Tax collector demographics and statistics in the US
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Tax collector gender statistics
77.3% of tax collectors are women and 22.7% of tax collectors are men.
- Female, 77.3%
- Male, 22.7%
Tax collector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.3% |
| Male | 22.7% |
Tax collector gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,547
Female income
$33,687
Tax collector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tax collector positions over time. Currently, 77.3% of tax collectors are female.
Tax collector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.68% | 73.32% |
| 2011 | 26.11% | 73.89% |
| 2012 | 25.35% | 74.65% |
| 2013 | 21.21% | 78.79% |
| 2014 | 26.17% | 73.83% |
| 2015 | 22.12% | 77.88% |
| 2016 | 23.66% | 76.34% |
| 2017 | 24.02% | 75.98% |
| 2018 | 28.14% | 71.86% |
| 2019 | 22.70% | 77.30% |
| 2020 | 25.59% | 74.41% |
| 2021 | 22.66% | 77.34% |
Tax collector related jobs gender ratio
We compared tax collectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Tax Collector | 23% | 77% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Tax collector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tax collectors is White, which makes up 57.9% of all tax collectors. Comparatively, 17.5% of tax collectors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of tax collectors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%
Tax collector race
| Tax collector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
Tax collector race and ethnicity over time
See how tax collector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tax collector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.69% | 11.62% | 5.66% | 16.01% |
| 2011 | 64.93% | 13.56% | 5.57% | 14.81% |
| 2012 | 65.54% | 13.12% | 5.90% | 13.89% |
| 2013 | 67.77% | 11.21% | 4.47% | 15.13% |
| 2014 | 61.37% | 12.72% | 6.80% | 16.33% |
| 2015 | 68.14% | 10.57% | 5.81% | 14.39% |
| 2016 | 65.10% | 11.28% | 7.34% | 14.78% |
| 2017 | 63.29% | 13.27% | 7.86% | 13.55% |
| 2018 | 61.16% | 13.00% | 8.14% | 15.92% |
| 2019 | 62.74% | 10.23% | 8.51% | 17.07% |
| 2020 | 59.89% | 10.22% | 7.39% | 18.05% |
| 2021 | 57.86% | 12.64% | 9.09% | 17.49% |
Tax collector wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown tax collectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tax collectors have the lowest average salary at $34,269.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,007 |
| White | $37,186 |
| Black or African American | $34,317 |
| Asian | $36,356 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,269 |
Average tax collector age
See how the average age of tax collectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tax collector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 49 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 55 | 52.5 |
| Asian | 48.5 | 48.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 49 |
Tax collector age breakdown
The average age of tax collectors is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the tax collector population.
Tax collector age breakdown
| Tax Collector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Tax collector educational attainment
The most common degree for tax collectors is bachelor's degree, with 44% of tax collectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Tax collectors by degree level
| Tax collector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Tax collector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tax collectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $48,898 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tax collectors earn a median annual income of $42,355 compared to $29,268 for tax collectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,898 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,268 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,355 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,511 |
Tax collector employment statistics
Most tax collectors work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where tax collectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tax collectors work.
Tax collector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Tax collector jobs by company type
Employees with the tax collector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tax collectors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Tax collector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 51% |
Tax collector jobs by industry
The most common industries for tax collectors are government, finance and professional.
Tax collector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 46% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Tax collector turnover and employment statistics
Tax collector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tax collectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tax collector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tax collector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.18% |
| 2011 | 5.83% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 3.44% |
| 2014 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 2.52% |
| 2016 | 2.50% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 1.95% |
| 2019 | 1.28% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 1.85% |
Average tax collector tenure
The average tax collector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,194 tax collectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Tax collector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Tax collector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tax 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud Examiner | 4.38% | 3,094 |
| Rate Analyst | 7.33% | 64,562 |
| Cash Accountant | 7.40% | 40,765 |
| Tax Preparation Assistant | 7.56% | 26,792 |
| Tax Collector | 7.65% | - |
| Budget Officer | 12.94% | 56,413 |
| Supervisory Examiner | 19.38% | 2,115 |
Similar tax collector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud Examiner | 4.38% | 3,094 |
| Rate Analyst | 7.33% | 64,562 |
| Cash Accountant | 7.40% | 40,765 |
| Tax Preparation Assistant | 7.56% | 26,792 |
| Budget Officer | 12.94% | 56,413 |
| Supervisory Examiner | 19.38% | 2,115 |
Foreign languages spoken by tax collectors
The most common foreign language among tax collectors is Spanish at 61.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 6.8% and French is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 61.4%
- German, 6.8%
- French, 6.8%
- Swedish, 2.3%
- Portuguese, 2.3%
- Other, 20.4%
Tax collector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.4% |
| German | 6.8% |
| French | 6.8% |
| Swedish | 2.3% |
| Portuguese | 2.3% |
| Other | 20.4% |
