Child development consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Child development consultant gender statistics
79.4% of child development consultants are women and 20.6% of child development consultants are men.
- Female, 79.4%
- Male, 20.6%
Child development consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.4% |
| Male | 20.6% |
Child development consultant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,892
Female income
$39,097
Child development consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child development consultant positions over time. Currently, 79.4% of child development consultants are female.
Child development consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.91% | 74.09% |
| 2011 | 24.94% | 75.06% |
| 2012 | 24.88% | 75.12% |
| 2013 | 24.04% | 75.96% |
| 2014 | 25.18% | 74.82% |
| 2015 | 24.90% | 75.10% |
| 2016 | 25.23% | 74.77% |
| 2017 | 24.73% | 75.27% |
| 2018 | 23.89% | 76.11% |
| 2019 | 23.51% | 76.49% |
| 2020 | 21.21% | 78.79% |
| 2021 | 20.60% | 79.40% |
Child development consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared child development consultants 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% |
| Child Development Consultant | 21% | 79% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Child development consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child development consultants is White, which makes up 63.1% of all child development consultants. Comparatively, 15.1% of child development consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of child development consultants are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Child development consultant race
| Child development consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Child development consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how child development consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child development consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 17.57% | 2.59% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 65.42% | 18.60% | 3.01% | 10.04% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 17.96% | 2.81% | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 65.67% | 17.74% | 2.90% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 65.32% | 17.27% | 3.07% | 11.30% |
| 2015 | 65.17% | 17.67% | 2.89% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 17.21% | 3.27% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 65.28% | 15.66% | 3.37% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 64.71% | 18.85% | 2.11% | 11.31% |
| 2019 | 65.91% | 17.78% | 2.01% | 9.63% |
| 2020 | 61.48% | 15.43% | 2.92% | 14.22% |
| 2021 | 63.14% | 13.37% | 2.67% | 15.12% |
Child development consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino child development consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american child development consultants have the lowest average salary at $37,428.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,016 |
| White | $37,900 |
| Black or African American | $37,428 |
| Asian | $40,072 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,124 |
Average child development consultant age
See how the average age of child development consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Child development consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 39.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Child development consultant age breakdown
The average age of child development consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the child development consultant population.
Child development consultant age breakdown
| Child Development Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Child development consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for child development consultants is bachelor's degree, with 56% of child development consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Child development consultants by degree level
| Child development consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Child development consultant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,623 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,819 |
Child development consultant employment statistics
Most child development consultants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where child development consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child development consultants work.
Child development consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 37% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Child development consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the child development consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child development consultants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Child development consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 25% |
Child development consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for child development consultants are health care, education and government.
Child development consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 20% |
| Education | 19% |
| Government | 17% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Child development consultant turnover and employment statistics
Child development consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child development consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child development consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child development consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 4.68% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 1.89% |
Average child development consultant tenure
The average child development consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 416 child development consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Child development consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Child development consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child development 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Child Development Consultant | 10.37% | - |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Residential Worker | 11.48% | 43,463 |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 15.06% | 27,559 |
| Crisis Worker | 15.06% | 99,201 |
Similar child development consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Residential Worker | 11.48% | 43,463 |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 15.06% | 27,559 |
| Crisis Worker | 15.06% | 99,201 |
Foreign languages spoken by child development consultants
The most common foreign language among child development consultants is Spanish at 64.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 5.9% and French is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 64.7%
- Japanese, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Khmer, 2.9%
- German, 2.9%
- Other, 17.7%
Child development consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.7% |
| Japanese | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Khmer | 2.9% |
| German | 2.9% |
| Other | 17.7% |
