Expert demographics and statistics in the US
Expert demographics research summary. Zippia estimates expert demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our expert estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about experts after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 36,225 experts currently employed in the United States.
- 44.4% of all experts are women, while 55.6% are men.
- The average expert age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of experts is White (56.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.2%), Black or African American (10.2%) and Asian (8.3%).
- In 2022, women earned 92% of what men earned.
- 7% of all experts are LGBT.
- Experts are 49% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Expert demographics by:
Expert gender statistics
44.4% of experts are women and 55.6% of experts are men.
- Male, 55.6%
- Female, 44.4%
Expert gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.6% |
| Female | 44.4% |
Expert gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,253
Female income
$92,673
Expert gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in expert positions over time. Currently, 44.4% of experts are female.
Expert gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
| 2011 | 52.05% | 47.95% |
| 2012 | 52.77% | 47.23% |
| 2013 | 52.78% | 47.22% |
| 2014 | 51.84% | 48.16% |
| 2015 | 52.74% | 47.26% |
| 2016 | 53.35% | 46.65% |
| 2017 | 53.66% | 46.34% |
| 2018 | 54.21% | 45.79% |
| 2019 | 53.32% | 46.68% |
| 2020 | 54.75% | 45.25% |
| 2021 | 55.57% | 44.43% |
Expert related jobs gender ratio
We compared experts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Expert | 56% | 44% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Expert demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among experts is White, which makes up 56.5% of all experts. Comparatively, 19.2% of experts are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of experts are Black or African American.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Expert race
| Expert race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Expert race and ethnicity over time
See how expert racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Expert race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.70% | 10.61% | 7.00% | 14.75% |
| 2011 | 62.92% | 11.63% | 7.16% | 15.43% |
| 2012 | 62.63% | 11.15% | 7.32% | 15.89% |
| 2013 | 61.64% | 11.66% | 7.37% | 16.24% |
| 2014 | 61.60% | 11.26% | 7.81% | 16.34% |
| 2015 | 61.05% | 11.31% | 7.58% | 16.97% |
| 2016 | 60.86% | 10.97% | 7.57% | 17.27% |
| 2017 | 60.38% | 10.54% | 8.00% | 17.60% |
| 2018 | 60.48% | 10.29% | 7.68% | 18.11% |
| 2019 | 60.46% | 10.25% | 7.74% | 17.98% |
| 2020 | 57.95% | 10.24% | 8.12% | 18.38% |
| 2021 | 56.46% | 10.22% | 8.28% | 19.17% |
Expert wage gap by race
According to our data, white experts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown experts have the lowest average salary at $98,920.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $98,920 |
| White | $103,431 |
| Black or African American | $99,300 |
| Asian | $102,355 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $102,339 |
Average expert age
See how the average age of experts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Expert age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32.5 | 38 |
| Unknown | 37 | 31.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 31 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 | 39 |
Expert age breakdown
The average age of experts is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the expert population.
Expert age breakdown
| Expert Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Expert educational attainment
The most common degree for experts is bachelor's degree, with 50% of experts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Experts by degree level
| Expert degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Expert wage gap by degree level
According to the data, experts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $114,920 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, experts earn a median annual income of $113,255 compared to $96,621 for experts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,920 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $92,443 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $113,255 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $96,621 |
Expert employment statistics
Most experts work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where experts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where experts work.
Expert jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Expert jobs by company type
Employees with the expert job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most experts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Expert jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 3% |
Expert jobs by industry
The most common industries for experts are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Expert industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Expert turnover and employment statistics
Expert unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for experts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Expert unemployment rate by year
| Year | Expert unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.74% |
| 2011 | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 9.82% |
| 2013 | 8.89% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 6.27% |
| 2017 | 6.04% |
| 2018 | 5.79% |
| 2019 | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 8.30% |
| 2021 | 8.88% |
Average expert tenure
The average expert stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26,530 experts resumes in Zippia's database.
Expert tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Expert LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of experts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fur Storage Clerk | 3.66% | 67,173 |
| Auto Parts Counterperson | 3.76% | 27,654 |
| Cafeteria Clerk | 5.05% | 67,247 |
| Expert | 7.10% | - |
Similar expert jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fur Storage Clerk | 3.66% | 67,173 |
| Auto Parts Counterperson | 3.76% | 27,654 |
| Cafeteria Clerk | 5.05% | 67,247 |
Foreign languages spoken by experts
The most common foreign language among experts is Spanish at 48.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Russian is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 48.9%
- French, 11.1%
- Russian, 7.5%
- German, 5.5%
- Arabic, 3.9%
- Other, 23.1%
Expert languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.9% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Russian | 7.5% |
| German | 5.5% |
| Arabic | 3.9% |
| Other | 23.1% |
