Employee adviser demographics and statistics in the US
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Employee adviser demographics by:
Employee adviser gender statistics
66.9% of employee advisers are women and 33.1% of employee advisers are men.
- Female, 66.9%
- Male, 33.1%
Employee adviser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.9% |
| Male | 33.1% |
Employee adviser gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,691
Female income
$71,633
Employee adviser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in employee adviser positions over time. Currently, 66.9% of employee advisers are female.
Employee adviser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.93% | 62.07% |
| 2011 | 35.40% | 64.60% |
| 2012 | 37.27% | 62.73% |
| 2013 | 35.75% | 64.25% |
| 2014 | 37.24% | 62.76% |
| 2015 | 34.61% | 65.39% |
| 2016 | 35.56% | 64.44% |
| 2017 | 35.33% | 64.67% |
| 2018 | 34.09% | 65.91% |
| 2019 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| 2020 | 32.44% | 67.56% |
| 2021 | 33.11% | 66.89% |
Employee adviser related jobs gender ratio
We compared employee advisers 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% |
| Employee Adviser | 33% | 67% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Employee adviser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among employee advisers is White, which makes up 56.4% of all employee advisers. Comparatively, 17.8% of employee advisers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of employee advisers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Employee adviser race
| Employee adviser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Employee adviser race and ethnicity over time
See how employee adviser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Employee adviser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.46% | 12.81% | 6.33% | 14.24% |
| 2011 | 63.77% | 12.49% | 6.47% | 13.97% |
| 2012 | 63.86% | 11.99% | 6.47% | 14.57% |
| 2013 | 63.35% | 12.12% | 6.56% | 14.43% |
| 2014 | 61.54% | 12.46% | 7.31% | 15.18% |
| 2015 | 61.73% | 12.60% | 7.09% | 15.37% |
| 2016 | 61.22% | 12.87% | 7.33% | 15.02% |
| 2017 | 61.38% | 11.87% | 7.00% | 15.99% |
| 2018 | 61.78% | 10.60% | 7.76% | 16.42% |
| 2019 | 61.74% | 10.96% | 7.51% | 16.06% |
| 2020 | 58.48% | 11.94% | 7.81% | 15.88% |
| 2021 | 56.38% | 11.29% | 8.23% | 17.84% |
Employee adviser wage gap by race
According to our data, asian employee advisers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american employee advisers have the lowest average salary at $74,139.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,508 |
| White | $76,301 |
| Black or African American | $74,139 |
| Asian | $80,661 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,013 |
Average employee adviser age
See how the average age of employee advisers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Employee adviser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Employee adviser age breakdown
The average age of employee advisers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the employee adviser population.
Employee adviser age breakdown
| Employee Adviser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Employee adviser educational attainment
The most common degree for employee advisers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of employee advisers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 13%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Employee advisers by degree level
| Employee adviser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Employee adviser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, employee advisers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $99,144 annually. With a Master's degree, employee advisers earn a median annual income of $91,311 compared to $81,141 for employee advisers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,311 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,004 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,141 |
| Doctorate Degree | $99,144 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,260 |
Employee adviser employment statistics
Most employee advisers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where employee advisers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where employee advisers work.
Employee adviser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Employee adviser jobs by company type
Employees with the employee adviser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most employee advisers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Employee adviser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 2% |
Employee adviser jobs by industry
The most common industries for employee advisers are health care, finance and manufacturing.
Employee adviser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
Employee adviser turnover and employment statistics
Employee adviser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for employee advisers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employee adviser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Employee adviser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average employee adviser tenure
The average employee adviser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 171 employee advisers resumes in Zippia's database.
Employee adviser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Employee adviser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of employee advisers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Logistics Engineer | 8.65% | 17,228 |
| Employee Adviser | 8.93% | - |
| Marketing Department Internship | 10.00% | 143,703 |
| Home Energy Inspector | 11.05% | 58,145 |
| Sanitation Inspector | 11.64% | 17,344 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Similar employee adviser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Logistics Engineer | 8.65% | 17,228 |
| Marketing Department Internship | 10.00% | 143,703 |
| Home Energy Inspector | 11.05% | 58,145 |
| Sanitation Inspector | 11.64% | 17,344 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by employee advisers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Employee adviser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |