Personnel consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Personnel consultant gender statistics
67.4% of personnel consultants are women and 32.6% of personnel consultants are men.
- Female, 67.4%
- Male, 32.6%
Personnel consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.4% |
| Male | 32.6% |
Personnel consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,273
Female income
$46,594
Personnel consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in personnel consultant positions over time. Currently, 67.4% of personnel consultants are female.
Personnel consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.43% | 62.57% |
| 2011 | 34.91% | 65.09% |
| 2012 | 36.77% | 63.23% |
| 2013 | 35.26% | 64.74% |
| 2014 | 36.74% | 63.26% |
| 2015 | 34.13% | 65.87% |
| 2016 | 35.07% | 64.93% |
| 2017 | 34.85% | 65.15% |
| 2018 | 33.61% | 66.39% |
| 2019 | 32.86% | 67.14% |
| 2020 | 31.97% | 68.03% |
| 2021 | 32.64% | 67.36% |
Personnel consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared personnel 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% |
| Personnel Consultant | 33% | 67% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Personnel consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among personnel consultants is White, which makes up 60.0% of all personnel consultants. Comparatively, 17.1% of personnel consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of personnel consultants are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Personnel consultant race
| Personnel consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Personnel consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how personnel consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Personnel consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.09% | 11.60% | 4.94% | 13.50% |
| 2011 | 67.39% | 11.28% | 5.07% | 13.23% |
| 2012 | 67.48% | 10.78% | 5.07% | 13.83% |
| 2013 | 66.98% | 10.91% | 5.16% | 13.69% |
| 2014 | 65.16% | 11.25% | 5.92% | 14.44% |
| 2015 | 65.35% | 11.39% | 5.69% | 14.64% |
| 2016 | 64.84% | 11.66% | 5.93% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 65.01% | 10.66% | 5.60% | 15.26% |
| 2018 | 65.41% | 9.39% | 6.37% | 15.69% |
| 2019 | 65.37% | 9.75% | 6.11% | 15.32% |
| 2020 | 62.11% | 10.73% | 6.41% | 15.15% |
| 2021 | 60.01% | 10.08% | 6.83% | 17.10% |
Personnel consultant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,703 |
| White | $49,068 |
| Black or African American | $47,926 |
| Asian | $51,354 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,388 |
Average personnel consultant age
See how the average age of personnel consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Personnel consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Personnel consultant age breakdown
The average age of personnel consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the personnel consultant population.
Personnel consultant age breakdown
| Personnel Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Personnel consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for personnel consultants is bachelor's degree, with 76% of personnel consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Personnel consultants by degree level
| Personnel consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Personnel consultant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,848 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,571 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,605 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,815 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,710 |
Personnel consultant employment statistics
Most personnel consultants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where personnel consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where personnel consultants work.
Personnel consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Personnel consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the personnel consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most personnel consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Personnel consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 8% |
Personnel consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for personnel consultants are professional, finance and manufacturing.
Personnel consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Personnel consultant turnover and employment statistics
Personnel consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for personnel consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Personnel consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Personnel consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average personnel consultant tenure
The average personnel consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 409 personnel consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Personnel consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Personnel consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of personnel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Senior Logistician | 8.65% | 2,335 |
| Personnel Consultant | 8.93% | - |
| Content Analyst | 10.00% | 52,858 |
| Proposal Coordinator | 11.05% | 16,353 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator | 11.64% | 6,550 |
| Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 1,678 |
Similar personnel consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Senior Logistician | 8.65% | 2,335 |
| Content Analyst | 10.00% | 52,858 |
| Proposal Coordinator | 11.05% | 16,353 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator | 11.64% | 6,550 |
| Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 1,678 |
Foreign languages spoken by personnel consultants
The most common foreign language among personnel consultants is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Armenian, 11.1%
Personnel consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Armenian | 11.1% |