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Market research consultant demographics and statistics in the US

Market research consultant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates market research consultant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our market research consultant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about market research consultants after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 14,248 market research consultants currently employed in the United States.
  • 46.9% of all market research consultants are women, while 53.1% are men.
  • The average market research consultant age is 36 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of market research consultants is White (64.2%), followed by Asian (14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.4%) and Unknown (4.9%).
  • In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 10% of all market research consultants are LGBT.
  • Market research consultants are 58% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Market research consultant gender statistics

46.9% of market research consultants are women and 53.1% of market research consultants are men.
  • Male, 53.1%
  • Female, 46.9%

Market research consultant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male53.1%
Female46.9%

Market research consultant gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$83,102
female-income
Female income
$79,129

Market research consultant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in market research consultant positions over time. Currently, 46.9% of market research consultants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Market research consultant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201061.32%38.68%
201158.94%41.06%
201259.18%40.82%
201355.77%44.23%
201455.81%44.19%
201557.95%42.05%
201657.20%42.80%
201757.17%42.83%
201856.21%43.79%
201954.86%45.14%
202052.35%47.65%
202153.08%46.92%

Market research consultant related jobs gender ratio

We compared market research 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 titleMaleFemale
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Market Research Consultant53%47%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%

Market research consultant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among market research consultants is White, which makes up 64.2% of all market research consultants. Comparatively, 14.5% of market research consultants are Asian and 11.4% of market research consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 64.2%
  • Asian, 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
  • Unknown, 4.9%
  • Black or African American, 4.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Market research consultant race

Market research consultant racePercentages
White64.2%
Asian14.5%
Hispanic or Latino11.4%
Unknown4.9%
Black or African American4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Market research consultant race and ethnicity over time

See how market research consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Market research consultant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.16%4.99%12.28%7.85%
201171.46%4.99%12.71%8.81%
201271.52%5.19%12.00%9.04%
201371.28%5.40%11.45%9.06%
201471.60%4.83%12.62%8.50%
201570.56%4.41%12.92%9.21%
201668.79%5.58%13.14%10.11%
201768.76%5.44%13.21%9.72%
201868.07%5.10%13.22%10.31%
201968.40%5.00%13.43%10.36%
202066.49%4.45%13.51%11.23%
202164.22%4.80%14.53%11.41%

Market research consultant wage gap by race

$93,000
$89,000
$85,000
$81,000
$77,000
$73,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$80,991
White$84,270
Black or African American$76,632
Asian$92,217
Hispanic or Latino$82,169

Average market research consultant age

See how the average age of market research consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Market research consultant age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown3429.5
White3734
Black or African American33.531
Asian3535
Hispanic or Latino3133

Market research consultant age breakdown

The average age of market research consultants is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the market research consultant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Market research consultant age breakdown

Market Research Consultant YearsPercentages
40+ years35%
30-40 years35%
20-30 years30%

Market research consultant educational attainment

  • Bachelor's, 68%
  • Master's, 24%
  • Associate, 3%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Market research consultants by degree level

Market research consultant degreePercentages
Bachelor's68%
Master's24%
Associate3%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees3%

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Market research consultant wage gap by degree level

$104,000
$100,000
$96,000
$92,000
$88,000
$84,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$101,981
Bachelor's Degree$87,234
Doctorate Degree$103,117

Market research consultant employment statistics

Most market research consultants work for a private in the professional industry.

Company size where market research consultants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where market research consultants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Market research consultant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees16%
100 - 500 employees18%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees24%

Market research consultant jobs by company type

Employees with the market research consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most market research consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Market research consultant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education7%
Public32%
Private58%
Government3%

Market research consultant jobs by industry

The most common industries for market research consultants are professional, finance and technology.

Professional

Fortune 500

Finance

Technology

Media

Market research consultant turnover and employment statistics

Market research consultant unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for market research consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Market research consultant unemployment rate by year

YearMarket research consultant unemployment rate
20107.74%
20115.95%
20126.43%
20134.82%
20144.69%
20153.53%
20164.06%
20173.47%
20183.02%
20193.21%
20205.42%
20215.17%

Average market research consultant tenure

The average market research consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,330 market research consultants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Market research consultant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year33%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years10%
8-10 years5%
11+ years9%

Market research consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of market research consultants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Construction Estimator4.41%37,047
Supply Chain Analyst8.65%37,979
Human Resources Generalist8.93%44,365
Market Research Consultant10.00%-
Business Opportunity And Property Investment Broker11.05%59,833
Property Inspector11.64%22,804
Fundraising Internship19.25%47,147

Similar market research consultant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Construction Estimator4.41%37,047
Supply Chain Analyst8.65%37,979
Human Resources Generalist8.93%44,365
Business Opportunity And Property Investment Broker11.05%59,833
Property Inspector11.64%22,804
Fundraising Internship19.25%47,147

Foreign languages spoken by market research consultants

The most common foreign language among market research consultants is Spanish at 31.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
  • Spanish, 31.6%
  • French, 11.0%
  • Chinese, 10.3%
  • Mandarin, 9.0%
  • Portuguese, 7.1%
  • Other, 31.0%

Market research consultant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish31.6%
French11.0%
Chinese10.3%
Mandarin9.0%
Portuguese7.1%
Other31.0%

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Market research consultant location demographics

The amount you can make as a market research consultant can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of market research consultants is $147,638. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do market research consultants earn the most?

Market research consultants earn the most in Washington, where the average market research consultant salary is $117,837. The map here shows where market research consultants earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Market Research Consultants?

By looking through more than 1,330 resumes, we found that the most popular places for market research consultants are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Market Research Consultants

Market research consultant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California5,357$78,532
2Texas2,160$68,715
3Florida1,835$54,682
4Pennsylvania1,699$81,776
5Illinois1,653$78,691
6New Jersey1,261$105,651
7North Carolina1,187$84,927
8Ohio1,111$83,712
9Virginia1,094$69,809
10Georgia1,075$64,510
11New York1,057$99,913
12Michigan965$78,557
13Minnesota948$82,526
14Colorado781$65,329
15Oregon767$91,988
16Alabama719$58,879
17Missouri715$64,370
18Massachusetts697$81,275
19Arizona683$66,071
20Oklahoma652$51,762
21Tennessee651$57,989
22Indiana648$70,024
23Wisconsin543$66,304
24Connecticut426$82,723
25Mississippi385$48,918
26Utah384$77,672
27Washington351$117,837
28Maryland300$77,290
29Kansas286$54,439
30Iowa282$63,852
31South Carolina277$64,797
32Kentucky275$52,610
33District of Columbia273$81,116
34Nebraska267$59,736
35South Dakota249$63,469
36New Hampshire243$78,311
37New Mexico238$66,831
38Louisiana231$68,269
39Arkansas207$61,838
40Rhode Island204$75,402
41Nevada198$72,958
42Idaho180$75,263
43Delaware162$112,978
44Maine155$74,283
45West Virginia151$63,385
46Montana148$77,641
47Vermont132$70,585
48North Dakota96$65,104
49Hawaii95$48,383
50Wyoming79$61,335
51Alaska33$63,965

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