Consul demographics and statistics in the US
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Consul gender statistics
41.2% of consuls are women and 58.8% of consuls are men.
- Male, 58.8%
- Female, 41.2%
Consul gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.8% |
| Female | 41.2% |
Consul gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,167
Female income
$73,808
Consul gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in consul positions over time. Currently, 41.2% of consuls are female.
Consul gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.47% | 35.53% |
| 2011 | 64.79% | 35.21% |
| 2012 | 64.39% | 35.61% |
| 2013 | 65.02% | 34.98% |
| 2014 | 63.93% | 36.07% |
| 2015 | 63.72% | 36.28% |
| 2016 | 63.30% | 36.70% |
| 2017 | 62.54% | 37.46% |
| 2018 | 62.37% | 37.63% |
| 2019 | 60.16% | 39.84% |
| 2020 | 60.13% | 39.87% |
| 2021 | 58.82% | 41.18% |
Consul related jobs gender ratio
We compared consuls with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Consul | 59% | 41% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Consul demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among consuls is White, which makes up 65.1% of all consuls. Comparatively, 12.9% of consuls are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of consuls are Asian.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Consul race
| Consul race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Consul race and ethnicity over time
See how consul racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Consul race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.25% | 7.50% | 6.70% | 10.41% |
| 2011 | 73.47% | 7.57% | 6.66% | 10.05% |
| 2012 | 72.58% | 7.57% | 6.97% | 10.60% |
| 2013 | 72.51% | 7.27% | 7.45% | 10.50% |
| 2014 | 71.62% | 7.51% | 7.51% | 10.98% |
| 2015 | 71.01% | 7.66% | 7.76% | 11.16% |
| 2016 | 71.00% | 7.44% | 7.78% | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 70.08% | 7.45% | 8.37% | 11.49% |
| 2018 | 70.13% | 7.31% | 8.32% | 11.58% |
| 2019 | 69.57% | 7.21% | 8.25% | 12.27% |
| 2020 | 67.02% | 7.39% | 8.51% | 12.41% |
| 2021 | 65.07% | 7.67% | 9.03% | 12.87% |
Consul wage gap by race
According to our data, asian consuls have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american consuls have the lowest average salary at $76,361.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,849 |
| White | $81,190 |
| Black or African American | $76,361 |
| Asian | $89,826 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,222 |
Average consul age
See how the average age of consuls varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Consul age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Consul age breakdown
The average age of consuls is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the consul population.
Consul age breakdown
| Consul Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Consul educational attainment
The most common degree for consuls is bachelor's degree, with 51% of consuls earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Consuls by degree level
| Consul degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Consul wage gap by degree level
According to the data, consuls with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $106,765 annually. With a Master's degree, consuls earn a median annual income of $100,466 compared to $88,578 for consuls with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,466 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,078 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,578 |
| Doctorate Degree | $106,765 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,915 |
Consul employment statistics
Most consuls work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where consuls work
Below, you can see the size of companies where consuls work.
Consul jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Consul jobs by company type
Employees with the consul job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most consuls prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Consul jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 5% |
Consul jobs by industry
The most common industries for consuls are technology, finance and professional.
Consul industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 30% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Consul turnover and employment statistics
Consul unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for consuls between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Consul unemployment rate by year
| Year | Consul unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average consul tenure
The average consul stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 558 consuls resumes in Zippia's database.
Consul tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Consul LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of consuls 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Management Assistant | 4.08% | 88,241 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Station Superintendent | 9.30% | 12,134 |
| Consul | 9.67% | - |
| Acquisitions Manager | 11.54% | 9,054 |
| Medicine And Health Service Manager | 11.66% | 68,080 |
| Day Program Manager | 14.16% | 91,419 |
Similar consul jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Management Assistant | 4.08% | 88,241 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Station Superintendent | 9.30% | 12,134 |
| Acquisitions Manager | 11.54% | 9,054 |
| Medicine And Health Service Manager | 11.66% | 68,080 |
| Day Program Manager | 14.16% | 91,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by consuls
The most common foreign language among consuls is Spanish at 38.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 38.1%
- French, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.9%
- Arabic, 6.3%
- Italian, 4.8%
- Other, 28.6%
Consul languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.1% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.9% |
| Arabic | 6.3% |
| Italian | 4.8% |
| Other | 28.6% |
