Congressional district aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Congressional district aide gender statistics
54.5% of congressional district aides are women and 45.5% of congressional district aides are men.
- Female, 54.5%
- Male, 45.5%
Congressional district aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% |
| Male | 45.5% |
Congressional district aide gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,102
Female income
$29,205
Congressional district aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in congressional district aide positions over time. Currently, 54.5% of congressional district aides are female.
Congressional district aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.88% | 56.12% |
| 2011 | 42.85% | 57.15% |
| 2012 | 42.36% | 57.64% |
| 2013 | 42.99% | 57.01% |
| 2014 | 45.00% | 55.00% |
| 2015 | 44.94% | 55.06% |
| 2016 | 44.91% | 55.09% |
| 2017 | 46.43% | 53.57% |
| 2018 | 46.50% | 53.50% |
| 2019 | 43.20% | 56.80% |
| 2020 | 46.40% | 53.60% |
| 2021 | 45.45% | 54.55% |
Congressional district aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared congressional district 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 District Aide | 45% | 55% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Congressional district aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among congressional district aides is White, which makes up 53.9% of all congressional district aides. Comparatively, 23.1% of congressional district aides are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of congressional district aides are Black or African American.
- White, 53.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.1%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Congressional district aide race
| Congressional district aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Congressional district aide race and ethnicity over time
See how congressional district aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Congressional district aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.46% | 12.23% | 5.64% | 19.32% |
| 2011 | 59.06% | 12.71% | 5.18% | 20.14% |
| 2012 | 58.66% | 12.21% | 5.47% | 20.93% |
| 2013 | 58.74% | 11.90% | 5.39% | 20.89% |
| 2014 | 58.44% | 12.09% | 5.92% | 20.68% |
| 2015 | 58.50% | 11.39% | 5.84% | 21.32% |
| 2016 | 57.75% | 12.06% | 6.09% | 21.09% |
| 2017 | 58.46% | 10.93% | 5.97% | 21.63% |
| 2018 | 58.79% | 10.55% | 6.29% | 21.37% |
| 2019 | 56.33% | 11.32% | 6.66% | 22.74% |
| 2020 | 54.37% | 10.74% | 6.62% | 23.35% |
| 2021 | 53.89% | 10.70% | 7.13% | 23.12% |
Congressional district aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian congressional district aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown congressional district aides have the lowest average salary at $29,948.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,948 |
| White | $30,110 |
| Black or African American | $30,121 |
| Asian | $30,216 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,116 |
Average congressional district aide age
See how the average age of congressional district aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Congressional district 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 district aide age breakdown
The average age of congressional district aides is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the congressional district aide population.
Congressional district aide age breakdown
| Congressional District Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Congressional district aide educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Congressional district aides by degree level
| Congressional district aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Congressional district aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, congressional district aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $31,023 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, congressional district aides earn a median annual income of $30,582 compared to $29,839 for congressional district aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,023 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,340 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,582 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,839 |
Congressional district aide employment statistics
Company size where congressional district aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where congressional district aides work.
Congressional district aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
Congressional district aide jobs by company type
Employees with the congressional district aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most congressional district aides prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Congressional district aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 55% |
Congressional district aide turnover and employment statistics
Congressional district aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for congressional district aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Congressional district aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Congressional district 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 district aide tenure
The average congressional district aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 124 congressional district aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Congressional district aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Congressional district aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of congressional district 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 4.67% | 277 |
| Congressional District Aide | 5.99% | - |
| News Clipping Cutter | 6.98% | 6,107 |
| Mail Handler Assistant | 7.17% | 43,501 |
| Claim Taker | 11.18% | 3,937 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Embossing Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,657 |
Similar congressional district aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 4.67% | 277 |
| News Clipping Cutter | 6.98% | 6,107 |
| Mail Handler Assistant | 7.17% | 43,501 |
| Claim Taker | 11.18% | 3,937 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Embossing Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,657 |
Foreign languages spoken by congressional district aides
- Spanish, 72.7%
- French, 27.3%
Congressional district aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.7% |
| French | 27.3% |