Congressional assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Congressional assistant gender statistics
53.0% of congressional assistants are women and 47.0% of congressional assistants are men.
- Female, 53.0%
- Male, 47.0%
Congressional assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% |
| Male | 47.0% |
Congressional assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,647
Female income
$66,389
Congressional assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in congressional assistant positions over time. Currently, 53.0% of congressional assistants are female.
Congressional assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.80% | 50.20% |
| 2011 | 44.43% | 55.57% |
| 2012 | 47.12% | 52.88% |
| 2013 | 50.19% | 49.81% |
| 2014 | 44.66% | 55.34% |
| 2015 | 42.94% | 57.06% |
| 2016 | 47.63% | 52.37% |
| 2017 | 47.91% | 52.09% |
| 2018 | 45.09% | 54.91% |
| 2019 | 47.05% | 52.95% |
| 2020 | 46.65% | 53.35% |
| 2021 | 46.97% | 53.03% |
Congressional assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared congressional assistants 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% |
| Congressional Assistant | 47% | 53% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Congressional assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among congressional assistants is White, which makes up 46.6% of all congressional assistants. Comparatively, 23.1% of congressional assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 16.1% of congressional assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 46.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.1%
- Black or African American, 16.1%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
Congressional assistant race
| Congressional assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 46.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 16.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
Congressional assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how congressional assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Congressional assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.24% | 20.16% | 6.11% | 19.13% |
| 2011 | 52.78% | 19.43% | 5.90% | 18.43% |
| 2012 | 50.85% | 17.63% | 5.57% | 20.01% |
| 2013 | 49.15% | 18.98% | 6.39% | 19.92% |
| 2014 | 52.53% | 16.09% | 6.74% | 20.48% |
| 2015 | 51.21% | 18.12% | 5.71% | 19.94% |
| 2016 | 50.91% | 17.89% | 6.42% | 20.28% |
| 2017 | 49.19% | 17.73% | 5.97% | 21.88% |
| 2018 | 49.43% | 15.85% | 6.77% | 23.23% |
| 2019 | 49.45% | 16.97% | 6.53% | 22.58% |
| 2020 | 46.43% | 16.45% | 6.25% | 23.64% |
| 2021 | 46.57% | 16.06% | 7.16% | 23.14% |
Congressional assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian congressional assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american congressional assistants have the lowest average salary at $67,961.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,543 |
| White | $69,789 |
| Black or African American | $67,961 |
| Asian | $77,395 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,891 |
Average congressional assistant age
See how the average age of congressional assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Congressional assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Congressional assistant age breakdown
The average age of congressional assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the congressional assistant population.
Congressional assistant age breakdown
| Congressional Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Congressional assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for congressional assistants is bachelor's degree, with 81% of congressional assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Associate, 2%
Congressional assistants by degree level
| Congressional assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Associate | 2% |
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Congressional assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, congressional assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $84,824 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, congressional assistants earn a median annual income of $72,581 compared to $59,449 for congressional assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,824 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,769 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,581 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,449 |
Congressional assistant employment statistics
Company size where congressional assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where congressional assistants work.
Congressional assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Congressional assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the congressional assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most congressional assistants prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Congressional assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 55% |
Congressional assistant turnover and employment statistics
Congressional assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for congressional assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Congressional assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Congressional assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average congressional assistant tenure
The average congressional assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 73 congressional assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Congressional assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Congressional assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of congressional assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Academic Guidance Specialist | 10.75% | 18,180 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Congressional Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Mental Health Clinician | 15.06% | 91,347 |
Similar congressional assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Academic Guidance Specialist | 10.75% | 18,180 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Mental Health Clinician | 15.06% | 91,347 |
Foreign languages spoken by congressional assistants
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 40.0%
Congressional assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 40.0% |