Literacy consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Literacy consultant gender statistics
83.1% of literacy consultants are women and 16.9% of literacy consultants are men.
- Female, 83.1%
- Male, 16.9%
Literacy consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.1% |
| Male | 16.9% |
Literacy consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,725
Female income
$79,647
Literacy consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in literacy consultant positions over time. Currently, 83.1% of literacy consultants are female.
Literacy consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.08% | 83.92% |
| 2011 | 15.78% | 84.22% |
| 2012 | 17.21% | 82.79% |
| 2013 | 16.72% | 83.28% |
| 2014 | 16.79% | 83.21% |
| 2015 | 15.57% | 84.43% |
| 2016 | 16.88% | 83.12% |
| 2017 | 17.15% | 82.85% |
| 2018 | 17.74% | 82.26% |
| 2019 | 16.88% | 83.12% |
| 2020 | 16.63% | 83.37% |
| 2021 | 16.93% | 83.07% |
Literacy consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared literacy consultants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Literacy Consultant | 17% | 83% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Literacy consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among literacy consultants is White, which makes up 61.4% of all literacy consultants. Comparatively, 14.4% of literacy consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of literacy consultants are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Literacy consultant race
| Literacy consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Literacy consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how literacy consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Literacy consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.73% | 13.04% | 4.84% | 12.65% |
| 2011 | 64.77% | 13.19% | 5.19% | 13.21% |
| 2012 | 64.80% | 12.46% | 5.57% | 13.64% |
| 2013 | 64.14% | 12.23% | 5.48% | 14.08% |
| 2014 | 63.69% | 12.20% | 6.73% | 13.52% |
| 2015 | 64.75% | 11.64% | 6.26% | 13.33% |
| 2016 | 63.60% | 12.23% | 5.62% | 14.37% |
| 2017 | 63.16% | 11.86% | 6.38% | 14.51% |
| 2018 | 66.38% | 11.86% | 4.74% | 13.18% |
| 2019 | 67.23% | 11.27% | 4.46% | 13.36% |
| 2020 | 63.86% | 11.81% | 4.43% | 13.70% |
| 2021 | 61.42% | 12.20% | 5.30% | 14.44% |
Literacy consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian literacy consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american literacy consultants have the lowest average salary at $81,851.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,938 |
| White | $87,774 |
| Black or African American | $81,851 |
| Asian | $90,658 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,641 |
Average literacy consultant age
See how the average age of literacy consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Literacy consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Literacy consultant age breakdown
The average age of literacy consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the literacy consultant population.
Literacy consultant age breakdown
| Literacy Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Literacy consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for literacy consultants is bachelor's degree, with 45% of literacy consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 41% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Master's, 41%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Literacy consultants by degree level
| Literacy consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Master's | 41% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Literacy consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, literacy consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $115,629 annually. With a Master's degree, literacy consultants earn a median annual income of $101,092 compared to $88,819 for literacy consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,092 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $74,235 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,819 |
| Doctorate Degree | $115,629 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $84,173 |
Literacy consultant employment statistics
Most literacy consultants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where literacy consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where literacy consultants work.
Literacy consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Literacy consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the literacy consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most literacy consultants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Literacy consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 12% |
Literacy consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for literacy consultants are education, government and media.
Literacy consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Government | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Literacy consultant turnover and employment statistics
Literacy consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for literacy consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Literacy consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Literacy consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average literacy consultant tenure
The average literacy consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 219 literacy consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Literacy consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Literacy consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of literacy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom Aide | 6.04% | 71,960 |
| Accounting/Finance Tutor | 9.25% | 93,380 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Literacy Consultant | 11.80% | - |
| Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 87,152 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Similar literacy consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom Aide | 6.04% | 71,960 |
| Accounting/Finance Tutor | 9.25% | 93,380 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Clinical Instructor | 12.94% | 87,152 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Specialist | 16.25% | 1,583 |
Foreign languages spoken by literacy consultants
The most common foreign language among literacy consultants is Spanish at 72.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.2% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 72.7%
- French, 18.2%
- Italian, 9.1%
Literacy consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.7% |
| French | 18.2% |
| Italian | 9.1% |