Image consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Image consultant gender statistics
60.3% of image consultants are women and 39.7% of image consultants are men.
- Female, 60.3%
- Male, 39.7%
Image consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.3% |
| Male | 39.7% |
Image consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,589
Female income
$84,060
Image consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in image consultant positions over time. Currently, 60.3% of image consultants are female.
Image consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.67% | 63.33% |
| 2011 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
| 2012 | 37.03% | 62.97% |
| 2013 | 37.04% | 62.96% |
| 2014 | 36.16% | 63.84% |
| 2015 | 37.00% | 63.00% |
| 2016 | 37.57% | 62.43% |
| 2017 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2018 | 38.39% | 61.61% |
| 2019 | 37.54% | 62.46% |
| 2020 | 38.90% | 61.10% |
| 2021 | 39.69% | 60.31% |
Image consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared image consultants 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% |
| Image Consultant | 40% | 60% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Image consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among image consultants is White, which makes up 55.8% of all image consultants. Comparatively, 19.4% of image consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of image consultants are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Image consultant race
| Image consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Image consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how image consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Image consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.05% | 11.55% | 6.40% | 14.93% |
| 2011 | 62.28% | 12.57% | 6.57% | 15.62% |
| 2012 | 61.99% | 12.08% | 6.73% | 16.07% |
| 2013 | 60.99% | 12.59% | 6.78% | 16.42% |
| 2014 | 60.95% | 12.20% | 7.21% | 16.52% |
| 2015 | 60.40% | 12.24% | 6.99% | 17.16% |
| 2016 | 60.21% | 11.91% | 6.98% | 17.45% |
| 2017 | 59.73% | 11.48% | 7.41% | 17.78% |
| 2018 | 59.84% | 11.23% | 7.09% | 18.29% |
| 2019 | 59.81% | 11.19% | 7.15% | 18.17% |
| 2020 | 57.30% | 11.18% | 7.52% | 18.56% |
| 2021 | 55.82% | 11.16% | 7.69% | 19.36% |
Image consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, white image consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown image consultants have the lowest average salary at $87,373.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,373 |
| White | $89,714 |
| Black or African American | $87,572 |
| Asian | $89,159 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,151 |
Average image consultant age
See how the average age of image consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Image consultant 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 |
Image consultant age breakdown
The average age of image consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the image consultant population.
Image consultant age breakdown
| Image Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Image consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for image consultants is bachelor's degree, with 57% of image consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Image consultants by degree level
| Image consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Image consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, image consultants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $95,492 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, image consultants earn a median annual income of $94,670 compared to $86,164 for image consultants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,492 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $83,936 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,670 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $86,164 |
Image consultant employment statistics
Most image consultants work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where image consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where image consultants work.
Image consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Image consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the image consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most image consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Image consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 3% |
Image consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for image consultants are retail, professional and manufacturing.
Image consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Image consultant turnover and employment statistics
Image consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for image consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Image consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Image consultant 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 image consultant tenure
The average image consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 939 image consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Image consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Image consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of image 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Boats Caretaker | 3.66% | 3,439 |
| Parts Coordinator | 3.76% | 39,185 |
| Cashier Wrapper | 5.05% | 73,619 |
| Image Consultant | 7.10% | - |
Similar image consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Boats Caretaker | 3.66% | 3,439 |
| Parts Coordinator | 3.76% | 39,185 |
| Cashier Wrapper | 5.05% | 73,619 |
Foreign languages spoken by image consultants
The most common foreign language among image consultants is Spanish at 36.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 36.8%
- French, 14.0%
- German, 10.5%
- Chinese, 7.0%
- Japanese, 5.3%
- Other, 26.4%
Image consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.8% |
| French | 14.0% |
| German | 10.5% |
| Chinese | 7.0% |
| Japanese | 5.3% |
| Other | 26.4% |
