Solar consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Solar consultant gender statistics
14.8% of solar consultants are women and 85.2% of solar consultants are men.
- Male, 85.2%
- Female, 14.8%
Solar consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.2% |
| Female | 14.8% |
Solar consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,557
Female income
$63,231
Solar consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solar consultant positions over time. Currently, 14.8% of solar consultants are female.
Solar consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.61% | 13.39% |
| 2011 | 86.64% | 13.36% |
| 2012 | 87.15% | 12.85% |
| 2013 | 86.62% | 13.38% |
| 2014 | 85.86% | 14.14% |
| 2015 | 85.80% | 14.20% |
| 2016 | 85.99% | 14.01% |
| 2017 | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2018 | 85.10% | 14.90% |
| 2019 | 85.58% | 14.42% |
| 2020 | 85.63% | 14.37% |
| 2021 | 85.22% | 14.78% |
Solar consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared solar consultants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, commercial equipment and supplies sales representative and outside parts sales have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Representative | 6% | 94% |
| Avon Sales Representative | 7% | 93% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Solar Consultant | 85% | 15% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Solar consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solar consultants is White, which makes up 72.8% of all solar consultants. Comparatively, 14.3% of solar consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of solar consultants are Asian.
- White, 72.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Solar consultant race
| Solar consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Solar consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how solar consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solar consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.68% | 3.92% | 4.28% | 11.53% |
| 2011 | 78.17% | 3.80% | 4.61% | 12.06% |
| 2012 | 78.24% | 3.71% | 4.60% | 11.95% |
| 2013 | 77.63% | 3.96% | 4.48% | 12.48% |
| 2014 | 76.73% | 4.14% | 4.56% | 12.96% |
| 2015 | 77.13% | 3.92% | 4.56% | 12.77% |
| 2016 | 76.64% | 3.64% | 4.62% | 13.37% |
| 2017 | 76.77% | 3.94% | 4.50% | 13.07% |
| 2018 | 76.44% | 3.83% | 4.62% | 13.35% |
| 2019 | 76.39% | 3.72% | 4.72% | 13.45% |
| 2020 | 74.76% | 3.83% | 4.63% | 13.27% |
| 2021 | 72.80% | 3.84% | 5.15% | 14.26% |
Solar consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, white solar consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american solar consultants have the lowest average salary at $61,801.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,581 |
| White | $72,705 |
| Black or African American | $61,801 |
| Asian | $69,254 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,953 |
Average solar consultant age
See how the average age of solar consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solar consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 51.5 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44 |
| White | 50 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Solar consultant age breakdown
The average age of solar consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the solar consultant population.
Solar consultant age breakdown
| Solar Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Solar consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for solar consultants is bachelor's degree, with 60% of solar consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Solar consultants by degree level
| Solar consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Solar consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, solar consultants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $93,202 annually. With a Doctorate degree, solar consultants earn a median annual income of $88,284 compared to $80,558 for solar consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,202 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,647 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,558 |
| Doctorate Degree | $88,284 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,534 |
Solar consultant employment statistics
Most solar consultants work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where solar consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solar consultants work.
Solar consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Solar consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the solar consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most solar consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Solar consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 2% |
Solar consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for solar consultants are energy, construction and professional.
Solar consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 29% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Start-up | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Solar consultant turnover and employment statistics
Solar consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solar consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solar consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solar consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average solar consultant tenure
The average solar consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 597 solar consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Solar consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Solar consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Consultant | 6.15% | - |
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Electronics Team Member | 7.09% | 315,805 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Trader | 7.29% | 17,351 |
| Services Clerk | 8.34% | 149,892 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Similar solar consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Electronics Team Member | 7.09% | 315,805 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Trader | 7.29% | 17,351 |
| Services Clerk | 8.34% | 149,892 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by solar consultants
The most common foreign language among solar consultants is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.2% and French is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 46.9%
- German, 8.2%
- French, 6.1%
- Mandarin, 6.1%
- Chinese, 4.1%
- Other, 28.6%
Solar consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| German | 8.2% |
| French | 6.1% |
| Mandarin | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 4.1% |
| Other | 28.6% |