Management Consultant

Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.

$95,290
Median Salary
$101,960
Mean Salary
877,000
Total Employment
11%
Job Growth
Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
Education
122,780
Openings/Year

Salary Distribution

10th Percentile
$57,174
25th Percentile
$74,326
Median
$95,290
75th Percentile
$121,971
90th Percentile
$160,087

Top Employing States

California
132,275
New York
72,238
Texas
69,325
Florida
63,208
Pennsylvania
40,040

Salary by State

# State Median Salary
1 Hawaii $165,855
2 New York $159,815
3 Massachusetts $156,506
4 California $144,068
5 New Jersey $140,234
6 Maryland $136,205
7 Alaska $131,989
8 District of Columbia $129,017
9 Colorado $119,401
10 Maine $117,496
11 Vermont $117,496
12 Rhode Island $115,007
13 Delaware $112,781
14 Washington $108,513
15 Florida $108,251
16 Utah $106,742
17 Nevada $106,532
18 Illinois $106,331
19 Oregon $104,294
20 Georgia $103,721
21 Connecticut $102,946
22 Virginia $102,757
23 North Dakota $101,632
24 Michigan $99,282
25 Missouri $98,016
26 Montana $97,245
27 New Hampshire $96,324
28 Idaho $96,197
29 Kansas $95,743
30 Pennsylvania $90,528
31 Mississippi $90,401
32 South Carolina $89,492
33 Nebraska $89,398
34 Ohio $88,928
35 Tennessee $88,696
36 South Dakota $88,348
37 Wyoming $88,300
38 North Carolina $87,574
39 Texas $87,399
40 Minnesota $86,517
41 Arkansas $86,016
42 Indiana $85,599
43 Louisiana $85,524
44 West Virginia $83,603
45 Arizona $83,099
46 Wisconsin $80,247
47 Alabama $78,603
48 Iowa $73,736
49 Oklahoma $73,467
50 New Mexico $73,195
51 Kentucky $71,937

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Management Consultant?
The median salary for a Management Consultant is $95,290 per year nationally. Salaries range from $57,174 (10th percentile) to $160,087 (90th percentile).
What education do you need to become a Management Consultant?
A Management Consultant typically requires a bachelor's degree.
What is the job outlook for Management Consultants?
Employment of management consultants is projected to grow 11% — much faster than average. About 122,780 openings are expected each year.
Which state pays Management Consultants the most?
Hawaii pays the highest median salary for management consultants at $165,855 per year.

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