Adviser demographics and statistics in the US
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Adviser demographics by:
Adviser gender statistics
44.5% of advisers are women and 55.5% of advisers are men.
- Male, 55.5%
- Female, 44.5%
Adviser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.5% |
| Female | 44.5% |
Adviser gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,264
Female income
$62,299
Adviser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adviser positions over time. Currently, 44.5% of advisers are female.
Adviser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.05% | 33.95% |
| 2011 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2012 | 64.15% | 35.85% |
| 2013 | 63.90% | 36.10% |
| 2014 | 62.83% | 37.17% |
| 2015 | 62.91% | 37.09% |
| 2016 | 61.65% | 38.35% |
| 2017 | 60.82% | 39.18% |
| 2018 | 56.23% | 43.77% |
| 2019 | 57.87% | 42.13% |
| 2020 | 53.34% | 46.66% |
| 2021 | 55.51% | 44.49% |
Adviser related jobs gender ratio
We compared advisers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Adviser | 56% | 44% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Adviser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among advisers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all advisers. Comparatively, 14.2% of advisers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of advisers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Adviser race
| Adviser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Adviser race and ethnicity over time
See how adviser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adviser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 10.81% | 4.54% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 69.83% | 12.09% | 4.04% | 11.42% |
| 2020 | 68.46% | 10.85% | 3.30% | 12.57% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 3.74% | 14.20% |
Adviser wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino advisers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american advisers have the lowest average salary at $62,214.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,108 |
| White | $63,280 |
| Black or African American | $62,214 |
| Asian | $65,491 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,360 |
Average adviser age
See how the average age of advisers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Adviser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Unknown | 40 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.5 | 39 |
| White | 41 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Adviser age breakdown
The average age of advisers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the adviser population.
Adviser age breakdown
| Adviser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Adviser educational attainment
The most common degree for advisers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of advisers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Advisers by degree level
| Adviser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Adviser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, advisers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $92,388 annually. With a Master's degree, advisers earn a median annual income of $89,512 compared to $69,269 for advisers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,512 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,269 |
| Doctorate Degree | $92,388 |
Adviser employment statistics
Most advisers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where advisers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where advisers work.
Adviser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Adviser jobs by company type
Employees with the adviser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most advisers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Adviser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 4% |
Adviser jobs by industry
The most common industries for advisers are education, professional and technology.
Adviser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Adviser turnover and employment statistics
Adviser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for advisers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adviser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adviser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 2.02% |
Average adviser tenure
The average adviser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,695 advisers resumes in Zippia's database.
Adviser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Adviser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of advisers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Juvenile Officer | 9.50% | 56,115 |
| Adviser | 10.75% | - |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Client Coordinator | 11.48% | 66,557 |
| Crisis Intervention Counselor | 15.06% | 30,988 |
| Mental Health Clinician | 15.06% | 91,347 |
Similar adviser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Juvenile Officer | 9.50% | 56,115 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Client Coordinator | 11.48% | 66,557 |
| Crisis Intervention Counselor | 15.06% | 30,988 |
| Mental Health Clinician | 15.06% | 91,347 |
Foreign languages spoken by advisers
The most common foreign language among advisers is Spanish at 38.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.4%.
- Spanish, 38.4%
- French, 14.6%
- Arabic, 6.4%
- Chinese, 5.5%
- Russian, 4.6%
- Other, 30.5%
Adviser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.4% |
| French | 14.6% |
| Arabic | 6.4% |
| Chinese | 5.5% |
| Russian | 4.6% |
| Other | 30.5% |
