Sample collector demographics and statistics in the US
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Sample collector demographics by:
Sample collector gender statistics
27.6% of sample collectors are women and 72.4% of sample collectors are men.
- Male, 72.4%
- Female, 27.6%
Sample collector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.4% |
| Female | 27.6% |
Sample collector gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,040
Female income
$29,119
Sample collector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sample collector positions over time. Currently, 27.6% of sample collectors are female.
Sample collector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.20% | 28.80% |
| 2011 | 71.01% | 28.99% |
| 2012 | 72.04% | 27.96% |
| 2013 | 72.91% | 27.09% |
| 2014 | 72.85% | 27.15% |
| 2015 | 73.72% | 26.28% |
| 2016 | 72.92% | 27.08% |
| 2017 | 72.83% | 27.17% |
| 2018 | 73.45% | 26.55% |
| 2019 | 73.06% | 26.94% |
| 2020 | 72.24% | 27.76% |
| 2021 | 72.38% | 27.62% |
Sample collector related jobs gender ratio
We compared sample collectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Sample Collector | 72% | 28% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Sample collector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sample collectors is White, which makes up 57.3% of all sample collectors. Comparatively, 21.0% of sample collectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of sample collectors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.0%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Sample collector race
| Sample collector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Sample collector race and ethnicity over time
See how sample collector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sample collector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.49% | 10.09% | 5.54% | 17.69% |
| 2011 | 62.79% | 11.36% | 5.03% | 18.52% |
| 2012 | 62.86% | 11.41% | 5.66% | 17.70% |
| 2013 | 62.99% | 11.48% | 5.07% | 18.20% |
| 2014 | 63.36% | 10.77% | 5.26% | 18.42% |
| 2015 | 62.33% | 10.77% | 5.26% | 19.19% |
| 2016 | 62.85% | 10.92% | 4.94% | 18.99% |
| 2017 | 62.96% | 10.01% | 5.42% | 19.01% |
| 2018 | 64.02% | 9.79% | 5.40% | 18.12% |
| 2019 | 63.11% | 9.70% | 5.04% | 19.65% |
| 2020 | 60.18% | 9.61% | 5.94% | 19.39% |
| 2021 | 57.31% | 10.07% | 6.53% | 21.03% |
Sample collector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sample collectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sample collectors have the lowest average salary at $32,330.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,339 |
| White | $34,597 |
| Black or African American | $32,330 |
| Asian | $35,602 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,423 |
Average sample collector age
See how the average age of sample collectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sample collector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Sample collector age breakdown
The average age of sample collectors is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the sample collector population.
Sample collector age breakdown
| Sample Collector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Sample collector educational attainment
The most common degree for sample collectors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of sample collectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Sample collectors by degree level
| Sample collector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Sample collector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sample collectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,337 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sample collectors earn a median annual income of $36,208 compared to $32,324 for sample collectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,337 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,999 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,208 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,324 |
Sample collector employment statistics
Most sample collectors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where sample collectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sample collectors work.
Sample collector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Sample collector jobs by company type
Employees with the sample collector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sample collectors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Sample collector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 7% |
Sample collector jobs by industry
The most common industries for sample collectors are manufacturing, education and health care.
Sample collector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Education | 19% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Government | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Sample collector turnover and employment statistics
Sample collector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sample collectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sample collector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sample collector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average sample collector tenure
The average sample collector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 sample collectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Sample collector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Sample collector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sample 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sample Collector | 4.47% | - |
| Packaging Technician | 4.75% | 64,859 |
| Optical Instrument Assembler | 5.24% | 21,194 |
| Box Nailer | 7.84% | 571 |
| Flotation Tank Operator | 8.41% | 29,943 |
| Last Putter Away | 8.89% | 43 |
| Photo Print Specialist | 15.21% | 837 |
Similar sample collector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging Technician | 4.75% | 64,859 |
| Optical Instrument Assembler | 5.24% | 21,194 |
| Box Nailer | 7.84% | 571 |
| Flotation Tank Operator | 8.41% | 29,943 |
| Last Putter Away | 8.89% | 43 |
| Photo Print Specialist | 15.21% | 837 |
Foreign languages spoken by sample collectors
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
Sample collector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |