Home advisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Home advisor demographics by:
Home advisor gender statistics
40.7% of home advisors are women and 59.3% of home advisors are men.
- Male, 59.3%
- Female, 40.7%
Home advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.3% |
| Female | 40.7% |
Home advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,999
Female income
$60,473
Home advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in home advisor positions over time. Currently, 40.7% of home advisors are female.
Home advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.98% | 35.02% |
| 2011 | 69.98% | 30.02% |
| 2012 | 65.86% | 34.14% |
| 2013 | 68.78% | 31.22% |
| 2014 | 67.89% | 32.11% |
| 2015 | 66.29% | 33.71% |
| 2016 | 63.57% | 36.43% |
| 2017 | 62.69% | 37.31% |
| 2018 | 63.00% | 37.00% |
| 2019 | 59.00% | 41.00% |
| 2020 | 60.17% | 39.83% |
| 2021 | 59.30% | 40.70% |
Home advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared home advisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Home Advisor | 59% | 41% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Home advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among home advisors is White, which makes up 62.2% of all home advisors. Comparatively, 16.5% of home advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of home advisors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Home advisor race
| Home advisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Home advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how home advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Home advisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.27% | 11.08% | 4.31% | 12.66% |
| 2011 | 69.78% | 11.53% | 4.52% | 10.96% |
| 2012 | 70.14% | 11.69% | 3.86% | 11.39% |
| 2013 | 68.16% | 12.68% | 4.57% | 11.81% |
| 2014 | 67.02% | 12.20% | 3.89% | 13.11% |
| 2015 | 65.24% | 12.98% | 5.48% | 13.35% |
| 2016 | 68.95% | 10.58% | 4.39% | 13.28% |
| 2017 | 65.37% | 12.20% | 4.72% | 14.72% |
| 2018 | 65.87% | 11.67% | 4.13% | 13.92% |
| 2019 | 65.46% | 11.01% | 5.34% | 15.22% |
| 2020 | 62.21% | 11.41% | 6.01% | 14.45% |
| 2021 | 62.20% | 10.91% | 5.42% | 16.53% |
Home advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown home advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian home advisors have the lowest average salary at $60,241.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,028 |
| White | $64,732 |
| Black or African American | $64,194 |
| Asian | $60,241 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,045 |
Average home advisor age
See how the average age of home advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Home advisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 49 |
| Asian | 30 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 43 |
Home advisor age breakdown
The average age of home advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the home advisor population.
Home advisor age breakdown
| Home Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Home advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for home advisors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of home advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Home advisors by degree level
| Home advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Home advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, home advisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $105,473 annually. With a Master's degree, home advisors earn a median annual income of $94,582 compared to $69,222 for home advisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,582 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,222 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,473 |
Home advisor employment statistics
Most home advisors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where home advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where home advisors work.
Home advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Home advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the home advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most home advisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Home advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 4% |
Home advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for home advisors are professional, finance and health care.
Home advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
Home advisor turnover and employment statistics
Home advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for home advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Home advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Home advisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.66% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 4.25% |
| 2013 | 2.95% |
| 2014 | 2.65% |
| 2015 | 2.60% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.88% |
| 2020 | 2.90% |
| 2021 | 3.24% |
Average home advisor tenure
The average home advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,023 home advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Home advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Home advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of home advisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Education Assistant | 6.04% | 17,743 |
| Classroom Instructor | 9.52% | 46,023 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Adjunct Faculty | 12.94% | 26,791 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 15.92% | - |
Similar home advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Education Assistant | 6.04% | 17,743 |
| Classroom Instructor | 9.52% | 46,023 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| Adjunct Faculty | 12.94% | 26,791 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
Foreign languages spoken by home advisors
The most common foreign language among home advisors is Spanish at 48.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 8.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 48.1%
- Japanese, 8.9%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Mandarin, 6.3%
- French, 5.1%
- Other, 25.3%
Home advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.1% |
| Japanese | 8.9% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Mandarin | 6.3% |
| French | 5.1% |
| Other | 25.3% |
