Political advisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Political advisor gender statistics
23.6% of political advisors are women and 76.4% of political advisors are men.
- Male, 76.4%
- Female, 23.6%
Political advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.4% |
| Female | 23.6% |
Political advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,039
Female income
$56,396
Political advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in political advisor positions over time. Currently, 23.6% of political advisors are female.
Political advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.78% | 31.22% |
| 2011 | 70.78% | 29.22% |
| 2012 | 67.55% | 32.45% |
| 2013 | 66.96% | 33.04% |
| 2014 | 69.18% | 30.82% |
| 2015 | 76.00% | 24.00% |
| 2016 | 72.98% | 27.02% |
| 2017 | 69.95% | 30.05% |
| 2018 | 71.00% | 29.00% |
| 2019 | 72.69% | 27.31% |
| 2020 | 76.79% | 23.21% |
| 2021 | 76.39% | 23.61% |
Political advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared political advisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Political advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among political advisors is White, which makes up 63.3% of all political advisors. Comparatively, 13.7% of political advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of political advisors are Asian.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.7%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Political advisor race
| Political advisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Political advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how political advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Political advisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.79% | 11.13% | 6.09% | 9.40% |
| 2011 | 70.68% | 8.25% | 6.11% | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 68.45% | 7.43% | 6.52% | 11.08% |
| 2013 | 67.06% | 8.98% | 6.28% | 11.87% |
| 2014 | 62.53% | 10.29% | 7.67% | 12.03% |
| 2015 | 70.48% | 8.43% | 7.80% | 8.99% |
| 2016 | 68.46% | 8.43% | 7.00% | 10.60% |
| 2017 | 64.14% | 6.89% | 6.89% | 15.25% |
| 2018 | 70.65% | 7.61% | 6.74% | 10.52% |
| 2019 | 68.13% | 6.95% | 7.93% | 11.49% |
| 2020 | 62.32% | 7.74% | 8.77% | 11.82% |
| 2021 | 63.31% | 6.66% | 7.44% | 13.75% |
Political advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american political advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino political advisors have the lowest average salary at $52,688.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,979 |
| White | $57,121 |
| Black or African American | $59,146 |
| Asian | $57,510 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,688 |
Average political advisor age
See how the average age of political advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Political advisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | 37.5 |
| White | 40.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 40 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
Political advisor age breakdown
The average age of political advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the political advisor population.
Political advisor age breakdown
| Political Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Political advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for political advisors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of political advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 28%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Political advisors by degree level
| Political advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Political advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, political advisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $66,394 annually. With a Master's degree, political advisors earn a median annual income of $63,455 compared to $54,126 for political advisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,455 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,126 |
| Doctorate Degree | $66,394 |
Political advisor employment statistics
Most political advisors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where political advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where political advisors work.
Political advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Political advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the political advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most political advisors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Political advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 22% |
Political advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for political advisors are professional, finance and government.
Political advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Finance | 17% |
| Government | 14% |
| Education | 14% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
Political advisor turnover and employment statistics
Political advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for political advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Political advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Political advisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 7.95% |
| 2012 | 5.58% |
| 2013 | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.49% |
| 2016 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 2.24% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 4.85% |
| 2021 | 5.34% |
Average political advisor tenure
The average political advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 158 political advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Political advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Political advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of political 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Developer | 7.51% | 72,804 |
| Political Advisor | 10.82% | - |
| Research Psychologist | 11.87% | 58,163 |
| Program Planner | 13.00% | 70,996 |
| Organizational Research Consultant | 19.82% | 50,595 |
Similar political advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Developer | 7.51% | 72,804 |
| Research Psychologist | 11.87% | 58,163 |
| Program Planner | 13.00% | 70,996 |
| Organizational Research Consultant | 19.82% | 50,595 |
Foreign languages spoken by political advisors
The most common foreign language among political advisors is Spanish at 15.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 13.2% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 13.2%.
- Spanish, 15.1%
- German, 13.2%
- Arabic, 13.2%
- French, 11.3%
- Russian, 7.5%
- Other, 39.7%
Political advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 15.1% |
| German | 13.2% |
| Arabic | 13.2% |
| French | 11.3% |
| Russian | 7.5% |
| Other | 39.7% |