Consumer advocate demographics and statistics in the US
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Consumer advocate demographics by:
Consumer advocate gender statistics
63.2% of consumer advocates are women and 36.8% of consumer advocates are men.
- Female, 63.2%
- Male, 36.8%
Consumer advocate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.2% |
| Male | 36.8% |
Consumer advocate gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,915
Female income
$37,940
Consumer advocate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in consumer advocate positions over time. Currently, 63.2% of consumer advocates are female.
Consumer advocate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.95% | 65.05% |
| 2011 | 34.80% | 65.20% |
| 2012 | 36.39% | 63.61% |
| 2013 | 36.85% | 63.15% |
| 2014 | 37.39% | 62.61% |
| 2015 | 37.27% | 62.73% |
| 2016 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2017 | 38.32% | 61.68% |
| 2018 | 36.94% | 63.06% |
| 2019 | 36.48% | 63.52% |
| 2020 | 37.16% | 62.84% |
| 2021 | 36.75% | 63.25% |
Consumer advocate related jobs gender ratio
We compared consumer advocates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Consumer Advocate | 37% | 63% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Consumer advocate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among consumer advocates is White, which makes up 56.9% of all consumer advocates. Comparatively, 18.7% of consumer advocates are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of consumer advocates are Black or African American.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Consumer advocate race
| Consumer advocate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Consumer advocate race and ethnicity over time
See how consumer advocate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Consumer advocate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.30% | 12.48% | 5.43% | 14.73% |
| 2011 | 64.01% | 12.76% | 5.57% | 14.61% |
| 2012 | 63.21% | 12.64% | 5.38% | 15.46% |
| 2013 | 63.56% | 12.48% | 5.54% | 15.13% |
| 2014 | 62.94% | 12.42% | 5.85% | 15.32% |
| 2015 | 62.32% | 12.17% | 5.64% | 16.43% |
| 2016 | 61.44% | 12.66% | 5.88% | 16.33% |
| 2017 | 62.35% | 12.07% | 5.85% | 16.15% |
| 2018 | 62.17% | 11.65% | 6.02% | 16.54% |
| 2019 | 61.77% | 11.85% | 5.82% | 17.05% |
| 2020 | 59.21% | 11.25% | 5.97% | 17.66% |
| 2021 | 56.89% | 12.22% | 6.14% | 18.68% |
Consumer advocate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian consumer advocates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american consumer advocates have the lowest average salary at $38,622.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,661 |
| White | $38,965 |
| Black or African American | $38,622 |
| Asian | $39,450 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,885 |
Average consumer advocate age
See how the average age of consumer advocates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Consumer advocate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Consumer advocate age breakdown
The average age of consumer advocates is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the consumer advocate population.
Consumer advocate age breakdown
| Consumer Advocate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Consumer advocate educational attainment
The most common degree for consumer advocates is bachelor's degree, with 60% of consumer advocates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Consumer advocates by degree level
| Consumer advocate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Consumer advocate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, consumer advocates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,924 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, consumer advocates earn a median annual income of $40,753 compared to $38,158 for consumer advocates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,924 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,239 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,753 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,158 |
Consumer advocate employment statistics
Most consumer advocates work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where consumer advocates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where consumer advocates work.
Consumer advocate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Consumer advocate jobs by company type
Employees with the consumer advocate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most consumer advocates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Consumer advocate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 12% |
Consumer advocate jobs by industry
The most common industries for consumer advocates are health care, professional and government.
Consumer advocate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Consumer advocate turnover and employment statistics
Consumer advocate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for consumer advocates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Consumer advocate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Consumer advocate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average consumer advocate tenure
The average consumer advocate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 922 consumer advocates resumes in Zippia's database.
Consumer advocate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Consumer advocate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of consumer advocates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Order Editor | 5.53% | 20,301 |
| Eligibility Worker | 6.73% | 19,954 |
| Consumer Advocate | 7.19% | - |
| Line Assigner | 8.60% | 45,710 |
| Credit Investigator | 8.99% | 9,442 |
| Acquisitions Assistant | 11.16% | 1,102 |
| Receptionist/Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 63,704 |
Similar consumer advocate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Editor | 5.53% | 20,301 |
| Eligibility Worker | 6.73% | 19,954 |
| Line Assigner | 8.60% | 45,710 |
| Credit Investigator | 8.99% | 9,442 |
| Acquisitions Assistant | 11.16% | 1,102 |
| Receptionist/Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 63,704 |
Foreign languages spoken by consumer advocates
The most common foreign language among consumer advocates is Spanish at 52.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 52.8%
- French, 13.9%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- German, 5.6%
- Other, 16.5%
Consumer advocate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.8% |
| French | 13.9% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.5% |
