Field collector demographics and statistics in the US
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Field collector gender statistics
38.7% of field collectors are women and 61.3% of field collectors are men.
- Male, 61.3%
- Female, 38.7%
Field collector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.3% |
| Female | 38.7% |
Field collector gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,313
Female income
$36,531
Field collector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field collector positions over time. Currently, 38.7% of field collectors are female.
Field collector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.05% | 34.95% |
| 2011 | 63.31% | 36.69% |
| 2012 | 62.92% | 37.08% |
| 2013 | 60.83% | 39.17% |
| 2014 | 60.64% | 39.36% |
| 2015 | 61.82% | 38.18% |
| 2016 | 61.98% | 38.02% |
| 2017 | 60.51% | 39.49% |
| 2018 | 62.92% | 37.08% |
| 2019 | 56.75% | 43.25% |
| 2020 | 55.20% | 44.80% |
| 2021 | 61.32% | 38.68% |
Field collector related jobs gender ratio
We compared field 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% |
| Field Collector | 61% | 39% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Field collector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field collectors is White, which makes up 57.0% of all field collectors. Comparatively, 22.9% of field collectors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of field collectors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.9%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Field collector race
| Field collector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Field collector race and ethnicity over time
See how field collector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field collector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.52% | 14.77% | 3.22% | 20.85% |
| 2011 | 56.73% | 15.82% | 3.08% | 21.25% |
| 2012 | 58.97% | 16.14% | 3.07% | 18.75% |
| 2013 | 57.25% | 16.69% | 3.69% | 19.70% |
| 2014 | 58.22% | 14.94% | 3.16% | 21.10% |
| 2015 | 56.85% | 14.96% | 2.96% | 21.90% |
| 2016 | 59.83% | 13.48% | 2.05% | 21.63% |
| 2017 | 56.99% | 16.83% | 3.13% | 19.98% |
| 2018 | 59.28% | 11.94% | 3.51% | 22.45% |
| 2019 | 55.89% | 13.78% | 2.95% | 24.66% |
| 2020 | 54.62% | 14.37% | 3.11% | 22.45% |
| 2021 | 56.96% | 12.47% | 3.29% | 22.93% |
Field collector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,804 |
| White | $37,407 |
| Black or African American | $37,420 |
| Asian | $37,475 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,463 |
Average field collector age
See how the average age of field collectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field 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 |
Field collector age breakdown
The average age of field collectors is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the field collector population.
Field collector age breakdown
| Field Collector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Field collector educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Field collectors by degree level
| Field collector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Field collector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,810 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,109 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,819 |
Field collector employment statistics
Most field collectors work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where field collectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field collectors work.
Field collector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Field collector jobs by company type
Employees with the field collector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field collectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field collector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 10% |
Field collector jobs by industry
The most common industries for field collectors are finance, government and professional.
Field collector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Field collector turnover and employment statistics
Field collector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field collectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field collector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field 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 field collector tenure
The average field collector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 390 field collectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Field collector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Field collector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field 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 |
| Accounting Auditor | 6.92% | 38,030 |
| Note Teller | 7.10% | 8,796 |
| Medicare Billing Specialist | 7.32% | 54,593 |
| Field Collector | 7.90% | - |
| Payroll Representative | 9.54% | 6,076 |
| Safety Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 80,063 |
Similar field collector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Accounting Auditor | 6.92% | 38,030 |
| Note Teller | 7.10% | 8,796 |
| Medicare Billing Specialist | 7.32% | 54,593 |
| Payroll Representative | 9.54% | 6,076 |
| Safety Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 80,063 |
Foreign languages spoken by field collectors
The most common foreign language among field collectors is Spanish at 83.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 8.3% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- Hebrew, 8.3%
Field collector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| Hebrew | 8.3% |