Diet consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Diet consultant gender statistics
81.8% of diet consultants are women and 18.2% of diet consultants are men.
- Female, 81.8%
- Male, 18.2%
Diet consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.8% |
| Male | 18.2% |
Diet consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,794
Female income
$53,536
Diet consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in diet consultant positions over time. Currently, 81.8% of diet consultants are female.
Diet consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.84% | 81.16% |
| 2011 | 21.85% | 78.15% |
| 2012 | 23.74% | 76.26% |
| 2013 | 22.33% | 77.67% |
| 2014 | 27.98% | 72.02% |
| 2015 | 21.06% | 78.94% |
| 2016 | 25.70% | 74.30% |
| 2017 | 22.08% | 77.92% |
| 2018 | 19.97% | 80.03% |
| 2019 | 20.12% | 79.88% |
| 2020 | 21.18% | 78.82% |
| 2021 | 18.18% | 81.82% |
Diet consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared diet consultants 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Diet Consultant | 18% | 82% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Diet consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diet consultants is White, which makes up 72.1% of all diet consultants. Comparatively, 8.7% of diet consultants are Black or African American and 7.9% of diet consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.1%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Diet consultant race
| Diet consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Diet consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how diet consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Diet consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.84% | 9.11% | 7.04% | 6.95% |
| 2011 | 71.18% | 13.44% | 6.01% | 8.15% |
| 2012 | 73.02% | 11.66% | 5.48% | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 73.56% | 12.23% | 5.76% | 6.38% |
| 2014 | 73.94% | 11.34% | 6.15% | 6.32% |
| 2015 | 72.11% | 12.00% | 6.50% | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 70.81% | 10.55% | 6.30% | 9.81% |
| 2017 | 75.83% | 7.67% | 5.61% | 8.33% |
| 2018 | 75.99% | 9.29% | 5.10% | 7.81% |
| 2019 | 73.94% | 7.78% | 5.69% | 9.54% |
| 2020 | 74.59% | 7.41% | 7.51% | 6.16% |
| 2021 | 72.09% | 8.66% | 7.03% | 7.92% |
Diet consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino diet consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american diet consultants have the lowest average salary at $47,836.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,457 |
| White | $53,349 |
| Black or African American | $47,836 |
| Asian | $54,793 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,063 |
Average diet consultant age
See how the average age of diet consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Diet consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Diet consultant age breakdown
The average age of diet consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the diet consultant population.
Diet consultant age breakdown
| Diet Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Diet consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for diet consultants is bachelor's degree, with 42% of diet consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 17% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Diet consultants by degree level
| Diet consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Diet consultant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,098 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,144 |
Diet consultant turnover and employment statistics
Diet consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for diet consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Diet consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Diet consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.46% |
| 2011 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 2.25% |
| 2015 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 2.62% |
| 2021 | 2.23% |
Average diet consultant tenure
The average diet consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 diet consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Diet consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Diet consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diet 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Consultant | 8.27% | - |
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Family Practice MD | 13.05% | 54,768 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar diet consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Family Practice MD | 13.05% | 54,768 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by diet consultants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Diet consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |