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Consultant nurse demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 7,477 consultants nurse currently employed in the United States.
  • 89.4% of all consultants nurse are women, while 10.6% are men.
  • The average consultant nurse age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of consultants nurse is White (66.1%), followed by Black or African American (11.4%), Asian (9.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%).
  • Consultants nurse are most in-demand in Los Angeles, CA.
  • The pharmaceutical industry is the highest-paying for consultants nurse.
  • Stockton, CA pays an annual average wage of $134,129, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women consultants nurse earned 96% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all consultants nurse are LGBT.
  • New York is the best state for consultants nurse to live.
  • Consultants nurse are 65% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Consultant nurse gender statistics

89.4% of consultants nurse are women and 10.6% of consultants nurse are men.
  • Female, 89.4%
  • Male, 10.6%

Consultant nurse gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female89.4%
Male10.6%

Consultant nurse gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$75,736
female-income
Female income
$72,512

Consultant nurse gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in consultant nurse positions over time. Currently, 89.4% of consultants nurse are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Consultant nurse gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
20107.92%92.08%
20118.24%91.76%
20128.35%91.65%
20138.71%91.29%
20149.51%90.49%
20159.19%90.81%
20169.53%90.47%
201710.04%89.96%
201810.34%89.66%
201910.39%89.61%
202010.60%89.40%
202110.58%89.42%

Consultant nurse related jobs gender ratio

We compared consultants nurse with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Staff Nurse Midwife2%98%
Perinatal Nurse3%97%
Therapeutic Dietitian3%97%
Consultant Nurse11%89%
Radiology Resident75%25%
Optometrist, Owner76%24%
Flight Surgeon82%18%

Consultant nurse demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among consultants nurse is White, which makes up 66.1% of all consultants nurse. Comparatively, 11.4% of consultants nurse are Black or African American and 9.0% of consultants nurse are Asian.
  • White, 66.1%
  • Black or African American, 11.4%
  • Asian, 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
  • Unknown, 4.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Consultant nurse race

Consultant nurse racePercentages
White66.1%
Black or African American11.4%
Asian9.0%
Hispanic or Latino8.9%
Unknown4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Consultant nurse race and ethnicity over time

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

Consultant nurse race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.10%11.57%7.15%6.33%
201172.69%11.94%7.06%6.40%
201272.28%12.07%7.16%6.62%
201372.12%12.00%7.26%6.58%
201470.94%12.14%7.78%7.10%
201571.12%12.26%7.31%7.23%
201670.92%11.79%7.75%7.49%
201770.57%11.29%7.93%7.84%
201870.36%11.96%7.66%7.73%
201970.39%11.30%7.97%8.09%
202068.24%10.91%7.99%8.56%
202166.10%11.38%8.96%8.87%

Consultant nurse wage gap by race

According to our data, asian consultants nurse have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White consultants nurse have the lowest average salary at $73,476.
$84,000
$82,000
$80,000
$78,000
$76,000
$74,000
$72,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$74,207
White$73,476
Black or African American$73,678
Asian$82,938
Hispanic or Latino$74,785

Average consultant nurse age

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

Consultant nurse age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4545
Unknown3940.5
Asian3944
Hispanic or Latino3938
White4244
American Indian and Alaska Native42

Consultant nurse age breakdown

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

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Consultant nurse age breakdown

Consultant Nurse YearsPercentages
40+ years59%
30-40 years28%
20-30 years14%

Consultant nurse educational attainment

The most common degree for consultants nurse is bachelor's degree, with 45% of consultants nurse earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 15%.
  • Bachelor's, 45%
  • Associate, 30%
  • Master's, 15%
  • Diploma, 5%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Consultants nurse by degree level

Consultant nurse degreePercentages
Bachelor's45%
Associate30%
Master's15%
Diploma5%
Other Degrees5%

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Consultant nurse wage gap by degree level

According to the data, consultants nurse with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $85,453 annually. With a Doctorate degree, consultants nurse earn a median annual income of $80,239 compared to $77,980 for consultants nurse with an Bachelor's degree.
$90,000
$86,000
$82,000
$78,000
$74,000
$70,000
$66,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$85,453
Bachelor's Degree$77,980
Doctorate Degree$80,239
Some College/ Associate Degree$69,265

Consultant nurse employment statistics

Most consultants nurse work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where consultants nurse work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Consultant nurse jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees21%
100 - 500 employees20%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees18%

Consultant nurse jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Consultant nurse jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education7%
Public17%
Private65%
Government10%

Consultant nurse jobs by industry

The most common industries for consultants nurse are health care, professional and government.

Health Care

Professional

Government

Insurance

Education

Consultant nurse turnover and employment statistics

Consultant nurse unemployment rate over time

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

Consultant nurse unemployment rate by year

YearConsultant nurse unemployment rate
20101.90%
20111.97%
20121.94%
20131.69%
20141.75%
20151.37%
20161.10%
20171.04%
20181.07%
20191.04%
20201.45%
20211.37%

Average consultant nurse tenure

The average consultant nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,171 consultants nurse resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Consultant nurse tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year18%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years6%
11+ years12%

Consultant nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of consultants nurse that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Consultant Nurse8.72%-
Adolescent Medicine Specialist9.88%13,473
General Surgery Physician Assistant11.62%81,744
Exercise Physiologist13.00%38,633
Staff Anesthetist13.05%72,814
Eye Specialist17.57%5,904
Chief Nurse Anesthetist31.64%17,242

Similar consultant nurse jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Adolescent Medicine Specialist9.88%13,473
General Surgery Physician Assistant11.62%81,744
Exercise Physiologist13.00%38,633
Staff Anesthetist13.05%72,814
Eye Specialist17.57%5,904
Chief Nurse Anesthetist31.64%17,242

Foreign languages spoken by consultants nurse

The most common foreign language among consultants nurse is Spanish at 65.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
  • Spanish, 65.2%
  • French, 8.7%
  • Russian, 6.5%
  • Chinese, 4.3%
  • Cantonese, 4.3%
  • Other, 11.0%

Consultant nurse languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish65.2%
French8.7%
Russian6.5%
Chinese4.3%
Cantonese4.3%
Other11.0%

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Consultant nurse location demographics

The amount you can make as a consultant nurse can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of consultants nurse is $98,064. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do consultants nurse earn the most?

Consultants nurse earn the most in California, where the average consultant nurse salary is $127,638. The map here shows where consultants nurse 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 Consultants Nurse?

By looking through more than 3,171 resumes, we found that the most popular places for consultants nurse are New York, NY and Morrisville, NC.
Number of Consultants Nurse

Consultant nurse jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas14,231$64,054
2Florida13,415$56,990
3California12,824$127,638
4New York8,840$92,356
5Pennsylvania8,217$76,137
6Ohio7,091$70,685
7Massachusetts6,336$80,737
8Illinois6,190$65,235
9North Carolina5,974$59,771
10Georgia5,869$62,701
11Virginia5,459$70,847
12Michigan4,640$71,110
13Indiana4,562$55,179
14New Jersey4,328$82,888
15Tennessee4,124$61,841
16Washington4,098$79,492
17Maryland3,774$79,083
18Missouri3,239$56,929
19Arizona3,231$79,917
20Minnesota3,207$71,801
21Colorado3,193$71,399
22Wisconsin2,919$72,858
23Alabama2,548$61,326
24South Carolina2,479$72,499
25Oklahoma2,296$68,714
26Oregon2,293$88,465
27Kentucky2,213$70,582
28Connecticut2,120$76,110
29Louisiana2,108$60,096
30Iowa2,081$62,749
31Kansas1,840$59,718
32Arkansas1,364$61,858
33New Mexico1,359$68,082
34Mississippi1,350$59,323
35Nebraska1,259$58,921
36New Hampshire1,258$65,164
37Nevada1,214$96,820
38Maine1,100$66,893
39West Virginia1,020$75,177
40South Dakota952$55,893
41Montana823$64,047
42Idaho811$71,865
43Utah788$68,846
44Delaware781$86,942
45North Dakota674$60,716
46Vermont592$76,216
47Rhode Island588$77,989
48Alaska544$78,097
49District of Columbia543$101,215
50Wyoming345$71,106
51Hawaii329$88,339

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