Outbound associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Outbound associate gender statistics
43.3% of outbound associates are women and 56.7% of outbound associates are men.
- Male, 56.7%
- Female, 43.3%
Outbound associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.7% |
| Female | 43.3% |
Outbound associate gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,690
Female income
$44,232
Outbound associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in outbound associate positions over time. Currently, 43.3% of outbound associates are female.
Outbound associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.14% | 52.86% |
| 2011 | 44.38% | 55.62% |
| 2012 | 47.38% | 52.62% |
| 2013 | 52.58% | 47.42% |
| 2014 | 50.19% | 49.81% |
| 2015 | 49.26% | 50.74% |
| 2016 | 47.13% | 52.87% |
| 2017 | 49.09% | 50.91% |
| 2018 | 50.76% | 49.24% |
| 2019 | 44.46% | 55.54% |
| 2020 | 59.10% | 40.90% |
| 2021 | 56.69% | 43.31% |
Outbound associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared outbound associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Outbound Associate | 57% | 43% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Outbound associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among outbound associates is White, which makes up 56.1% of all outbound associates. Comparatively, 17.8% of outbound associates are Black or African American and 17.8% of outbound associates are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.1%
- Black or African American, 17.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Outbound associate race
| Outbound associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Black or African American | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Outbound associate race and ethnicity over time
See how outbound associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Outbound associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.98% | 18.29% | 2.62% | 12.05% |
| 2011 | 63.39% | 18.38% | 1.48% | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 61.53% | 20.81% | 1.39% | 12.41% |
| 2013 | 61.60% | 20.05% | 2.33% | 13.18% |
| 2014 | 63.05% | 18.40% | 2.26% | 11.92% |
| 2015 | 63.17% | 17.24% | 2.20% | 13.41% |
| 2016 | 61.70% | 17.26% | 2.74% | 13.40% |
| 2017 | 64.15% | 15.33% | 2.59% | 14.98% |
| 2018 | 60.92% | 17.49% | 2.73% | 15.51% |
| 2019 | 59.77% | 17.08% | 2.79% | 14.61% |
| 2020 | 56.04% | 11.38% | 4.20% | 20.14% |
| 2021 | 56.07% | 17.79% | 3.93% | 17.79% |
Outbound associate wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american outbound associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino outbound associates have the lowest average salary at $44,044.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,294 |
| White | $45,599 |
| Black or African American | $47,441 |
| Asian | $44,189 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,044 |
Average outbound associate age
See how the average age of outbound associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Outbound associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.5 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 26.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 31 |
Outbound associate age breakdown
The average age of outbound associates is 20-30 years years old, representing 37% of the outbound associate population.
Outbound associate age breakdown
| Outbound Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 37% |
Outbound associate educational attainment
The most common degree for outbound associates is high school diploma, with 43% of outbound associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Outbound associates by degree level
| Outbound associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Outbound associate employment statistics
Most outbound associates work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where outbound associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where outbound associates work.
Outbound associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Outbound associate jobs by company type
Employees with the outbound associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most outbound associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Outbound associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 59% |
Outbound associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for outbound associates are retail, manufacturing and transportation.
Outbound associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Outbound associate turnover and employment statistics
Outbound associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for outbound associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Outbound associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Outbound associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.16% |
| 2011 | 31.12% |
| 2012 | 27.74% |
| 2013 | 24.57% |
| 2014 | 22.01% |
| 2015 | 22.37% |
| 2016 | 20.14% |
| 2017 | 13.49% |
| 2018 | 16.45% |
| 2019 | 12.41% |
| 2020 | 12.61% |
| 2021 | 17.10% |
Average outbound associate tenure
The average outbound associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 829 outbound associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Outbound associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Outbound associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of outbound associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Marketing Engineer | 6.51% | 152,002 |
| Clothes Model | 6.75% | 1,160 |
| Lunch Truck Operator | 7.95% | 72,338 |
| Auctioneer | 8.25% | 52,919 |
| Outbound Associate | 11.06% | - |
| Home Agent | 12.76% | 80,123 |
Similar outbound associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technical Marketing Engineer | 6.51% | 152,002 |
| Clothes Model | 6.75% | 1,160 |
| Lunch Truck Operator | 7.95% | 72,338 |
| Auctioneer | 8.25% | 52,919 |
| Home Agent | 12.76% | 80,123 |
Foreign languages spoken by outbound associates
The most common foreign language among outbound associates is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 5.6% and Greek is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- Mandarin, 5.6%
- Greek, 5.6%
- Korean, 5.6%
- Russian, 5.6%
Outbound associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| Mandarin | 5.6% |
| Greek | 5.6% |
| Korean | 5.6% |
| Russian | 5.6% |
