Telephone collector demographics and statistics in the US
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Telephone collector gender statistics
64.6% of telephone collectors are women and 35.4% of telephone collectors are men.
- Female, 64.6%
- Male, 35.4%
Telephone collector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.6% |
| Male | 35.4% |
Telephone collector gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,589
Female income
$35,788
Telephone collector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in telephone collector positions over time. Currently, 64.6% of telephone collectors are female.
Telephone collector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.10% | 60.90% |
| 2011 | 37.32% | 62.68% |
| 2012 | 36.92% | 63.08% |
| 2013 | 34.89% | 65.11% |
| 2014 | 34.71% | 65.29% |
| 2015 | 35.84% | 64.16% |
| 2016 | 36.00% | 64.00% |
| 2017 | 34.58% | 65.42% |
| 2018 | 36.93% | 63.07% |
| 2019 | 31.17% | 68.83% |
| 2020 | 29.83% | 70.17% |
| 2021 | 35.35% | 64.65% |
Telephone collector related jobs gender ratio
We compared telephone 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% |
| Telephone Collector | 35% | 65% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Telephone collector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among telephone collectors is White, which makes up 63.3% of all telephone collectors. Comparatively, 17.2% of telephone collectors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of telephone collectors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Telephone collector race
| Telephone collector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Telephone collector race and ethnicity over time
See how telephone collector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Telephone collector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.88% | 13.39% | 3.70% | 15.12% |
| 2011 | 63.10% | 14.44% | 3.56% | 15.52% |
| 2012 | 65.34% | 14.75% | 3.55% | 13.02% |
| 2013 | 63.62% | 15.30% | 4.17% | 13.97% |
| 2014 | 64.58% | 13.56% | 3.64% | 15.37% |
| 2015 | 63.21% | 13.58% | 3.44% | 16.17% |
| 2016 | 66.20% | 12.09% | 2.53% | 15.90% |
| 2017 | 63.36% | 15.45% | 3.61% | 14.25% |
| 2018 | 65.64% | 10.56% | 3.99% | 16.72% |
| 2019 | 62.26% | 12.40% | 3.43% | 18.93% |
| 2020 | 60.99% | 12.99% | 3.59% | 16.72% |
| 2021 | 63.33% | 11.08% | 3.77% | 17.20% |
Telephone collector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian telephone collectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown telephone collectors have the lowest average salary at $36,068.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,068 |
| White | $36,686 |
| Black or African American | $36,699 |
| Asian | $36,755 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,743 |
Average telephone collector age
See how the average age of telephone collectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Telephone 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 |
Telephone collector age breakdown
The average age of telephone collectors is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the telephone collector population.
Telephone collector age breakdown
| Telephone Collector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Telephone collector educational attainment
The most common degree for telephone collectors is bachelor's degree, with 41% of telephone collectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Telephone collectors by degree level
| Telephone collector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Telephone collector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, telephone collectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,405 annually. With a Associate degree, telephone collectors earn a median annual income of $36,083 compared to $36,074 for telephone collectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,074 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,405 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,083 |
Telephone collector employment statistics
Most telephone collectors work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where telephone collectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where telephone collectors work.
Telephone collector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Telephone collector jobs by company type
Employees with the telephone collector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most telephone collectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Telephone collector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 5% |
Telephone collector jobs by industry
The most common industries for telephone collectors are finance, professional and manufacturing.
Telephone collector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Telephone collector turnover and employment statistics
Telephone collector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for telephone collectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Telephone collector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Telephone 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 telephone collector tenure
The average telephone collector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 107 telephone collectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Telephone collector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Telephone collector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of telephone 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 |
| Returned Item Clerk | 6.92% | 66,353 |
| Savings Teller | 7.10% | 8,782 |
| Medicare Billing Specialist | 7.32% | 54,593 |
| Telephone Collector | 7.90% | - |
| Payroll Representative | 9.54% | 6,076 |
| Bank Vault Custodian | 10.47% | 11,048 |
Similar telephone collector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Department Clerk | 6.59% | 102,459 |
| Returned Item Clerk | 6.92% | 66,353 |
| Savings Teller | 7.10% | 8,782 |
| Medicare Billing Specialist | 7.32% | 54,593 |
| Payroll Representative | 9.54% | 6,076 |
| Bank Vault Custodian | 10.47% | 11,048 |
Foreign languages spoken by telephone collectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Telephone collector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |