Policy advisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Policy advisor gender statistics
40.3% of policy advisors are women and 59.7% of policy advisors are men.
- Male, 59.7%
- Female, 40.3%
Policy advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.7% |
| Female | 40.3% |
Policy advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$99,914
Female income
$91,183
Policy advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in policy advisor positions over time. Currently, 40.3% of policy advisors are female.
Policy advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.00% | 48.00% |
| 2011 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2012 | 52.51% | 47.49% |
| 2013 | 54.49% | 45.51% |
| 2014 | 52.50% | 47.50% |
| 2015 | 56.32% | 43.68% |
| 2016 | 54.44% | 45.56% |
| 2017 | 55.43% | 44.57% |
| 2018 | 63.57% | 36.43% |
| 2019 | 61.61% | 38.39% |
| 2020 | 62.87% | 37.13% |
| 2021 | 59.70% | 40.30% |
Policy advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared policy advisors 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% |
| Policy Advisor | 60% | 40% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Policy advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among policy advisors is White, which makes up 70.4% of all policy advisors. Comparatively, 9.4% of policy advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of policy advisors are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Policy advisor race
| Policy advisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Policy advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how policy advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Policy advisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Policy advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian policy advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino policy advisors have the lowest average salary at $95,918.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,043 |
| White | $99,695 |
| Black or African American | $96,219 |
| Asian | $108,169 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,918 |
Average policy advisor age
See how the average age of policy advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Policy advisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Policy advisor age breakdown
The average age of policy advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the policy advisor population.
Policy advisor age breakdown
| Policy Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Policy advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for policy advisors is bachelor's degree, with 58% of policy advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 25%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Policy advisors by degree level
| Policy advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Policy advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, policy advisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $120,996 annually. With a Master's degree, policy advisors earn a median annual income of $118,491 compared to $105,437 for policy advisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $118,491 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,437 |
| Doctorate Degree | $120,996 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,960 |
Policy advisor employment statistics
Most policy advisors work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where policy advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where policy advisors work.
Policy advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Policy advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the policy advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most policy advisors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Policy advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 42% |
Policy advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for policy advisors are government, professional and non profits.
Policy advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 32% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Policy advisor turnover and employment statistics
Policy advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for policy advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Policy advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Policy advisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average policy advisor tenure
The average policy advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,153 policy advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Policy advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Policy advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of policy advisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Transportation Analyst | 8.65% | 23,815 |
| Recruiting Internship | 8.93% | 65,341 |
| Market Analyst | 10.00% | 35,278 |
| Policy Advisor | 11.05% | - |
| Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 69,161 |
| Chief Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 63,005 |
Similar policy advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Transportation Analyst | 8.65% | 23,815 |
| Recruiting Internship | 8.93% | 65,341 |
| Market Analyst | 10.00% | 35,278 |
| Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 69,161 |
| Chief Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 63,005 |
Foreign languages spoken by policy advisors
The most common foreign language among policy advisors is Spanish at 34.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.3% and German is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 34.0%
- French, 17.3%
- German, 7.3%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- Russian, 5.3%
- Other, 29.4%
Policy advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.0% |
| French | 17.3% |
| German | 7.3% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| Russian | 5.3% |
| Other | 29.4% |
