Color adviser demographics and statistics in the US
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Color adviser demographics by:
Color adviser gender statistics
74.1% of color advisers are women and 25.9% of color advisers are men.
- Female, 74.1%
- Male, 25.9%
Color adviser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.1% |
| Male | 25.9% |
Color adviser gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,603
Female income
$58,482
Color adviser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in color adviser positions over time. Currently, 74.1% of color advisers are female.
Color adviser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.21% | 84.79% |
| 2011 | 15.34% | 84.66% |
| 2012 | 14.92% | 85.08% |
| 2013 | 16.22% | 83.78% |
| 2014 | 15.05% | 84.95% |
| 2015 | 15.44% | 84.56% |
| 2016 | 14.87% | 85.13% |
| 2017 | 14.38% | 85.62% |
| 2018 | 18.67% | 81.33% |
| 2019 | 27.74% | 72.26% |
| 2020 | 26.45% | 73.55% |
| 2021 | 25.86% | 74.14% |
Color adviser related jobs gender ratio
We compared color advisers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Color Adviser | 26% | 74% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Color adviser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among color advisers is White, which makes up 76.7% of all color advisers. Comparatively, 10.1% of color advisers are Asian and 7.3% of color advisers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.7%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Color adviser race
| Color adviser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Color adviser race and ethnicity over time
See how color adviser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Color adviser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 3.37% | 6.45% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 79.15% | 3.38% | 7.00% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.42% | 6.69% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 3.39% | 7.37% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 78.43% | 3.15% | 7.37% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 3.31% | 7.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.54% | 7.72% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 77.04% | 3.17% | 8.01% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 68.47% | 1.48% | 13.79% | 11.82% |
| 2019 | 73.68% | 1.56% | 12.45% | 10.90% |
| 2020 | 73.69% | 2.05% | 8.19% | 10.92% |
| 2021 | 76.67% | 1.12% | 10.07% | 7.28% |
Color adviser wage gap by race
According to our data, asian color advisers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino color advisers have the lowest average salary at $63,815.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,128 |
| White | $66,090 |
| Black or African American | $65,033 |
| Asian | $73,368 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,815 |
Color adviser age breakdown
The average age of color advisers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the color adviser population.
Color adviser age breakdown
| Color Adviser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Color adviser educational attainment
The most common degree for color advisers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of color advisers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Color advisers by degree level
| Color adviser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Color adviser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, color advisers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $90,035 annually. With a Master's degree, color advisers earn a median annual income of $79,490 compared to $71,050 for color advisers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,490 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,050 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,035 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,639 |
Color adviser employment statistics
Most color advisers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where color advisers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where color advisers work.
Color adviser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Color adviser jobs by company type
Employees with the color adviser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most color advisers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Color adviser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 5% |
Color adviser jobs by industry
The most common industries for color advisers are education, retail and hospitality.
Color adviser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Retail | 22% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
Color adviser turnover and employment statistics
Color adviser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for color advisers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Color adviser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Color adviser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.35% |
| 2019 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 4.03% |
| 2021 | 8.44% |
Average color adviser tenure
The average color adviser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 67 color advisers resumes in Zippia's database.
Color adviser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 32% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Color adviser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of color 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Color Adviser | 7.73% | - |
| Community-Based Public Artist | 11.32% | 22,113 |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Design Manager/Senior Designer | 13.05% | 82,158 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Uniform Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
Similar color adviser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Community-Based Public Artist | 11.32% | 22,113 |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Design Manager/Senior Designer | 13.05% | 82,158 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Uniform Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
Foreign languages spoken by color advisers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
Color adviser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |