Senior advisor demographics and statistics in the US
Senior advisor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior advisor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior advisor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior advisors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 33,625 senior advisors currently employed in the United States.
- 31.8% of all senior advisors are women, while 68.2% are men.
- The average senior advisor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of senior advisors is White (70.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.4%), Asian (8.8%) and Black or African American (6.4%).
- Senior advisors are most in-demand in Bloomfield, CT.
- The professional industry is the highest-paying for senior advisors.
- 11% of all senior advisors are LGBT.
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Senior advisor demographics by:
Senior advisor gender statistics
31.8% of senior advisors are women and 68.2% of senior advisors are men.
- Male, 68.2%
- Female, 31.8%
Senior advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.2% |
| Female | 31.8% |
Senior advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$121,287
Female income
$112,323
Senior advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior advisor positions over time. Currently, 31.8% of senior advisors are female.
Senior advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.03% | 38.97% |
| 2011 | 59.95% | 40.05% |
| 2012 | 61.51% | 38.49% |
| 2013 | 63.38% | 36.62% |
| 2014 | 61.50% | 38.50% |
| 2015 | 65.08% | 34.92% |
| 2016 | 63.33% | 36.67% |
| 2017 | 64.25% | 35.75% |
| 2018 | 71.61% | 28.39% |
| 2019 | 69.87% | 30.13% |
| 2020 | 71.00% | 29.00% |
| 2021 | 68.16% | 31.84% |
Senior advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior 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% |
| Senior Advisor | 68% | 32% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Senior advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior advisors is White, which makes up 70.4% of all senior advisors. Comparatively, 9.4% of senior advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of senior 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%
Senior advisor race
| Senior 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% |
Senior advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how senior advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior 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% |
Senior advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior advisors have the lowest average salary at $117,201.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $121,419 |
| White | $121,064 |
| Black or African American | $117,510 |
| Asian | $129,647 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $117,201 |
Average senior advisor age
See how the average age of senior advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior 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 |
Senior advisor age breakdown
The average age of senior advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the senior advisor population.
Senior advisor age breakdown
| Senior Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Senior advisor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Senior advisors by degree level
| Senior advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Senior advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior advisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $142,438 annually. With a Master's degree, senior advisors earn a median annual income of $139,958 compared to $126,892 for senior advisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $139,958 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $126,892 |
| Doctorate Degree | $142,438 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $110,020 |
Senior advisor employment statistics
Most senior advisors work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where senior advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior advisors work.
Senior advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Senior advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the senior advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior advisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 9% |
Senior advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior advisors are technology, professional and finance.
Senior advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Government | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Senior advisor turnover and employment statistics
Senior advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior 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 senior advisor tenure
The average senior advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 11,459 senior advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Senior advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Logistics Management Specialist | 8.65% | 85,107 |
| Placement Officer | 8.93% | 56,012 |
| Marketing And Communication Consultant | 10.00% | 77,680 |
| Senior Advisor | 11.05% | - |
| Bsa/Aml Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 69,507 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Similar senior advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Logistics Management Specialist | 8.65% | 85,107 |
| Placement Officer | 8.93% | 56,012 |
| Marketing And Communication Consultant | 10.00% | 77,680 |
| Bsa/Aml Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 69,507 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior advisors
The most common foreign language among senior advisors is Spanish at 40.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 40.4%
- French, 10.6%
- Arabic, 7.5%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Other, 30.9%
Senior advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.4% |
| French | 10.6% |
| Arabic | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Other | 30.9% |
