Building consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Building consultant gender statistics
28.3% of building consultants are women and 71.7% of building consultants are men.
- Male, 71.7%
- Female, 28.3%
Building consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.7% |
| Female | 28.3% |
Building consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,064
Female income
$74,963
Building consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building consultant positions over time. Currently, 28.3% of building consultants are female.
Building consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.82% | 17.18% |
| 2011 | 81.34% | 18.66% |
| 2012 | 82.60% | 17.40% |
| 2013 | 83.87% | 16.13% |
| 2014 | 82.45% | 17.55% |
| 2015 | 82.56% | 17.44% |
| 2016 | 83.84% | 16.16% |
| 2017 | 83.13% | 16.87% |
| 2018 | 73.72% | 26.28% |
| 2019 | 71.92% | 28.08% |
| 2020 | 72.76% | 27.24% |
| 2021 | 71.75% | 28.25% |
Building consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared building consultants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Building Consultant | 72% | 28% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Building consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building consultants is White, which makes up 67.7% of all building consultants. Comparatively, 12.0% of building consultants are Asian and 8.8% of building consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Building consultant race
| Building consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Building consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how building consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.09% | 9.39% | 10.78% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 70.82% | 9.26% | 10.08% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 9.76% | 11.84% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 9.08% | 13.31% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 8.60% | 13.45% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 69.40% | 8.46% | 11.85% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 7.94% | 12.50% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 8.03% | 12.72% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 6.27% | 11.30% | 7.41% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 6.68% | 11.46% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 68.88% | 6.11% | 11.53% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 6.24% | 11.99% | 8.82% |
Building consultant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,012 |
| White | $78,650 |
| Black or African American | $76,290 |
| Asian | $85,547 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,154 |
Average building consultant age
See how the average age of building consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Building consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 46 |
Building consultant age breakdown
The average age of building consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the building consultant population.
Building consultant age breakdown
| Building Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Building consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for building consultants is bachelor's degree, with 60% of building consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Building consultants by degree level
| Building consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Building consultant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,813 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,844 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,992 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,808 |
Building consultant employment statistics
Most building consultants work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where building consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where building consultants work.
Building consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Building consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the building consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most building consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Building consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 7% |
Building consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for building consultants are technology, professional and retail.
Building consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 15% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Building consultant turnover and employment statistics
Building consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 4.87% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 2.66% |
| 2020 | 3.94% |
| 2021 | 3.69% |
Average building consultant tenure
The average building consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 620 building consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Building consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Building consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Planner | 7.31% | 72,450 |
| Oracle Applications Consultant | 8.42% | 49,095 |
| Senior Software Architect | 8.46% | 310,354 |
| Internet Security Specialist | 8.59% | 54,538 |
| Production Support Engineer | 9.03% | 194,203 |
| Building Consultant | 10.54% | - |
| Hardware Support Specialist | 10.88% | 118,974 |
Similar building consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Planner | 7.31% | 72,450 |
| Oracle Applications Consultant | 8.42% | 49,095 |
| Senior Software Architect | 8.46% | 310,354 |
| Internet Security Specialist | 8.59% | 54,538 |
| Production Support Engineer | 9.03% | 194,203 |
| Hardware Support Specialist | 10.88% | 118,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by building consultants
The most common foreign language among building consultants is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 6.1%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- Russian, 6.1%
- Other, 39.3%
Building consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Russian | 6.1% |
| Other | 39.3% |
