Consultant demographics and statistics in the US

Consultant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates consultant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our consultant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about consultants after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 610,454 consultants currently employed in the United States.
  • 41.6% of all consultants are women, while 58.4% are men.
  • The average consultant age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of consultants is White (65.0%), followed by Asian (13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (8.7%) and Black or African American (7.8%).
  • In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 12% of all consultants are LGBT.
  • Consultants are 48% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Consultant gender statistics

41.6% of consultants are women and 58.4% of consultants are men.
  • Male, 58.4%
  • Female, 41.6%

Consultant gender ratio

Gender
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Male58.4%
Female41.6%

Consultant gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$78,636
female-income
Female Income
$74,691

Consultant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in consultant positions over time. Currently, 41.6% of consultants are female.
Male
Female
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60%
40%
20%
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2011
2012
2013
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2015
2016
2017
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2019
2020
2021

Consultant gender ratio by year

Year
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Male
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Female
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201061.33%38.67%
201161.03%38.97%
201261.26%38.74%
201360.84%39.16%
201459.23%40.77%
201560.63%39.37%
201659.91%40.09%
201759.36%40.64%
201861.21%38.79%
201959.57%40.43%
202057.97%42.03%
202158.42%41.58%

Consultant related jobs gender ratio

We compared 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 TitleascdescMaleascFemaleascdesc
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Consultant58%42%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%

Timber Buyer: 97%

Timber Buyer: 3%

Chief Estimator: 95%

Chief Estimator: 5%

Electronic Security Specialist: 94%

Electronic Security Specialist: 6%

Consultant: 58%

Consultant: 42%

Human Resources Administrative Assistant: 9%

Human Resources Administrative Assistant: 91%

Conference Planning Manager: 9%

Conference Planning Manager: 91%

Wedding Coordinator: 9%

Wedding Coordinator: 91%

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25%
50%
75%
100%

Consultant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among consultants is White, which makes up 65.0% of all consultants. Comparatively, 13.8% of consultants are Asian and 8.7% of consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 65.0%
  • Asian, 13.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
  • Black or African American, 7.8%
  • Unknown, 4.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Consultant Race

Consultant Race
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
White65.0%
Asian13.8%
Hispanic or Latino8.7%
Black or African American7.8%
Unknown4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Consultant race and ethnicity over time

See how consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Consultant race and ethnicity by year

Year
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White
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Black or African American
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Asian
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Hispanic or Latino
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201073.83%7.56%10.43%6.17%
201173.09%7.65%10.81%6.42%
201272.02%8.03%11.21%6.62%
201371.91%7.72%11.62%6.61%
201472.22%7.80%11.70%6.25%
201571.12%7.33%11.96%7.23%
201670.89%7.26%12.33%7.11%
201770.48%7.56%12.34%7.21%
201870.58%7.02%12.62%7.31%
201968.36%7.57%13.31%8.19%
202066.57%7.57%12.61%8.80%
202165.05%7.83%13.76%8.73%

Consultant wage gap by race

According to our data, asian consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american consultants have the lowest average salary at $75,756.
$84,000
$82,000
$80,000
$78,000
$76,000
$74,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicityascdescSalaryascdesc
Unknown$78,500
White$79,503
Black or African American$75,756
Asian$82,147
Hispanic or Latino$77,418

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Average consultant age

See how the average age of consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Consultant age by race and gender

Race
ascdesc
Male Age
ascdesc
Female Age
ascdesc
Unknown4039.5
White4546
Black or African American4246
Asian3937
Hispanic or Latino39.540

Consultant age breakdown

The average age of consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the consultant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years

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Consultant age breakdown

Consultant Years
ascdesc
Percentages
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40+ years59%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years13%

Consultant educational attainment

The most common degree for consultants is bachelor's degree, with 64% of consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 64%
  • Master's, 17%
  • Associate, 9%
  • High School Diploma, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Consultants by degree level

Consultant Degree
ascdesc
Percentages
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Bachelor's64%
Master's17%
Associate9%
High School Diploma3%
Other Degrees7%

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Consultant wage gap by degree level

According to the data, consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $90,078 annually. With a Master's degree, consultants earn a median annual income of $86,138 compared to $79,480 for consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
$92,000
$89,000
$86,000
$83,000
$80,000
$77,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationascdescSalaryascdesc
Master's Degree$86,138
Bachelor's Degree$79,480
Doctorate Degree$90,078

Consultant employment statistics

Most consultants work for a public in the technology industry.

Company size where consultants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where consultants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

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Consultant jobs by employer size

Company Size
ascdesc
Percentages
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< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees5%
100 - 500 employees14%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees22%
> 10,000 employees49%

Consultant jobs by company type

Employees with the consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most consultants prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

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Consultant jobs by sector

Company Type
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Education3%
Public48%
Private47%
Government3%

Consultant jobs by industry

The most common industries for consultants are technology, professional and finance.

Technology

Fortune 500

Professional

Finance

Retail

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Consultant turnover and employment statistics

Consultant unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Consultant unemployment rate by year

Year
ascdesc
Consultant Unemployment Rate
ascdesc
20106.86%
20114.96%
20125.00%
20134.70%
20144.15%
20153.56%
20163.57%
20173.12%
20183.13%
20193.02%
20204.33%
20214.32%

Average consultant tenure

The average consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 265,015 consultants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

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Consultant tenure statistics

Number of years
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Less than 1 year30%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years6%
11+ years9%

Consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of consultants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleascdescLGBTascJob Openingsascdesc
Estimator Project Manager4.41%112,100
Logistics Technician8.65%38,997
Director, Market Research10.00%59,598
Business Continuity Planner11.05%58,291
Immigration Officer11.64%55,872
Consultant12.44%-
Principal Gifts Officer19.25%95,423

Principal Gifts Officer: 19.25%

Consultant: 12.44%

Immigration Officer: 11.64%

Business Continuity Planner: 11.05%

Director, Market Research: 10.00%

Logistics Technician: 8.65%

Estimator Project Manager: 4.41%

Similar consultant jobs LGBT demographics

Profession
ascdesc
Percentages of LGBT
ascdesc
Job Openings
ascdesc
Estimator Project Manager4.41%112,100
Logistics Technician8.65%38,997
Director, Market Research10.00%59,598
Business Continuity Planner11.05%58,291
Immigration Officer11.64%55,872
Principal Gifts Officer19.25%95,423

Foreign languages spoken by consultants

The most common foreign language among consultants is Spanish at 41.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.2%.
  • Spanish, 41.2%
  • French, 13.6%
  • Chinese, 6.2%
  • Mandarin, 5.7%
  • German, 5.6%
  • Other, 27.7%

Consultant languages spoken

Foreign Language
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Spanish41.2%
French13.6%
Chinese6.2%
Mandarin5.7%
German5.6%
Other27.7%

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