Congressional aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Congressional aide gender statistics
46.6% of congressional aides are women and 53.4% of congressional aides are men.
- Male, 53.4%
- Female, 46.6%
Congressional aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.4% |
| Female | 46.6% |
Congressional aide gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,455
Female income
$37,358
Congressional aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in congressional aide positions over time. Currently, 46.6% of congressional aides are female.
Congressional aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.78% | 48.22% |
| 2011 | 50.73% | 49.27% |
| 2012 | 50.22% | 49.78% |
| 2013 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2014 | 52.90% | 47.10% |
| 2015 | 52.84% | 47.16% |
| 2016 | 52.81% | 47.19% |
| 2017 | 54.34% | 45.66% |
| 2018 | 54.41% | 45.59% |
| 2019 | 51.09% | 48.91% |
| 2020 | 54.31% | 45.69% |
| 2021 | 53.37% | 46.63% |
Congressional aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared congressional aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Congressional Aide | 53% | 47% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Congressional aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among congressional aides is White, which makes up 52.3% of all congressional aides. Comparatively, 22.7% of congressional aides are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of congressional aides are Black or African American.
- White, 52.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.7%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Congressional aide race
| Congressional aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Congressional aide race and ethnicity over time
See how congressional aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Congressional aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.85% | 13.02% | 6.93% | 18.90% |
| 2011 | 57.45% | 13.50% | 6.47% | 19.73% |
| 2012 | 57.04% | 13.00% | 6.75% | 20.52% |
| 2013 | 57.13% | 12.69% | 6.68% | 20.48% |
| 2014 | 56.82% | 12.87% | 7.21% | 20.26% |
| 2015 | 56.89% | 12.18% | 7.13% | 20.90% |
| 2016 | 56.14% | 12.85% | 7.38% | 20.68% |
| 2017 | 56.85% | 11.72% | 7.26% | 21.22% |
| 2018 | 57.17% | 11.34% | 7.58% | 20.96% |
| 2019 | 54.72% | 12.10% | 7.95% | 22.33% |
| 2020 | 52.75% | 11.53% | 7.91% | 22.93% |
| 2021 | 52.27% | 11.48% | 8.41% | 22.70% |
Congressional aide wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,913 |
| White | $40,484 |
| Black or African American | $40,523 |
| Asian | $40,858 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,503 |
Average congressional aide age
See how the average age of congressional aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Congressional aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Congressional aide age breakdown
The average age of congressional aides is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the congressional aide population.
Congressional aide age breakdown
| Congressional Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Congressional aide educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Congressional aides by degree level
| Congressional aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Congressional aide wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,797 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,812 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,174 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,531 |
Congressional aide employment statistics
Company size where congressional aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where congressional aides work.
Congressional aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Congressional aide jobs by company type
Employees with the congressional aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most congressional aides prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Congressional aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 13% |
Congressional aide turnover and employment statistics
Congressional aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for congressional aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Congressional aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Congressional aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average congressional aide tenure
The average congressional aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 223 congressional aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Congressional aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Congressional aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of congressional aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Input Clerk | 4.67% | 130,834 |
| Congressional Aide | 5.99% | - |
| Blueprint Reader | 6.98% | 418 |
| Mail Service Coordinator | 7.17% | 41,067 |
| Paper Processor | 11.18% | 7,044 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Graphotype Operator | 14.20% | 25,989 |
Similar congressional aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Input Clerk | 4.67% | 130,834 |
| Blueprint Reader | 6.98% | 418 |
| Mail Service Coordinator | 7.17% | 41,067 |
| Paper Processor | 11.18% | 7,044 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Graphotype Operator | 14.20% | 25,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by congressional aides
The most common foreign language among congressional aides is Spanish at 73.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 73.9%
- French, 8.7%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- German, 4.3%
- Other, 4.5%
Congressional aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.9% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Other | 4.5% |