Advisor and consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Advisor and consultant demographics by:
Advisor and consultant gender statistics
28.6% of advisor and consultants are women and 71.4% of advisor and consultants are men.
- Male, 71.4%
- Female, 28.6%
Advisor and consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.4% |
| Female | 28.6% |
Advisor and consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,251
Female income
$74,461
Advisor and consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in advisor and consultant positions over time. Currently, 28.6% of advisor and consultants are female.
Advisor and consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.81% | 26.19% |
| 2011 | 73.57% | 26.43% |
| 2012 | 73.75% | 26.25% |
| 2013 | 73.41% | 26.59% |
| 2014 | 72.08% | 27.92% |
| 2015 | 73.24% | 26.76% |
| 2016 | 72.65% | 27.35% |
| 2017 | 72.20% | 27.80% |
| 2018 | 73.72% | 26.28% |
| 2019 | 72.37% | 27.63% |
| 2020 | 71.02% | 28.98% |
| 2021 | 71.40% | 28.60% |
Advisor and consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared advisor and consultants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Advisor And Consultant | 71% | 29% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Advisor and consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among advisor and consultants is White, which makes up 66.1% of all advisor and consultants. Comparatively, 12.2% of advisor and consultants are Asian and 8.9% of advisor and consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.1%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Advisor and consultant race
| Advisor and consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Advisor and consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how advisor and consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Advisor and consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.93% | 7.82% | 8.87% | 6.35% |
| 2011 | 74.19% | 7.91% | 9.24% | 6.60% |
| 2012 | 73.12% | 8.28% | 9.65% | 6.80% |
| 2013 | 73.01% | 7.98% | 10.06% | 6.79% |
| 2014 | 73.32% | 8.06% | 10.13% | 6.43% |
| 2015 | 72.22% | 7.59% | 10.40% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 72.00% | 7.52% | 10.77% | 7.29% |
| 2017 | 71.58% | 7.82% | 10.78% | 7.40% |
| 2018 | 71.68% | 7.28% | 11.06% | 7.49% |
| 2019 | 69.46% | 7.83% | 11.75% | 8.37% |
| 2020 | 67.67% | 7.83% | 11.05% | 8.98% |
| 2021 | 66.15% | 8.08% | 12.20% | 8.91% |
Advisor and consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian advisor and consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american advisor and consultants have the lowest average salary at $76,010.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,049 |
| White | $81,543 |
| Black or African American | $76,010 |
| Asian | $85,518 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,448 |
Average advisor and consultant age
See how the average age of advisor and consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Advisor and consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 39.5 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Advisor and consultant age breakdown
The average age of advisor and consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the advisor and consultant population.
Advisor and consultant age breakdown
| Advisor And Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Advisor and consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for advisor and consultants is bachelor's degree, with 63% of advisor and consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Advisor and consultants by degree level
| Advisor and consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Advisor and consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, advisor and consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $97,793 annually. With a Master's degree, advisor and consultants earn a median annual income of $91,631 compared to $81,508 for advisor and consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,631 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,508 |
| Doctorate Degree | $97,793 |
Advisor and consultant employment statistics
Most advisor and consultants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where advisor and consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where advisor and consultants work.
Advisor and consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Advisor and consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the advisor and consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most advisor and consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Advisor and consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 6% |
Advisor and consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for advisor and consultants are professional, finance and health care.
Advisor and consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Advisor and consultant turnover and employment statistics
Advisor and consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for advisor and consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Advisor and consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Advisor and consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 5.00% |
| 2013 | 4.70% |
| 2014 | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 3.56% |
| 2016 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.33% |
| 2021 | 4.32% |
Average advisor and consultant tenure
The average advisor and consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,238 advisor and consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Advisor and consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Advisor and consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of advisor and consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Senior Logistician | 8.65% | 2,335 |
| Marketing Project Coordinator | 10.00% | 103,852 |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 11.05% | 49,685 |
| Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 34,610 |
| Advisor And Consultant | 12.44% | - |
| Raiser | 19.25% | 236 |
Similar advisor and consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Senior Logistician | 8.65% | 2,335 |
| Marketing Project Coordinator | 10.00% | 103,852 |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 11.05% | 49,685 |
| Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 34,610 |
| Raiser | 19.25% | 236 |
Foreign languages spoken by advisor and consultants
The most common foreign language among advisor and consultants is Spanish at 36.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 36.7%
- French, 13.3%
- German, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Other, 31.7%
Advisor and consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.7% |
| French | 13.3% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Other | 31.7% |
