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Business management consultant demographics and statistics in the US

Business management consultant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates business management consultant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our business management consultant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about business management consultants after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 49,791 business management consultants currently employed in the United States.
  • 36.4% of all business management consultants are women, while 63.6% are men.
  • The average business management consultant age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of business management consultants is White (65.9%), followed by Asian (12.0%), Hispanic or Latino (9.1%) and Black or African American (8.3%).
  • In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 12% of all business management consultants are LGBT.
  • Business management consultants are 61% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Business management consultant demographics by:

Business management consultant gender statistics

36.4% of business management consultants are women and 63.6% of business management consultants are men.
  • Male, 63.6%
  • Female, 36.4%

Business management consultant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male63.6%
Female36.4%

Business management consultant gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$107,052
female-income
Female income
$101,965

Business management consultant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business management consultant positions over time. Currently, 36.4% of business management consultants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Business management consultant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201066.38%33.62%
201166.10%33.90%
201266.31%33.69%
201365.92%34.08%
201464.39%35.61%
201565.72%34.28%
201665.04%34.96%
201764.52%35.48%
201866.27%33.73%
201964.72%35.28%
202063.19%36.81%
202163.62%36.38%

Business management consultant related jobs gender ratio

We compared business management 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 titleMaleFemale
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Business Management Consultant64%36%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%

Business management consultant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among business management consultants is White, which makes up 65.9% of all business management consultants. Comparatively, 12.0% of business management consultants are Asian and 9.1% of business management consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 65.9%
  • Asian, 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
  • Black or African American, 8.3%
  • Unknown, 4.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Business management consultant race

Business management consultant racePercentages
White65.9%
Asian12.0%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Black or African American8.3%
Unknown4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Business management consultant race and ethnicity over time

See how business management consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Business management consultant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201074.72%8.04%8.69%6.51%
201173.98%8.12%9.07%6.76%
201272.91%8.50%9.47%6.95%
201372.80%8.19%9.88%6.95%
201473.11%8.27%9.95%6.58%
201572.01%7.80%10.22%7.57%
201671.78%7.74%10.59%7.45%
201771.37%8.04%10.60%7.55%
201871.47%7.49%10.88%7.65%
201969.25%8.05%11.57%8.52%
202067.46%8.05%10.87%9.14%
202165.94%8.30%12.02%9.06%

Business management consultant wage gap by race

According to our data, asian business management consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american business management consultants have the lowest average salary at $103,339.
$114,000
$112,000
$110,000
$108,000
$106,000
$104,000
$102,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$106,876
White$108,169
Black or African American$103,339
Asian$111,568
Hispanic or Latino$105,483

Average business management consultant age

See how the average age of business management consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Business management consultant age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4039.5
White4546
Black or African American4246
Asian3937
Hispanic or Latino39.540

Business management consultant age breakdown

The average age of business management consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the business management consultant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Business management consultant age breakdown

Business Management Consultant YearsPercentages
40+ years59%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years13%

Business management consultant educational attainment

The most common degree for business management consultants is bachelor's degree, with 67% of business management consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 67%
  • Master's, 21%
  • Associate, 7%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Business management consultants by degree level

Business management consultant degreePercentages
Bachelor's67%
Master's21%
Associate7%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees3%

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Business management consultant wage gap by degree level

According to the data, business management consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $121,731 annually. With a Master's degree, business management consultants earn a median annual income of $116,689 compared to $108,139 for business management consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
$124,000
$121,000
$118,000
$115,000
$112,000
$109,000
$106,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$116,689
Bachelor's Degree$108,139
Doctorate Degree$121,731

Business management consultant employment statistics

Most business management consultants work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where business management consultants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where business management consultants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Business management consultant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees18%
100 - 500 employees19%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees21%
> 10,000 employees30%

Business management consultant jobs by company type

Employees with the business management consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most business management consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Business management consultant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education5%
Public31%
Private61%
Government3%

Business management consultant jobs by industry

The most common industries for business management consultants are technology, professional and finance.

Technology

Fortune 500

Professional

Finance

Retail

Business management consultant turnover and employment statistics

Business management consultant unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for business management consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Business management consultant unemployment rate by year

YearBusiness management consultant unemployment rate
20106.86%
20114.96%
20125.00%
20134.70%
20144.15%
20153.56%
20163.57%
20173.12%
20183.13%
20193.02%
20204.33%
20214.32%

Average business management consultant tenure

The average business management consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,385 business management consultants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Business management consultant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year13%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years8%
11+ years17%

Business management consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of business management consultants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Estimator4.41%12,567
Logistics Research Engineer8.65%60,717
Senior Product Specialist10.00%72,109
Grant Coordinator11.05%25,737
Chief Deputy Coroner11.64%14,418
Business Management Consultant12.44%-
Donor Relations Officer19.25%66,923

Similar business management consultant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Estimator4.41%12,567
Logistics Research Engineer8.65%60,717
Senior Product Specialist10.00%72,109
Grant Coordinator11.05%25,737
Chief Deputy Coroner11.64%14,418
Donor Relations Officer19.25%66,923

Foreign languages spoken by business management consultants

The most common foreign language among business management consultants is Spanish at 40.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.8% and German is the third-most popular at 9.3%.
  • Spanish, 40.7%
  • French, 14.8%
  • German, 9.3%
  • Italian, 7.4%
  • Portuguese, 5.6%
  • Other, 22.2%

Business management consultant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish40.7%
French14.8%
German9.3%
Italian7.4%
Portuguese5.6%
Other22.2%

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Business management consultant location demographics

The amount you can make as a business management consultant can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of business management consultants is $142,096. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do business management consultants earn the most?

Business management consultants earn the most in Colorado, where the average business management consultant salary is $123,792. The map here shows where business management consultants earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Business Management Consultants?

By looking through more than 1,385 resumes, we found that the most popular places for business management consultants are New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
Number of Business Management Consultants

Business management consultant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California7,534$112,576
2Texas4,550$106,018
3New York3,409$98,728
4Florida3,186$86,368
5Illinois3,094$106,031
6Ohio3,024$99,265
7Pennsylvania2,616$98,348
8Massachusetts2,280$118,764
9Minnesota2,268$107,635
10New Jersey2,210$106,233
11North Carolina2,203$102,382
12Michigan2,080$98,090
13Georgia1,881$99,872
14Missouri1,726$100,116
15Indiana1,650$89,405
16Virginia1,603$107,118
17Wisconsin1,602$98,917
18Washington1,521$119,723
19Tennessee1,494$77,271
20Alabama1,283$101,315
21Arizona1,271$95,328
22Oregon1,243$106,123
23Maryland1,046$109,828
24South Carolina1,042$92,614
25Colorado1,036$123,792
26Kentucky1,007$88,345
27Oklahoma934$93,107
28Iowa927$98,174
29Kansas890$75,347
30Arkansas826$79,247
31Connecticut810$116,844
32Louisiana785$93,106
33Nevada762$96,302
34Nebraska697$83,932
35District of Columbia678$127,572
36Utah646$96,945
37Mississippi615$84,763
38New Mexico563$92,950
39South Dakota398$99,039
40New Hampshire390$110,463
41West Virginia385$86,987
42Rhode Island343$105,110
43Montana335$86,720
44Delaware307$95,041
45Alaska257$100,085
46Idaho234$87,333
47Hawaii212$87,554
48Maine203$102,728
49North Dakota201$80,246
50Vermont176$93,882
51Wyoming89$94,867

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