Digital consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Digital consultant gender statistics
39.3% of digital consultants are women and 60.7% of digital consultants are men.
- Male, 60.7%
- Female, 39.3%
Digital consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.7% |
| Female | 39.3% |
Digital consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,041
Female income
$99,230
Digital consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital consultant positions over time. Currently, 39.3% of digital consultants are female.
Digital consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.37% | 31.63% |
| 2011 | 66.19% | 33.81% |
| 2012 | 66.41% | 33.59% |
| 2013 | 63.23% | 36.77% |
| 2014 | 63.26% | 36.74% |
| 2015 | 65.27% | 34.73% |
| 2016 | 64.57% | 35.43% |
| 2017 | 64.53% | 35.47% |
| 2018 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
| 2019 | 62.36% | 37.64% |
| 2020 | 59.97% | 40.03% |
| 2021 | 60.67% | 39.33% |
Digital consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital consultants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Digital Consultant | 61% | 39% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Digital consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital consultants is White, which makes up 65.8% of all digital consultants. Comparatively, 12.5% of digital consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of digital consultants are Asian.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Digital consultant race
| Digital consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Digital consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how digital consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.72% | 5.41% | 9.12% | 8.92% |
| 2011 | 73.02% | 5.41% | 9.55% | 9.88% |
| 2012 | 73.08% | 5.62% | 8.83% | 10.11% |
| 2013 | 72.83% | 5.83% | 8.28% | 10.13% |
| 2014 | 73.16% | 5.26% | 9.45% | 9.58% |
| 2015 | 72.12% | 4.84% | 9.75% | 10.28% |
| 2016 | 70.34% | 6.01% | 9.97% | 11.18% |
| 2017 | 70.32% | 5.87% | 10.04% | 10.79% |
| 2018 | 69.62% | 5.53% | 10.06% | 11.38% |
| 2019 | 69.96% | 5.42% | 10.27% | 11.43% |
| 2020 | 68.05% | 4.87% | 10.34% | 12.30% |
| 2021 | 65.78% | 5.22% | 11.36% | 12.49% |
Digital consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian digital consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american digital consultants have the lowest average salary at $97,432.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,555 |
| White | $102,857 |
| Black or African American | $97,432 |
| Asian | $108,284 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,387 |
Average digital consultant age
See how the average age of digital consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 29.5 |
| White | 37 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33.5 | 31 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
Digital consultant age breakdown
The average age of digital consultants is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the digital consultant population.
Digital consultant age breakdown
| Digital Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Digital consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for digital consultants is bachelor's degree, with 67% of digital consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Digital consultants by degree level
| Digital consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Digital consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, digital consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $115,409 annually. With a Master's degree, digital consultants earn a median annual income of $114,682 compared to $104,906 for digital consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,682 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,906 |
| Doctorate Degree | $115,409 |
Digital consultant employment statistics
Most digital consultants work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where digital consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital consultants work.
Digital consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Digital consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the digital consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Digital consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 1% |
Digital consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital consultants are technology, media and professional.
Digital consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Media | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Digital consultant turnover and employment statistics
Digital consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 4.06% |
| 2017 | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 5.42% |
| 2021 | 5.17% |
Average digital consultant tenure
The average digital consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 586 digital consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Digital consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Global Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 71,925 |
| Senior Human Resources/Recruiter | 8.93% | 75,304 |
| Digital Consultant | 10.00% | - |
| Hospital Insurance Representative | 11.05% | 39,948 |
| Regulatory Specialist | 11.64% | 6,250 |
| Student Caller | 19.25% | 10,143 |
Similar digital consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Global Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 71,925 |
| Senior Human Resources/Recruiter | 8.93% | 75,304 |
| Hospital Insurance Representative | 11.05% | 39,948 |
| Regulatory Specialist | 11.64% | 6,250 |
| Student Caller | 19.25% | 10,143 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital consultants
The most common foreign language among digital consultants is Spanish at 32.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 32.1%
- French, 25.0%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Telugu, 3.6%
- Other, 25.1%
Digital consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.1% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Telugu | 3.6% |
| Other | 25.1% |
