Returns specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Returns specialist gender statistics
55.8% of returns specialists are women and 44.2% of returns specialists are men.
- Female, 55.8%
- Male, 44.2%
Returns specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% |
| Male | 44.2% |
Returns specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,792
Female income
$33,603
Returns specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in returns specialist positions over time. Currently, 55.8% of returns specialists are female.
Returns specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.32% | 57.68% |
| 2011 | 42.15% | 57.85% |
| 2012 | 43.85% | 56.15% |
| 2013 | 44.34% | 55.66% |
| 2014 | 44.91% | 55.09% |
| 2015 | 44.78% | 55.22% |
| 2016 | 45.41% | 54.59% |
| 2017 | 45.89% | 54.11% |
| 2018 | 44.43% | 55.57% |
| 2019 | 43.95% | 56.05% |
| 2020 | 44.66% | 55.34% |
| 2021 | 44.24% | 55.76% |
Returns specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared returns specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Returns Specialist | 44% | 56% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Returns specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among returns specialists is White, which makes up 57.8% of all returns specialists. Comparatively, 18.9% of returns specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of returns specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 57.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Returns specialist race
| Returns specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Returns specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how returns specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Returns specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.19% | 10.83% | 6.32% | 14.92% |
| 2011 | 64.91% | 11.12% | 6.46% | 14.80% |
| 2012 | 64.11% | 11.00% | 6.27% | 15.65% |
| 2013 | 64.46% | 10.83% | 6.44% | 15.32% |
| 2014 | 63.83% | 10.78% | 6.75% | 15.51% |
| 2015 | 63.22% | 10.52% | 6.53% | 16.62% |
| 2016 | 62.33% | 11.01% | 6.78% | 16.52% |
| 2017 | 63.25% | 10.43% | 6.74% | 16.34% |
| 2018 | 63.06% | 10.01% | 6.91% | 16.73% |
| 2019 | 62.66% | 10.20% | 6.71% | 17.24% |
| 2020 | 60.10% | 9.61% | 6.86% | 17.85% |
| 2021 | 57.79% | 10.57% | 7.03% | 18.87% |
Returns specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian returns specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american returns specialists have the lowest average salary at $34,433.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,481 |
| White | $34,853 |
| Black or African American | $34,433 |
| Asian | $35,449 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,755 |
Average returns specialist age
See how the average age of returns specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Returns specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Returns specialist age breakdown
The average age of returns specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the returns specialist population.
Returns specialist age breakdown
| Returns Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Returns specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for returns specialists is bachelor's degree, with 36% of returns specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Returns specialists by degree level
| Returns specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Returns specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, returns specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,529 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, returns specialists earn a median annual income of $37,062 compared to $33,869 for returns specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,529 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,756 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,062 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,869 |
Returns specialist employment statistics
Most returns specialists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where returns specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where returns specialists work.
Returns specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Returns specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the returns specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most returns specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Returns specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 1% |
Returns specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for returns specialists are retail, manufacturing and finance.
Returns specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Returns specialist turnover and employment statistics
Returns specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for returns specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Returns specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Returns specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average returns specialist tenure
The average returns specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,418 returns specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Returns specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Returns specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of returns 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Clerk | 5.53% | 66,319 |
| Tenant Selector | 6.73% | 4,356 |
| Returns Specialist | 7.19% | - |
| Index Clerk | 8.60% | 66,339 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Circulation Worker | 11.16% | 19,380 |
| Human Resources Trainer | 15.31% | 61,462 |
Similar returns specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Clerk | 5.53% | 66,319 |
| Tenant Selector | 6.73% | 4,356 |
| Index Clerk | 8.60% | 66,339 |
| Credit Reference Clerk | 8.99% | 71,280 |
| Circulation Worker | 11.16% | 19,380 |
| Human Resources Trainer | 15.31% | 61,462 |
Foreign languages spoken by returns specialists
The most common foreign language among returns specialists is Spanish at 60.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 60.5%
- French, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 7.9%
- Indonesian, 2.6%
- Chinese, 2.6%
- Other, 15.9%
Returns specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.5% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 7.9% |
| Indonesian | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 2.6% |
| Other | 15.9% |
