Sustainability consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Sustainability consultant gender statistics
46.0% of sustainability consultants are women and 54.0% of sustainability consultants are men.
- Male, 54.0%
- Female, 46.0%
Sustainability consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.0% |
| Female | 46.0% |
Sustainability consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,770
Female income
$57,467
Sustainability consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sustainability consultant positions over time. Currently, 46.0% of sustainability consultants are female.
Sustainability consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.19% | 53.81% |
| 2011 | 45.08% | 54.92% |
| 2012 | 46.70% | 53.30% |
| 2013 | 48.69% | 51.31% |
| 2014 | 46.69% | 53.31% |
| 2015 | 50.53% | 49.47% |
| 2016 | 48.64% | 51.36% |
| 2017 | 49.63% | 50.37% |
| 2018 | 58.04% | 41.96% |
| 2019 | 55.98% | 44.02% |
| 2020 | 57.30% | 42.70% |
| 2021 | 54.00% | 46.00% |
Sustainability consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared sustainability 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% |
| Sustainability Consultant | 54% | 46% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Sustainability consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sustainability consultants is White, which makes up 70.4% of all sustainability consultants. Comparatively, 9.4% of sustainability consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of sustainability consultants 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%
Sustainability consultant race
| Sustainability consultant 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% |
Sustainability consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how sustainability consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sustainability consultant 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% |
Sustainability consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sustainability consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sustainability consultants have the lowest average salary at $61,944.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,902 |
| White | $65,555 |
| Black or African American | $62,184 |
| Asian | $73,952 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,944 |
Average sustainability consultant age
See how the average age of sustainability consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sustainability consultant 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 |
Sustainability consultant age breakdown
The average age of sustainability consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the sustainability consultant population.
Sustainability consultant age breakdown
| Sustainability Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Sustainability consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for sustainability consultants is bachelor's degree, with 66% of sustainability consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 29%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Sustainability consultants by degree level
| Sustainability consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 29% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Sustainability consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sustainability consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $87,900 annually. With a Master's degree, sustainability consultants earn a median annual income of $84,756 compared to $71,331 for sustainability consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,756 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,331 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,900 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,441 |
Sustainability consultant employment statistics
Most sustainability consultants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where sustainability consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sustainability consultants work.
Sustainability consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Sustainability consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the sustainability consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sustainability consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sustainability consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 10% |
Sustainability consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for sustainability consultants are professional, manufacturing and education.
Sustainability consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Sustainability consultant turnover and employment statistics
Sustainability consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sustainability consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sustainability consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sustainability consultant 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 sustainability consultant tenure
The average sustainability consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 411 sustainability consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Sustainability consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Sustainability consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sustainability 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Operations Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 90,089 |
| Predatory Game Hunter | 8.93% | 5,103 |
| Social Media Marketing Assistant | 10.00% | 103,981 |
| Sustainability Consultant | 11.05% | - |
| License Registration Examiner | 11.64% | 3,375 |
| Fundraising Coordinator | 19.25% | 19,121 |
Similar sustainability consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Operations Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 90,089 |
| Predatory Game Hunter | 8.93% | 5,103 |
| Social Media Marketing Assistant | 10.00% | 103,981 |
| License Registration Examiner | 11.64% | 3,375 |
| Fundraising Coordinator | 19.25% | 19,121 |
Foreign languages spoken by sustainability consultants
The most common foreign language among sustainability consultants is Spanish at 36.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 12.3%.
- Spanish, 36.8%
- French, 19.3%
- Chinese, 12.3%
- Mandarin, 8.8%
- German, 5.3%
- Other, 17.5%
Sustainability consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.8% |
| French | 19.3% |
| Chinese | 12.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.8% |
| German | 5.3% |
| Other | 17.5% |
