Senior collector demographics and statistics in the US
Senior collector demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior collector demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior collector estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior collectors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 31,303 senior collectors currently employed in the United States.
- 59.9% of all senior collectors are women, while 40.1% are men.
- The average senior collector age is 45 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of senior collectors is White (57.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.9%), Black or African American (13.4%) and Unknown (4.1%).
- In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
- 8% of all senior collectors are LGBT.
- Senior collectors are 65% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Senior collector demographics by:
Senior collector gender statistics
59.9% of senior collectors are women and 40.1% of senior collectors are men.
- Female, 59.9%
- Male, 40.1%
Senior collector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.9% |
| Male | 40.1% |
Senior collector gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,190
Female income
$85,335
Senior collector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior collector positions over time. Currently, 59.9% of senior collectors are female.
Senior collector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.02% | 55.98% |
| 2011 | 42.17% | 57.83% |
| 2012 | 41.76% | 58.24% |
| 2013 | 39.62% | 60.38% |
| 2014 | 39.44% | 60.56% |
| 2015 | 40.63% | 59.37% |
| 2016 | 40.79% | 59.21% |
| 2017 | 39.31% | 60.69% |
| 2018 | 41.76% | 58.24% |
| 2019 | 35.67% | 64.33% |
| 2020 | 34.24% | 65.76% |
| 2021 | 40.12% | 59.88% |
Senior collector related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior 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% |
| Senior Collector | 40% | 60% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Senior collector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior collectors is White, which makes up 57.4% of all senior collectors. Comparatively, 20.9% of senior collectors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of senior collectors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.9%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Senior collector race
| Senior collector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Senior collector race and ethnicity over time
See how senior collector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior collector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.98% | 15.66% | 3.66% | 18.84% |
| 2011 | 57.19% | 16.71% | 3.52% | 19.24% |
| 2012 | 59.43% | 17.02% | 3.51% | 16.74% |
| 2013 | 57.71% | 17.57% | 4.13% | 17.68% |
| 2014 | 58.67% | 15.82% | 3.59% | 19.08% |
| 2015 | 57.31% | 15.85% | 3.39% | 19.88% |
| 2016 | 60.29% | 14.36% | 2.48% | 19.61% |
| 2017 | 57.45% | 17.71% | 3.56% | 17.97% |
| 2018 | 59.74% | 12.82% | 3.94% | 20.43% |
| 2019 | 56.35% | 14.67% | 3.39% | 22.64% |
| 2020 | 55.08% | 15.26% | 3.54% | 20.43% |
| 2021 | 57.42% | 13.35% | 3.73% | 20.91% |
Senior collector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior collectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown senior collectors have the lowest average salary at $87,685.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,685 |
| White | $93,043 |
| Black or African American | $93,162 |
| Asian | $93,658 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,549 |
Average senior collector age
See how the average age of senior collectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior 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 |
Senior collector age breakdown
The average age of senior collectors is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the senior collector population.
Senior collector age breakdown
| Senior Collector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Senior collector educational attainment
The most common degree for senior collectors is bachelor's degree, with 41% of senior collectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Senior collectors by degree level
| Senior collector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Senior collector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior collectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $99,567 annually. With a Associate degree, senior collectors earn a median annual income of $87,820 compared to $87,742 for senior collectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $87,742 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,567 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $87,820 |
Senior collector employment statistics
Most senior collectors work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where senior collectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior collectors work.
Senior collector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Senior collector jobs by company type
Employees with the senior collector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior collectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior collector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior collector jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior collectors are finance, health care and technology.
Senior collector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 42% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Senior collector turnover and employment statistics
Senior collector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior collectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior collector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior 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 senior collector tenure
The average senior collector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,209 senior collectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior collector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Senior collector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Budget Clerk | 6.92% | 67,164 |
| Assistant Head Teller | 7.10% | 17,216 |
| Medical Insurance Biller | 7.32% | 128,300 |
| Senior Collector | 7.90% | - |
| Payroll Specialist | 9.54% | 6,609 |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |
Similar senior collector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Administrator | 6.59% | 56,668 |
| Budget Clerk | 6.92% | 67,164 |
| Assistant Head Teller | 7.10% | 17,216 |
| Medical Insurance Biller | 7.32% | 128,300 |
| Payroll Specialist | 9.54% | 6,609 |
| Safe Deposit Clerk | 10.47% | 66,286 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior collectors
The most common foreign language among senior collectors is Spanish at 80.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 4.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 3.0%.
- Spanish, 80.3%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Mandarin, 3.0%
- French, 2.3%
- Chinese, 1.5%
- Other, 8.4%
Senior collector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Mandarin | 3.0% |
| French | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| Other | 8.4% |
