Search consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Search consultant gender statistics
38.8% of search consultants are women and 61.2% of search consultants are men.
- Male, 61.2%
- Female, 38.8%
Search consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.2% |
| Female | 38.8% |
Search consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,431
Female income
$50,793
Search consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in search consultant positions over time. Currently, 38.8% of search consultants are female.
Search consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.07% | 33.93% |
| 2011 | 63.58% | 36.42% |
| 2012 | 65.43% | 34.57% |
| 2013 | 63.93% | 36.07% |
| 2014 | 65.40% | 34.60% |
| 2015 | 62.78% | 37.22% |
| 2016 | 63.74% | 36.26% |
| 2017 | 63.51% | 36.49% |
| 2018 | 62.23% | 37.77% |
| 2019 | 61.44% | 38.56% |
| 2020 | 60.47% | 39.53% |
| 2021 | 61.20% | 38.80% |
Search consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared search 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% |
| Search Consultant | 61% | 39% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Search consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among search consultants is White, which makes up 58.7% of all search consultants. Comparatively, 16.5% of search consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of search consultants are Black or African American.
- White, 58.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Search consultant race
| Search consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Search consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how search consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Search consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.79% | 11.65% | 6.84% | 12.91% |
| 2011 | 66.10% | 11.33% | 6.98% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 66.19% | 10.83% | 6.98% | 13.24% |
| 2013 | 65.69% | 10.97% | 7.07% | 13.09% |
| 2014 | 63.87% | 11.31% | 7.82% | 13.84% |
| 2015 | 64.06% | 11.44% | 7.59% | 14.04% |
| 2016 | 63.55% | 11.72% | 7.84% | 13.69% |
| 2017 | 63.71% | 10.72% | 7.50% | 14.66% |
| 2018 | 64.12% | 9.44% | 8.27% | 15.09% |
| 2019 | 64.08% | 9.80% | 8.01% | 14.73% |
| 2020 | 60.82% | 10.78% | 8.31% | 14.55% |
| 2021 | 58.72% | 10.14% | 8.74% | 16.50% |
Search consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian search consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american search consultants have the lowest average salary at $52,106.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,853 |
| White | $53,229 |
| Black or African American | $52,106 |
| Asian | $55,470 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,561 |
Average search consultant age
See how the average age of search consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Search 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 |
Search consultant age breakdown
The average age of search consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the search consultant population.
Search consultant age breakdown
| Search Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Search consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for search consultants is bachelor's degree, with 78% of search consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Search consultants by degree level
| Search consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Search consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, search consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $64,649 annually. With a Master's degree, search consultants earn a median annual income of $60,818 compared to $55,715 for search consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,818 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,799 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,715 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,649 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,937 |
Search consultant employment statistics
Most search consultants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where search consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where search consultants work.
Search consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Search consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the search consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most search consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Search consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 5% |
Search consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for search consultants are professional, media and technology.
Search consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 26% |
| Media | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Search consultant turnover and employment statistics
Search consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for search consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Search consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Search 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 search consultant tenure
The average search consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,274 search consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Search consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Search consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of search 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Senior Logistic Engineer | 8.65% | 982 |
| Search Consultant | 8.93% | - |
| Parking Analyst | 10.00% | 25,312 |
| Associate/Contractor | 11.05% | 29,145 |
| Bank Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 73,819 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Similar search consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Estimator/Project Manager | 4.41% | 58,976 |
| Senior Logistic Engineer | 8.65% | 982 |
| Parking Analyst | 10.00% | 25,312 |
| Associate/Contractor | 11.05% | 29,145 |
| Bank Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 73,819 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by search consultants
The most common foreign language among search consultants is Spanish at 53.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.8% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 53.7%
- French, 9.8%
- Arabic, 7.3%
- Portuguese, 4.9%
- Chinese, 4.9%
- Other, 19.4%
Search consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.7% |
| French | 9.8% |
| Arabic | 7.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
| Other | 19.4% |
