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Job outlook for senior staff consultants in the United States
Are senior staff consultant jobs in demand?
Senior staff consultant job and salary trends over time
Senior staff consultant jobs over time
Senior staff consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,564 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 511 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 494 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 675 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 668 | 0.00% |
Average senior staff consultant salary over time
Senior staff consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,205 | $49.14 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $98,837 | $47.52 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $96,600 | $46.44 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $96,088 | $46.20 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $94,945 | $45.65 | +1.7% |
Senior staff consultant jobs by state
Most common states for senior staff consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 581 | 84% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 446 | 42% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,305 | 34% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 208 | 33% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 842 | 27% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 363 | 27% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,019 | 25% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,052 | 24% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 2,059 | 23% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,285 | 23% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 199 | 23% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,689 | 21% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,782 | 21% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 224 | 21% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 7,936 | 20% |
| 16 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 952 | 20% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,327 | 18% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 657 | 18% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 352 | 18% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 169 | 18% |
Most common cities for senior staff consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Littleton | 1 | 2% | $83,708 |
| 2 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $98,925 |
| 3 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $113,650 |
Senior Staff Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior staff consultant experts
Lewis-Clark State College
Kansas State University
Lorain County Community College
Wittenberg University
What hard/technical skills are most important for Senior Staff Consultants?
Jenny Scott: Consulting requires knowing the job itself, so industry experience is paramount.
Both "big picture/systems" thinking, as well as the ability to identify and understand details (analytical skills), is key skill in business consulting.
Don't forget the value of written communication skills. With fewer in-person meetings, being able to professionally, succinctly, and effectively write is one of the most coveted and essential skills.
Presentation skills are still - if not more - important today. Being familiar with a variety of presentation tools and platforms can be helpful; however, finding one or a few where you can be highly proficient will help achieve both efficiencies of communications, message delivery, and desired outcome.
What skills will help Senior Staff Consultants earn the most?
Jenny Scott: -Emotional Intelligence
-Relevant industry experience (expertise)
-Written and oral presentation communication
-Ability to relate and connect . . .the best strategy in the world will live on paper only if the leader is not able to relate to their people (all stakeholder groups) and connect. Leadership involves three key elements: People - Influence - Goals. The most effective leaders are able to ethically influence their followers for the purpose of attaining the organization's mission and goals.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Senior Staff Consultants?
Brett Horton Ph.D.: The successful leaders are those who:
- Have a degree in hospitality management and understand what just occurred.
-There are few certifications necessary for work in the hospitality. Food safety is required for some positions, but this has likely been obtained while in school. Additional certifications may be obtained in the first 5 years of employment.
Tammy Bosley Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator for Communication StudiesLorain County Community College
Arts & Humanities Division
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Staff Consultant job market given the pandemic?
Tammy Bosley Ph.D.: I think that many employees will continue to work from home post-pandemic. During COVID-19, people worked effectively at home, and in many instances, were more productive than when they were physically at the office. Employers will likely consider if they should pay for office space when their employees can do their jobs at home. If the traditional office space does become obsolete, employees will have to reimagine their home offices to promote a professional environment for digital platforms. They'll also have to work harder at making connections with others. High tech requires high touch. In other words, when we rely on computer-mediated communication, we need to interact more to establish relationships. Improving and maintaining digital communication skills will be essential as employees navigate their post-pandemic careers.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior Staff Consultants to find work opportunities?
Nancy McHugh Ph.D.: I think that there are opportunities in most parts of the country. It is more about what sort of work students are looking for. A lot of philosophy majors go to law school or into non-profit work. There are opportunities for that everywhere. We've had several students go into public health graduate programs, which also has lots of geographic options. That so many of us are learning to work well-remotely is opening up a lot of options for where people live that are not as tied to the location of one's employment. Thus, I'd say most locations can be ideal locations. It is a matter of what individuals are looking for.