Recovery collector demographics and statistics in the US
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Recovery collector gender statistics
57.8% of recovery collectors are women and 42.2% of recovery collectors are men.
- Female, 57.8%
- Male, 42.2%
Recovery collector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.8% |
| Male | 42.2% |
Recovery collector gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,706
Female income
$35,816
Recovery collector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recovery collector positions over time. Currently, 57.8% of recovery collectors are female.
Recovery collector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.19% | 53.81% |
| 2011 | 44.32% | 55.68% |
| 2012 | 43.90% | 56.10% |
| 2013 | 41.74% | 58.26% |
| 2014 | 41.55% | 58.45% |
| 2015 | 42.75% | 57.25% |
| 2016 | 42.92% | 57.08% |
| 2017 | 41.41% | 58.59% |
| 2018 | 43.91% | 56.09% |
| 2019 | 37.71% | 62.29% |
| 2020 | 36.24% | 63.76% |
| 2021 | 42.24% | 57.76% |
Recovery collector related jobs gender ratio
We compared recovery 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% |
| Recovery Collector | 42% | 58% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Recovery collector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among recovery collectors is White, which makes up 58.8% of all recovery collectors. Comparatively, 20.0% of recovery collectors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of recovery collectors are Black or African American.
- White, 58.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Recovery collector race
| Recovery collector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Recovery collector race and ethnicity over time
See how recovery collector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Recovery collector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.34% | 15.62% | 3.52% | 17.89% |
| 2011 | 58.56% | 16.68% | 3.38% | 18.29% |
| 2012 | 60.79% | 16.99% | 3.37% | 15.79% |
| 2013 | 59.07% | 17.54% | 3.99% | 16.74% |
| 2014 | 60.04% | 15.79% | 3.46% | 18.14% |
| 2015 | 58.67% | 15.82% | 3.26% | 18.94% |
| 2016 | 61.65% | 14.33% | 2.34% | 18.67% |
| 2017 | 58.81% | 17.68% | 3.43% | 17.02% |
| 2018 | 61.10% | 12.79% | 3.81% | 19.48% |
| 2019 | 57.72% | 14.63% | 3.25% | 21.70% |
| 2020 | 56.45% | 15.22% | 3.41% | 19.49% |
| 2021 | 58.78% | 13.32% | 3.59% | 19.97% |
Recovery collector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian recovery collectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown recovery collectors have the lowest average salary at $36,469.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,469 |
| White | $37,938 |
| Black or African American | $37,970 |
| Asian | $38,104 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,075 |
Average recovery collector age
See how the average age of recovery collectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Recovery 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 |
Recovery collector age breakdown
The average age of recovery collectors is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the recovery collector population.
Recovery collector age breakdown
| Recovery Collector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Recovery collector educational attainment
The most common degree for recovery collectors is bachelor's degree, with 38% of recovery collectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Recovery collectors by degree level
| Recovery collector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Recovery collector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, recovery collectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,688 annually. With a Associate degree, recovery collectors earn a median annual income of $36,507 compared to $36,485 for recovery collectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,485 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,688 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,507 |
Recovery collector employment statistics
Company size where recovery collectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where recovery collectors work.
Recovery collector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Recovery collector jobs by industry
The most common industries for recovery collectors are finance, retail and technology.
Recovery collector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 44% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Recovery collector turnover and employment statistics
Recovery collector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for recovery collectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recovery collector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Recovery 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 recovery collector tenure
The average recovery collector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 396 recovery collectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Recovery collector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Recovery collector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of recovery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Department Clerk | 6.59% | 102,459 |
| Discount Clerk | 6.92% | 66,449 |
| Securities Teller | 7.10% | 11,913 |
| Medical Billing Clerk | 7.32% | 164,870 |
| Recovery Collector | 7.90% | - |
| Senior Payroll Specialist | 9.54% | 6,310 |
| Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 68,085 |
Similar recovery collector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Department Clerk | 6.59% | 102,459 |
| Discount Clerk | 6.92% | 66,449 |
| Securities Teller | 7.10% | 11,913 |
| Medical Billing Clerk | 7.32% | 164,870 |
| Senior Payroll Specialist | 9.54% | 6,310 |
| Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 68,085 |
Foreign languages spoken by recovery collectors
The most common foreign language among recovery collectors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 25.0%
- German, 12.5%
- Korean, 12.5%
Recovery collector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Korean | 12.5% |
