Healthcare consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Healthcare consultant gender statistics
55.9% of healthcare consultants are women and 44.1% of healthcare consultants are men.
- Female, 55.9%
- Male, 44.1%
Healthcare consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% |
| Male | 44.1% |
Healthcare consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,238
Female income
$80,263
Healthcare consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in healthcare consultant positions over time. Currently, 55.9% of healthcare consultants are female.
Healthcare consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.12% | 52.88% |
| 2011 | 46.80% | 53.20% |
| 2012 | 47.04% | 52.96% |
| 2013 | 46.60% | 53.40% |
| 2014 | 44.94% | 55.06% |
| 2015 | 46.39% | 53.61% |
| 2016 | 45.64% | 54.36% |
| 2017 | 45.08% | 54.92% |
| 2018 | 46.99% | 53.01% |
| 2019 | 45.29% | 54.71% |
| 2020 | 43.66% | 56.34% |
| 2021 | 44.11% | 55.89% |
Healthcare consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared healthcare 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% |
| Healthcare Consultant | 44% | 56% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Healthcare consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among healthcare consultants is White, which makes up 66.0% of all healthcare consultants. Comparatively, 11.7% of healthcare consultants are Asian and 9.2% of healthcare consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.0%
- Asian, 11.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Healthcare consultant race
| Healthcare consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Asian | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Healthcare consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how healthcare consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Healthcare consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.76% | 8.20% | 8.36% | 6.62% |
| 2011 | 74.02% | 8.29% | 8.73% | 6.87% |
| 2012 | 72.96% | 8.66% | 9.14% | 7.07% |
| 2013 | 72.84% | 8.36% | 9.55% | 7.06% |
| 2014 | 73.15% | 8.44% | 9.62% | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 72.05% | 7.97% | 9.89% | 7.68% |
| 2016 | 71.83% | 7.90% | 10.25% | 7.56% |
| 2017 | 71.41% | 8.20% | 10.27% | 7.66% |
| 2018 | 71.51% | 7.66% | 10.55% | 7.76% |
| 2019 | 69.29% | 8.21% | 11.24% | 8.63% |
| 2020 | 67.50% | 8.21% | 10.54% | 9.25% |
| 2021 | 65.98% | 8.46% | 11.68% | 9.17% |
Healthcare consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian healthcare consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american healthcare consultants have the lowest average salary at $81,337.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,101 |
| White | $85,111 |
| Black or African American | $81,337 |
| Asian | $87,767 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,012 |
Average healthcare consultant age
See how the average age of healthcare consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Healthcare consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 39.5 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Healthcare consultant age breakdown
The average age of healthcare consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the healthcare consultant population.
Healthcare consultant age breakdown
| Healthcare Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Healthcare consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for healthcare consultants is bachelor's degree, with 62% of healthcare consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 10%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Healthcare consultants by degree level
| Healthcare consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Healthcare consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, healthcare consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $95,705 annually. With a Master's degree, healthcare consultants earn a median annual income of $91,767 compared to $85,088 for healthcare consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,767 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,088 |
| Doctorate Degree | $95,705 |
Healthcare consultant employment statistics
Most healthcare consultants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where healthcare consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where healthcare consultants work.
Healthcare consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Healthcare consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the healthcare consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most healthcare consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Healthcare consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 4% |
Healthcare consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for healthcare consultants are health care, professional and technology.
Healthcare consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 25% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Healthcare consultant turnover and employment statistics
Healthcare consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for healthcare consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Healthcare consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Healthcare consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 5.00% |
| 2013 | 4.70% |
| 2014 | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 3.56% |
| 2016 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.33% |
| 2021 | 4.32% |
Average healthcare consultant tenure
The average healthcare consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,236 healthcare consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Healthcare consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Healthcare consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of healthcare 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Transportation Analyst | 8.65% | 23,815 |
| Internet Marketing Consultant | 10.00% | 79,108 |
| Business Continuity Planner | 11.05% | 58,291 |
| Senior Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,475 |
| Healthcare Consultant | 12.44% | - |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Similar healthcare consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Transportation Analyst | 8.65% | 23,815 |
| Internet Marketing Consultant | 10.00% | 79,108 |
| Business Continuity Planner | 11.05% | 58,291 |
| Senior Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,475 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by healthcare consultants
The most common foreign language among healthcare consultants is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 12.5%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- German, 4.2%
- Italian, 2.8%
- Other, 27.8%
Healthcare consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| German | 4.2% |
| Italian | 2.8% |
| Other | 27.8% |
