Political consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Political consultant gender statistics
30.3% of political consultants are women and 69.7% of political consultants are men.
- Male, 69.7%
- Female, 30.3%
Political consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.7% |
| Female | 30.3% |
Political consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,066
Female income
$53,527
Political consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in political consultant positions over time. Currently, 30.3% of political consultants are female.
Political consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.04% | 38.96% |
| 2011 | 63.26% | 36.74% |
| 2012 | 59.68% | 40.32% |
| 2013 | 59.03% | 40.97% |
| 2014 | 61.47% | 38.53% |
| 2015 | 69.24% | 30.76% |
| 2016 | 65.75% | 34.25% |
| 2017 | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| 2018 | 63.51% | 36.49% |
| 2019 | 65.43% | 34.57% |
| 2020 | 70.16% | 29.84% |
| 2021 | 69.70% | 30.30% |
Political consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared political consultants 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% |
| Political Consultant | 70% | 30% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Political consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among political consultants is White, which makes up 64.1% of all political consultants. Comparatively, 14.3% of political consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of political consultants are Black or African American.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Political consultant race
| Political consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Political consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how political consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Political consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.61% | 11.57% | 5.56% | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 71.50% | 8.69% | 5.58% | 9.43% |
| 2012 | 69.27% | 7.87% | 5.99% | 11.64% |
| 2013 | 67.89% | 9.42% | 5.75% | 12.43% |
| 2014 | 63.36% | 10.73% | 7.14% | 12.59% |
| 2015 | 71.30% | 8.87% | 7.27% | 9.55% |
| 2016 | 69.29% | 8.87% | 6.46% | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 64.97% | 7.33% | 6.36% | 15.81% |
| 2018 | 71.47% | 8.05% | 6.21% | 11.09% |
| 2019 | 68.95% | 7.39% | 7.40% | 12.05% |
| 2020 | 63.15% | 8.18% | 8.24% | 12.38% |
| 2021 | 64.14% | 7.10% | 6.91% | 14.31% |
Political consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american political consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino political consultants have the lowest average salary at $50,406.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,687 |
| White | $54,134 |
| Black or African American | $55,827 |
| Asian | $54,460 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,406 |
Average political consultant age
See how the average age of political consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Political consultant 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 consultant age breakdown
The average age of political consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the political consultant population.
Political consultant age breakdown
| Political Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Political consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for political consultants is bachelor's degree, with 78% of political consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 7% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Political consultants by degree level
| Political consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Political consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, political consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,828 annually. With a Master's degree, political consultants earn a median annual income of $59,404 compared to $51,620 for political consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,404 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,620 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,828 |
Political consultant employment statistics
Most political consultants work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where political consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where political consultants work.
Political consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Political consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the political consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most political consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Political consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 11% |
Political consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for political consultants are media, professional and non profits.
Political consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Political consultant turnover and employment statistics
Political consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for political consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Political consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Political consultant 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 consultant tenure
The average political consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 681 political consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Political consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Political consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of political 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Economist | 7.51% | 7,941 |
| Political Consultant | 10.82% | - |
| Associate School Psychologist | 11.87% | 25,194 |
| Neighborhood Planner | 13.00% | 13,668 |
| Sports Therapist | 19.82% | 19,604 |
Similar political consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Economist | 7.51% | 7,941 |
| Associate School Psychologist | 11.87% | 25,194 |
| Neighborhood Planner | 13.00% | 13,668 |
| Sports Therapist | 19.82% | 19,604 |
Foreign languages spoken by political consultants
The most common foreign language among political consultants is Spanish at 55.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.6% and Russian is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 55.8%
- French, 11.6%
- Russian, 7.0%
- Portuguese, 4.7%
- Indonesian, 2.3%
- Other, 18.6%
Political consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.8% |
| French | 11.6% |
| Russian | 7.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.7% |
| Indonesian | 2.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |