Campaign worker demographics and statistics in the US
Campaign worker demographics research summary. Zippia estimates campaign worker demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our campaign worker estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about campaign workers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 10,413 campaign workers currently employed in the United States.
- 39.3% of all campaign workers are women, while 60.7% are men.
- The average campaign worker age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of campaign workers is White (57.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.0%), Black or African American (11.5%) and Asian (7.1%).
- In 2022, women earned 100% of what men earned.
- 21% of all campaign workers are LGBT.
- Campaign workers are 60% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Campaign worker demographics by:
Campaign worker gender statistics
39.3% of campaign workers are women and 60.7% of campaign workers are men.
- Male, 60.7%
- Female, 39.3%
Campaign worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.7% |
| Female | 39.3% |
Campaign worker gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,970
Female income
$44,935
Campaign worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in campaign worker positions over time. Currently, 39.3% of campaign workers are female.
Campaign worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.79% | 33.21% |
| 2011 | 62.71% | 37.29% |
| 2012 | 64.56% | 35.44% |
| 2013 | 66.65% | 33.35% |
| 2014 | 65.86% | 34.14% |
| 2015 | 60.57% | 39.43% |
| 2016 | 63.72% | 36.28% |
| 2017 | 68.60% | 31.40% |
| 2018 | 67.16% | 32.84% |
| 2019 | 66.69% | 33.31% |
| 2020 | 60.94% | 39.06% |
| 2021 | 60.70% | 39.30% |
Campaign worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared campaign workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Campaign Worker | 61% | 39% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Campaign worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among campaign workers is White, which makes up 57.3% of all campaign workers. Comparatively, 17.0% of campaign workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of campaign workers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Campaign worker race
| Campaign worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Campaign worker race and ethnicity over time
See how campaign worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Campaign worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.88% | 12.91% | 5.57% | 12.12% |
| 2011 | 64.30% | 14.18% | 5.94% | 12.25% |
| 2012 | 61.85% | 13.62% | 6.21% | 13.44% |
| 2013 | 62.45% | 12.02% | 5.89% | 15.09% |
| 2014 | 60.71% | 13.50% | 6.53% | 15.05% |
| 2015 | 62.81% | 12.74% | 7.30% | 13.76% |
| 2016 | 61.44% | 11.43% | 7.49% | 15.19% |
| 2017 | 61.47% | 12.47% | 6.31% | 16.40% |
| 2018 | 64.62% | 12.58% | 5.76% | 12.76% |
| 2019 | 62.57% | 10.21% | 7.00% | 15.96% |
| 2020 | 59.07% | 8.87% | 7.62% | 17.21% |
| 2021 | 57.29% | 11.47% | 7.10% | 16.96% |
Campaign worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian campaign workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american campaign workers have the lowest average salary at $42,978.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,123 |
| White | $45,928 |
| Black or African American | $42,978 |
| Asian | $47,622 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,346 |
Average campaign worker age
See how the average age of campaign workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Campaign worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 42.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
Campaign worker age breakdown
The average age of campaign workers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the campaign worker population.
Campaign worker age breakdown
| Campaign Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Campaign worker educational attainment
The most common degree for campaign workers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of campaign workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 16% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Campaign workers by degree level
| Campaign worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Campaign worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, campaign workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,085 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, campaign workers earn a median annual income of $45,968 compared to $40,445 for campaign workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,085 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,441 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,968 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,445 |
Campaign worker employment statistics
Most campaign workers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where campaign workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where campaign workers work.
Campaign worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Campaign worker jobs by company type
Employees with the campaign worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most campaign workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Campaign worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 13% |
Campaign worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for campaign workers are non profits, professional and retail.
Campaign worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 21% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Campaign worker turnover and employment statistics
Campaign worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for campaign workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Campaign worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Campaign worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 5.71% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.23% |
| 2018 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 5.40% |
Average campaign worker tenure
The average campaign worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 502 campaign workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Campaign worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 72% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Campaign worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of campaign workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Social Services Supervisor | 11.48% | 80,529 |
| Senior Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 34,607 |
| Substance Abuse Services Director | 15.06% | 57,827 |
| Campaign Worker | 20.79% | - |
Similar campaign worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Social Services Supervisor | 11.48% | 80,529 |
| Senior Residential Counselor | 15.06% | 34,607 |
| Substance Abuse Services Director | 15.06% | 57,827 |
Foreign languages spoken by campaign workers
The most common foreign language among campaign workers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and German is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 10.7%
- German, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Chinese, 3.6%
- Other, 25.0%
Campaign worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 10.7% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 3.6% |
| Other | 25.0% |
