Data collection specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Data collection specialist gender statistics
66.2% of data collection specialists are women and 33.8% of data collection specialists are men.
- Female, 66.2%
- Male, 33.8%
Data collection specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.2% |
| Male | 33.8% |
Data collection specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,898
Female income
$43,771
Data collection specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data collection specialist positions over time. Currently, 66.2% of data collection specialists are female.
Data collection specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
| 2011 | 35.75% | 64.25% |
| 2012 | 35.36% | 64.64% |
| 2013 | 33.36% | 66.64% |
| 2014 | 33.19% | 66.81% |
| 2015 | 34.30% | 65.70% |
| 2016 | 34.45% | 65.55% |
| 2017 | 33.07% | 66.93% |
| 2018 | 35.36% | 64.64% |
| 2019 | 29.73% | 70.27% |
| 2020 | 28.43% | 71.57% |
| 2021 | 33.82% | 66.18% |
Data collection specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared data collection specialists 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% |
| Data Collection Specialist | 34% | 66% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Data collection specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data collection specialists is White, which makes up 60.6% of all data collection specialists. Comparatively, 16.5% of data collection specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 14.5% of data collection specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 14.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Data collection specialist race
| Data collection specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 14.5% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Data collection specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how data collection specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data collection specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.12% | 16.85% | 3.69% | 14.45% |
| 2011 | 60.33% | 17.90% | 3.55% | 14.85% |
| 2012 | 62.57% | 18.21% | 3.54% | 12.35% |
| 2013 | 60.85% | 18.76% | 4.16% | 13.29% |
| 2014 | 61.81% | 17.02% | 3.63% | 14.69% |
| 2015 | 60.45% | 17.04% | 3.43% | 15.49% |
| 2016 | 63.43% | 15.55% | 2.51% | 15.22% |
| 2017 | 60.59% | 18.91% | 3.60% | 13.58% |
| 2018 | 62.88% | 14.01% | 3.98% | 16.04% |
| 2019 | 59.49% | 15.86% | 3.42% | 18.25% |
| 2020 | 58.22% | 16.45% | 3.58% | 16.04% |
| 2021 | 60.56% | 14.54% | 3.76% | 16.52% |
Data collection specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian data collection specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown data collection specialists have the lowest average salary at $44,846.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,846 |
| White | $47,286 |
| Black or African American | $47,339 |
| Asian | $47,565 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,515 |
Average data collection specialist age
See how the average age of data collection specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data collection specialist 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 |
Data collection specialist age breakdown
The average age of data collection specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the data collection specialist population.
Data collection specialist age breakdown
| Data Collection Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Data collection specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for data collection specialists is bachelor's degree, with 46% of data collection specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Data collection specialists by degree level
| Data collection specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Data collection specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data collection specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,236 annually. With a Associate degree, data collection specialists earn a median annual income of $44,908 compared to $44,872 for data collection specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,872 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,236 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,908 |
Data collection specialist employment statistics
Most data collection specialists work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where data collection specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data collection specialists work.
Data collection specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Data collection specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the data collection specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data collection specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data collection specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 9% |
Data collection specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for data collection specialists are professional, technology and health care.
Data collection specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Data collection specialist turnover and employment statistics
Data collection specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data collection specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data collection specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data collection specialist 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 data collection specialist tenure
The average data collection specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,247 data collection specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Data collection specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Data collection specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data collection specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Reconciliation Clerk | 6.92% | 66,942 |
| Lead Teller | 7.10% | 10,015 |
| Fee Clerk | 7.32% | 66,321 |
| Data Collection Specialist | 7.90% | - |
| Payroll Supervisor | 9.54% | 6,668 |
| Casino Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 52,216 |
Similar data collection specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Reconciliation Clerk | 6.92% | 66,942 |
| Lead Teller | 7.10% | 10,015 |
| Fee Clerk | 7.32% | 66,321 |
| Payroll Supervisor | 9.54% | 6,668 |
| Casino Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 52,216 |
Foreign languages spoken by data collection specialists
The most common foreign language among data collection specialists is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 9.5%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Mandarin, 4.8%
- Other, 28.6%
Data collection specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Mandarin | 4.8% |
| Other | 28.6% |
