average salary at $55,504.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,744 |
| White | $55,504 |
| Black or African American | $63,549 |
| Asian | $61,397 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,780 |
Average credit reporter age
See how the average age of credit reporters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Credit reporter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 41 |
Credit reporter age breakdown
The average age of credit reporters is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the credit reporter population.
Credit reporter age breakdown
| Credit Reporter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Credit reporter educational attainment
The most common degree for credit reporters is bachelor's degree, with 37% of credit reporters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Credit reporters by degree level
| Credit reporter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Credit reporter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, credit reporters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $55,305 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, credit reporters earn a median annual income of $44,663 compared to $44,368 for credit reporters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,305 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,368 |
Credit reporter employment statistics
Most credit reporters work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where credit reporters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where credit reporters work.
Credit reporter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Credit reporter jobs by company type
Employees with the credit reporter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most credit reporters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Credit reporter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 5% |
Credit reporter jobs by industry
The most common industries for credit reporters are finance, manufacturing and professional.
Credit reporter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 45% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Credit reporter turnover and employment statistics
Credit reporter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for credit reporters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Credit reporter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Credit reporter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.99% |
| 2011 | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 3.44% |
| 2013 | 3.48% |
| 2014 | 3.54% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 3.83% |
| 2017 | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 2.64% |
| 2019 | 3.53% |
| 2020 | 3.99% |
| 2021 | 1.44% |
Average credit reporter tenure
The average credit reporter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 110 credit reporters resumes in Zippia's database.
Credit reporter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Credit reporter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of credit reporters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Order Entry Clerk | 5.53% | 101,541 |
| Welfare Eligibility Interviewer | 6.73% | 1,877 |
| Customer Associate | 7.19% | 191,027 |
| Filer | 8.60% | 471 |
| Credit Reporter | 8.99% | - |
| Reference Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,130 |
| Personnel Security Assistant | 15.31% | 44,808 |
Similar credit reporter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Entry Clerk | 5.53% | 101,541 |
| Welfare Eligibility Interviewer | 6.73% | 1,877 |
| Customer Associate | 7.19% | 191,027 |
| Filer | 8.60% | 471 |
| Reference Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,130 |
| Personnel Security Assistant | 15.31% | 44,808 |
Foreign languages spoken by credit reporters
The most common foreign language among credit reporters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
Credit reporter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |