Internal consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Internal consultant gender statistics
37.2% of internal consultants are women and 62.8% of internal consultants are men.
- Male, 62.8%
- Female, 37.2%
Internal consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.8% |
| Female | 37.2% |
Internal consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,786
Female income
$86,349
Internal consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in internal consultant positions over time. Currently, 37.2% of internal consultants are female.
Internal consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.58% | 34.42% |
| 2011 | 65.29% | 34.71% |
| 2012 | 65.51% | 34.49% |
| 2013 | 65.11% | 34.89% |
| 2014 | 63.57% | 36.43% |
| 2015 | 64.91% | 35.09% |
| 2016 | 64.22% | 35.78% |
| 2017 | 63.70% | 36.30% |
| 2018 | 65.46% | 34.54% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 36.10% |
| 2020 | 62.36% | 37.64% |
| 2021 | 62.79% | 37.21% |
Internal consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared internal 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% |
| Internal Consultant | 63% | 37% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Internal consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among internal consultants is White, which makes up 65.3% of all internal consultants. Comparatively, 12.4% of internal consultants are Asian and 9.2% of internal consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.3%
- Asian, 12.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Internal consultant race
| Internal consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Asian | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Internal consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how internal consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Internal consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.09% | 8.19% | 9.04% | 6.61% |
| 2011 | 73.35% | 8.28% | 9.42% | 6.86% |
| 2012 | 72.29% | 8.66% | 9.83% | 7.06% |
| 2013 | 72.17% | 8.35% | 10.23% | 7.05% |
| 2014 | 72.48% | 8.43% | 10.31% | 6.69% |
| 2015 | 71.38% | 7.96% | 10.57% | 7.67% |
| 2016 | 71.16% | 7.89% | 10.94% | 7.56% |
| 2017 | 70.74% | 8.19% | 10.96% | 7.66% |
| 2018 | 70.84% | 7.65% | 11.23% | 7.75% |
| 2019 | 68.62% | 8.20% | 11.93% | 8.63% |
| 2020 | 66.83% | 8.20% | 11.22% | 9.24% |
| 2021 | 65.31% | 8.46% | 12.37% | 9.17% |
Internal consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian internal consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american internal consultants have the lowest average salary at $87,547.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,633 |
| White | $91,761 |
| Black or African American | $87,547 |
| Asian | $94,731 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,416 |
Average internal consultant age
See how the average age of internal consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Internal 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 |
Internal consultant age breakdown
The average age of internal consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the internal consultant population.
Internal consultant age breakdown
| Internal Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Internal consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for internal consultants is bachelor's degree, with 65% of internal consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Internal consultants by degree level
| Internal consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Internal consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, internal consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $103,627 annually. With a Master's degree, internal consultants earn a median annual income of $99,211 compared to $91,736 for internal consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,211 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,736 |
| Doctorate Degree | $103,627 |
Internal consultant employment statistics
Most internal consultants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where internal consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where internal consultants work.
Internal consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Internal consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the internal consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most internal consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Internal consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 3% |
Internal consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for internal consultants are health care, finance and manufacturing.
Internal consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Internal consultant turnover and employment statistics
Internal consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for internal consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Internal consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Internal 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 internal consultant tenure
The average internal consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,117 internal consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Internal consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Internal consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of internal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Lead Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,057 |
| Manager, Research Projects | 10.00% | 50,604 |
| Operations Advisor | 11.05% | 108,883 |
| Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,138 |
| Internal Consultant | 12.44% | - |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Similar internal consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Lead Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,057 |
| Manager, Research Projects | 10.00% | 50,604 |
| Operations Advisor | 11.05% | 108,883 |
| Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,138 |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Foreign languages spoken by internal consultants
The most common foreign language among internal consultants is Spanish at 30.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.9% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 30.6%
- French, 13.9%
- German, 12.5%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Other, 26.4%
Internal consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.6% |
| French | 13.9% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Other | 26.4% |
