Professional consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional consultant gender statistics
43.3% of professional consultants are women and 56.7% of professional consultants are men.
- Male, 56.7%
- Female, 43.3%
Professional consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.7% |
| Female | 43.3% |
Professional consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,634
Female income
$78,665
Professional consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional consultant positions over time. Currently, 43.3% of professional consultants are female.
Professional consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.66% | 40.34% |
| 2011 | 59.35% | 40.65% |
| 2012 | 59.58% | 40.42% |
| 2013 | 59.16% | 40.84% |
| 2014 | 57.53% | 42.47% |
| 2015 | 58.95% | 41.05% |
| 2016 | 58.22% | 41.78% |
| 2017 | 57.66% | 42.34% |
| 2018 | 59.54% | 40.46% |
| 2019 | 57.88% | 42.12% |
| 2020 | 56.25% | 43.75% |
| 2021 | 56.71% | 43.29% |
Professional consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional 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% |
| Professional Consultant | 57% | 43% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Professional consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional consultants is White, which makes up 67.3% of all professional consultants. Comparatively, 10.2% of professional consultants are Asian and 9.2% of professional consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.3%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Professional consultant race
| Professional consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Professional consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how professional consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.09% | 8.27% | 6.90% | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 75.35% | 8.36% | 7.27% | 6.92% |
| 2012 | 74.29% | 8.74% | 7.68% | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 74.17% | 8.43% | 8.09% | 7.11% |
| 2014 | 74.48% | 8.51% | 8.16% | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 73.38% | 8.04% | 8.43% | 7.73% |
| 2016 | 73.16% | 7.97% | 8.80% | 7.61% |
| 2017 | 72.74% | 8.27% | 8.81% | 7.71% |
| 2018 | 72.84% | 7.73% | 9.09% | 7.81% |
| 2019 | 70.62% | 8.28% | 9.78% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 68.83% | 8.28% | 9.08% | 9.30% |
| 2021 | 67.31% | 8.54% | 10.23% | 9.22% |
Professional consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian professional consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american professional consultants have the lowest average salary at $79,202.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,567 |
| White | $81,060 |
| Black or African American | $79,202 |
| Asian | $82,344 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,032 |
Average professional consultant age
See how the average age of professional consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Professional consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 39.5 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Professional consultant age breakdown
The average age of professional consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the professional consultant population.
Professional consultant age breakdown
| Professional Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Professional consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for professional consultants is bachelor's degree, with 64% of professional 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 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Professional consultants by degree level
| Professional consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Professional consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, professional consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $86,072 annually. With a Master's degree, professional consultants earn a median annual income of $84,242 compared to $81,049 for professional consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,242 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,049 |
| Doctorate Degree | $86,072 |
Professional consultant employment statistics
Most professional consultants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where professional consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional consultants work.
Professional consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Professional consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the professional consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most professional consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Professional consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 4% |
Professional consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional consultants are professional, technology and manufacturing.
Professional consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Professional consultant turnover and employment statistics
Professional consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 5.00% |
| 2013 | 4.70% |
| 2014 | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 3.56% |
| 2016 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.33% |
| 2021 | 4.32% |
Average professional consultant tenure
The average professional consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,593 professional consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Professional consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 41,605 |
| Lead Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,057 |
| Email Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 79,687 |
| Energy Conservation Representative | 11.05% | 7,409 |
| Driver Examiner | 11.64% | 35,857 |
| Professional Consultant | 12.44% | - |
| Capital Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 2,012 |
Similar professional consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 41,605 |
| Lead Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,057 |
| Email Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 79,687 |
| Energy Conservation Representative | 11.05% | 7,409 |
| Driver Examiner | 11.64% | 35,857 |
| Capital Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 2,012 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional consultants
The most common foreign language among professional consultants is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.6%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 6.6%
- Italian, 6.6%
- German, 3.9%
- Other, 22.4%
Professional consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 6.6% |
| Italian | 6.6% |
| German | 3.9% |
| Other | 22.4% |
