Senior advocate demographics and statistics in the US
Senior advocate demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior advocate demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior advocate 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 advocates after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,331 senior advocates currently employed in the United States.
- 66.9% of all senior advocates are women, while 33.1% are men.
- The average senior advocate age is 39 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of senior advocates is White (81.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.2%), Asian (5.0%) and Unknown (3.7%).
- Senior advocates are most in-demand in Tampa, FL.
- San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $118,323, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women senior advocates earned 96% of what men earned.
- Nevada is the best state for senior advocates to live.
- Senior advocates are 54% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
On this page
Senior advocate demographics by:
Senior advocate gender statistics
66.9% of senior advocates are women and 33.1% of senior advocates are men.
- Female, 66.9%
- Male, 33.1%
Senior advocate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.9% |
| Male | 33.1% |
Senior advocate gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,491
Female income
$91,216
Senior advocate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior advocate positions over time. Currently, 66.9% of senior advocates are female.
Senior advocate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.12% | 47.88% |
| 2011 | 51.43% | 48.57% |
| 2012 | 49.29% | 50.71% |
| 2013 | 47.99% | 52.01% |
| 2014 | 50.03% | 49.97% |
| 2015 | 48.83% | 51.17% |
| 2016 | 48.82% | 51.18% |
| 2017 | 46.95% | 53.05% |
| 2018 | 36.28% | 63.72% |
| 2019 | 35.27% | 64.73% |
| 2020 | 29.89% | 70.11% |
| 2021 | 33.13% | 66.87% |
Senior advocate related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior advocates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Senior advocate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior advocates is White, which makes up 81.2% of all senior advocates. Comparatively, 6.2% of senior advocates are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of senior advocates are Asian.
- White, 81.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Senior advocate race
| Senior advocate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Senior advocate race and ethnicity over time
See how senior advocate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior advocate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.92% | 2.19% | 4.14% | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 86.57% | 2.32% | 4.52% | 3.91% |
| 2012 | 88.20% | 2.45% | 2.90% | 3.45% |
| 2013 | 86.52% | 1.71% | 4.43% | 4.63% |
| 2014 | 86.51% | 2.09% | 5.70% | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 87.11% | 2.47% | 5.27% | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 2.26% | 3.70% | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 86.70% | 2.20% | 4.07% | 4.95% |
| 2018 | 83.82% | 2.74% | 4.93% | 6.30% |
| 2019 | 86.81% | 1.28% | 3.62% | 4.68% |
| 2020 | 79.69% | 2.83% | 5.40% | 4.88% |
| 2021 | 81.24% | 3.09% | 5.03% | 6.19% |
Senior advocate wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american senior advocates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White senior advocates have the lowest average salary at $93,368.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,376 |
| White | $93,368 |
| Black or African American | $97,675 |
| Asian | $95,968 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,118 |
Average senior advocate age
See how the average age of senior advocates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Senior advocate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 34 |
Senior advocate age breakdown
The average age of senior advocates is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the senior advocate population.
Senior advocate age breakdown
| Senior Advocate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Senior advocate educational attainment
The most common degree for senior advocates is bachelor's degree, with 58% of senior advocates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Senior advocates by degree level
| Senior advocate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
Senior advocate jobs you might like
Senior advocate wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,365 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,304 |
Senior advocate employment statistics
Most senior advocates work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where senior advocates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior advocates work.
Senior advocate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Senior advocate jobs by company type
Employees with the senior advocate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior advocates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior advocate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 9% |
Senior advocate jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior advocates are health care, insurance and finance.
Senior advocate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Insurance | 11% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Senior advocate turnover and employment statistics
Senior advocate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior advocates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior advocate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior advocate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 2.00% |
| 2021 | 1.74% |
Average senior advocate tenure
The average senior advocate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,126 senior advocates resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior advocate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Senior advocate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior advocates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Petroleum Geologist | 4.45% | 6,123 |
| Senior Quality Control Chemist | 5.26% | 82,649 |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
| Senior Advocate | 15.61% | - |
Similar senior advocate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Petroleum Geologist | 4.45% | 6,123 |
| Senior Quality Control Chemist | 5.26% | 82,649 |
| Physical Scientist | 8.32% | 96,588 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior advocates
The most common foreign language among senior advocates is Spanish at 55.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 5.3% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 55.3%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Vietnamese, 5.3%
- German, 5.3%
- Italian, 5.3%
- Other, 23.5%
Senior advocate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.3% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Vietnamese | 5.3% |
| German | 5.3% |
| Italian | 5.3% |
| Other | 23.5% |
