Recovery associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Recovery associate gender statistics
58.1% of recovery associates are women and 41.9% of recovery associates are men.
- Female, 58.1%
- Male, 41.9%
Recovery associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% |
| Male | 41.9% |
Recovery associate gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,898
Female income
$31,218
Recovery associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recovery associate positions over time. Currently, 58.1% of recovery associates are female.
Recovery associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2011 | 38.46% | 61.54% |
| 2012 | 39.15% | 60.85% |
| 2013 | 39.15% | 60.85% |
| 2014 | 38.26% | 61.74% |
| 2015 | 39.11% | 60.89% |
| 2016 | 39.70% | 60.30% |
| 2017 | 40.00% | 60.00% |
| 2018 | 40.53% | 59.47% |
| 2019 | 39.67% | 60.33% |
| 2020 | 41.05% | 58.95% |
| 2021 | 41.86% | 58.14% |
Recovery associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared recovery associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Recovery Associate | 42% | 58% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Recovery associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among recovery associates is White, which makes up 54.4% of all recovery associates. Comparatively, 22.6% of recovery associates are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of recovery associates are Black or African American.
- White, 54.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.6%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Recovery associate race
| Recovery associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Recovery associate race and ethnicity over time
See how recovery associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Recovery associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.64% | 10.78% | 5.63% | 18.23% |
| 2011 | 60.87% | 11.80% | 5.80% | 18.91% |
| 2012 | 60.58% | 11.31% | 5.95% | 19.37% |
| 2013 | 59.58% | 11.82% | 6.01% | 19.71% |
| 2014 | 59.54% | 11.43% | 6.44% | 19.82% |
| 2015 | 59.00% | 11.47% | 6.21% | 20.45% |
| 2016 | 58.80% | 11.14% | 6.20% | 20.75% |
| 2017 | 58.32% | 10.70% | 6.63% | 21.08% |
| 2018 | 58.43% | 10.46% | 6.31% | 21.58% |
| 2019 | 58.40% | 10.42% | 6.38% | 21.46% |
| 2020 | 55.90% | 10.41% | 6.75% | 21.86% |
| 2021 | 54.41% | 10.38% | 6.91% | 22.65% |
Recovery associate wage gap by race
According to our data, white recovery associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown recovery associates have the lowest average salary at $32,447.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,447 |
| White | $33,315 |
| Black or African American | $32,521 |
| Asian | $33,109 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,106 |
Average recovery associate age
See how the average age of recovery associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Recovery associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32.5 | 38 |
| Unknown | 37 | 31.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 31 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 | 39 |
Recovery associate age breakdown
The average age of recovery associates is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the recovery associate population.
Recovery associate age breakdown
| Recovery Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Recovery associate educational attainment
The most common degree for recovery associates is high school diploma, with 38% of recovery associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Recovery associates by degree level
| Recovery associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Recovery associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, recovery associates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,458 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, recovery associates earn a median annual income of $35,153 compared to $31,999 for recovery associates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,458 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,172 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,153 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,999 |
Recovery associate employment statistics
Most recovery associates work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where recovery associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where recovery associates work.
Recovery associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Recovery associate jobs by company type
Employees with the recovery associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most recovery associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Recovery associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 2% |
Recovery associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for recovery associates are retail, finance and professional.
Recovery associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Recovery associate turnover and employment statistics
Recovery associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for recovery associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recovery associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Recovery associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.74% |
| 2011 | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 9.82% |
| 2013 | 8.89% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 6.27% |
| 2017 | 6.04% |
| 2018 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 8.30% |
| 2021 | 8.88% |
Average recovery associate tenure
The average recovery associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,267 recovery associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Recovery associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 58% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Recovery associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of recovery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Rental Agent | 3.66% | 32,765 |
| Parts Coordinator | 3.76% | 39,185 |
| Plan Checker | 5.05% | 7,041 |
| Recovery Associate | 7.10% | - |
Similar recovery associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Rental Agent | 3.66% | 32,765 |
| Parts Coordinator | 3.76% | 39,185 |
| Plan Checker | 5.05% | 7,041 |
Foreign languages spoken by recovery associates
The most common foreign language among recovery associates is Spanish at 66.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 66.0%
- French, 5.3%
- Mandarin, 4.3%
- German, 3.2%
- Tagalog, 3.2%
- Other, 18.0%
Recovery associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.0% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Mandarin | 4.3% |
| German | 3.2% |
| Tagalog | 3.2% |
| Other | 18.0% |
