Color consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Color consultant gender statistics
88.2% of color consultants are women and 11.8% of color consultants are men.
- Female, 88.2%
- Male, 11.8%
Color consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 88.2% |
| Male | 11.8% |
Color consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,881
Female income
$64,659
Color consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in color consultant positions over time. Currently, 88.2% of color consultants are female.
Color consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.42% | 93.58% |
| 2011 | 6.49% | 93.51% |
| 2012 | 6.29% | 93.71% |
| 2013 | 6.90% | 93.10% |
| 2014 | 6.35% | 93.65% |
| 2015 | 6.53% | 93.47% |
| 2016 | 6.27% | 93.73% |
| 2017 | 6.04% | 93.96% |
| 2018 | 8.08% | 91.92% |
| 2019 | 12.81% | 87.19% |
| 2020 | 12.10% | 87.90% |
| 2021 | 11.78% | 88.22% |
Color consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared color consultants 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 Consultant | 12% | 88% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Color consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among color consultants is White, which makes up 76.7% of all color consultants. Comparatively, 10.1% of color consultants are Asian and 7.3% of color consultants 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 consultant race
| Color consultant 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 consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how color consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Color consultant 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 consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian color consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino color consultants have the lowest average salary at $68,772.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,769 |
| White | $70,495 |
| Black or African American | $69,697 |
| Asian | $75,896 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,772 |
Color consultant age breakdown
The average age of color consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the color consultant population.
Color consultant age breakdown
| Color Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Color consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for color consultants is bachelor's degree, with 58% of color consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Color consultants by degree level
| Color consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Color consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, color consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $87,709 annually. With a Master's degree, color consultants earn a median annual income of $80,319 compared to $74,194 for color consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,319 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,194 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,709 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,874 |
Color consultant employment statistics
Most color consultants work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where color consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where color consultants work.
Color consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Color consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the color consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most color consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Color consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 3% |
Color consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for color consultants are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Color consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 38% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Color consultant turnover and employment statistics
Color consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for color consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Color consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Color consultant 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 consultant tenure
The average color consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 829 color consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Color consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Color consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of color 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Color Consultant | 7.73% | - |
| Art Director | 11.32% | 11,472 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Graphics Coordinator | 13.05% | 23,984 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Window Dresser | 16.91% | 54,662 |
| Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 49,476 |
Similar color consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Art Director | 11.32% | 11,472 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Graphics Coordinator | 13.05% | 23,984 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Window Dresser | 16.91% | 54,662 |
| Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 49,476 |
Foreign languages spoken by color consultants
The most common foreign language among color consultants is Spanish at 54.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 54.7%
- French, 11.3%
- Portuguese, 7.5%
- Tagalog, 5.7%
- Thai, 3.8%
- Other, 17.0%
Color consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.7% |
| French | 11.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.5% |
| Tagalog | 5.7% |
| Thai | 3.8% |
| Other | 17.0% |
