Medical consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical consultant gender statistics
53.6% of medical consultants are women and 46.4% of medical consultants are men.
- Female, 53.6%
- Male, 46.4%
Medical consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% |
| Male | 46.4% |
Medical consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$210,514
Female income
$186,636
Medical consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical consultant positions over time. Currently, 53.6% of medical consultants are female.
Medical consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2011 | 48.95% | 51.05% |
| 2012 | 50.50% | 49.50% |
| 2013 | 49.86% | 50.14% |
| 2014 | 49.50% | 50.50% |
| 2015 | 50.03% | 49.97% |
| 2016 | 48.35% | 51.65% |
| 2017 | 48.15% | 51.85% |
| 2018 | 47.91% | 52.09% |
| 2019 | 46.89% | 53.11% |
| 2020 | 45.45% | 54.55% |
| 2021 | 46.38% | 53.62% |
Medical consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical consultants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Medical Consultant | 46% | 54% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Medical consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical consultants is White, which makes up 61.0% of all medical consultants. Comparatively, 14.3% of medical consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of medical consultants are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Medical consultant race
| Medical consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Medical consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how medical consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.29% | 11.28% | 6.52% | 10.08% |
| 2011 | 70.56% | 11.01% | 6.03% | 10.41% |
| 2012 | 68.21% | 11.40% | 6.41% | 11.03% |
| 2013 | 68.92% | 11.81% | 6.79% | 10.52% |
| 2014 | 67.95% | 12.08% | 6.79% | 11.02% |
| 2015 | 67.45% | 11.68% | 7.00% | 11.39% |
| 2016 | 67.10% | 11.15% | 7.03% | 12.20% |
| 2017 | 67.58% | 10.56% | 6.95% | 12.38% |
| 2018 | 65.63% | 11.52% | 7.34% | 12.93% |
| 2019 | 67.69% | 10.42% | 6.90% | 12.46% |
| 2020 | 64.89% | 10.61% | 6.83% | 12.93% |
| 2021 | 61.05% | 11.69% | 7.96% | 14.32% |
Medical consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american medical consultants have the lowest average salary at $199,712.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $206,109 |
| White | $214,419 |
| Black or African American | $199,712 |
| Asian | $230,980 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $202,798 |
Average medical consultant age
See how the average age of medical consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 46 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 43 |
| White | 47 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Medical consultant age breakdown
The average age of medical consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the medical consultant population.
Medical consultant age breakdown
| Medical Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Medical consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for medical consultants is bachelor's degree, with 47% of medical consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Medical consultants by degree level
| Medical consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Medical consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $342,732 annually. With a Master's degree, medical consultants earn a median annual income of $262,441 compared to $213,433 for medical consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $262,441 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $213,433 |
| Doctorate Degree | $342,732 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $180,733 |
Medical consultant employment statistics
Most medical consultants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical consultants work.
Medical consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Medical consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the medical consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 7% |
Medical consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical consultants are health care, professional and technology.
Medical consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 33% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Medical consultant turnover and employment statistics
Medical consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 3.03% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1.99% |
| 2016 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
Average medical consultant tenure
The average medical consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,094 medical consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Medical consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Management Internship | 4.08% | 132,657 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Consulting Property Manager | 11.54% | 26,995 |
| Medical Consultant | 11.66% | - |
| Youth Group Leader | 14.16% | 39,898 |
| Day Care Center Director | 16.20% | 101,669 |
Similar medical consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Management Internship | 4.08% | 132,657 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Consulting Property Manager | 11.54% | 26,995 |
| Youth Group Leader | 14.16% | 39,898 |
| Day Care Center Director | 16.20% | 101,669 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical consultants
The most common foreign language among medical consultants is Spanish at 56.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 4.1%.
- Spanish, 56.7%
- French, 9.3%
- Russian, 4.1%
- German, 4.1%
- Chinese, 3.1%
- Other, 22.7%
Medical consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.7% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Russian | 4.1% |
| German | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| Other | 22.7% |
