Congressional internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Congressional internship demographics by:
Congressional internship gender statistics
42.6% of congressional interns are women and 57.4% of congressional interns are men.
- Male, 57.4%
- Female, 42.6%
Congressional internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.4% |
| Female | 42.6% |
Congressional internship gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,496
Female income
$38,843
Congressional internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in congressional internship positions over time. Currently, 42.6% of congressional interns are female.
Congressional internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.66% | 40.34% |
| 2011 | 62.85% | 37.15% |
| 2012 | 60.57% | 39.43% |
| 2013 | 65.06% | 34.94% |
| 2014 | 60.82% | 39.18% |
| 2015 | 57.65% | 42.35% |
| 2016 | 58.18% | 41.82% |
| 2017 | 62.78% | 37.22% |
| 2018 | 60.12% | 39.88% |
| 2019 | 60.77% | 39.23% |
| 2020 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 2021 | 57.39% | 42.61% |
Congressional internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared congressional interns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Congressional Internship | 57% | 43% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Congressional internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among congressional interns is White, which makes up 67.0% of all congressional interns. Comparatively, 11.9% of congressional interns are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of congressional interns are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Congressional internship race
| Congressional internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Congressional internship race and ethnicity over time
See how congressional internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Congressional internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.18% | 9.44% | 4.28% | 9.04% |
| 2011 | 74.42% | 9.60% | 4.40% | 8.80% |
| 2012 | 74.45% | 8.99% | 3.92% | 9.35% |
| 2013 | 73.25% | 10.21% | 4.39% | 9.32% |
| 2014 | 73.76% | 10.17% | 3.43% | 9.54% |
| 2015 | 72.83% | 9.13% | 5.39% | 10.31% |
| 2016 | 72.19% | 9.43% | 5.18% | 9.85% |
| 2017 | 73.81% | 9.52% | 4.12% | 10.37% |
| 2018 | 71.44% | 8.52% | 5.12% | 11.13% |
| 2019 | 73.19% | 8.68% | 4.60% | 10.52% |
| 2020 | 67.68% | 9.52% | 4.56% | 14.45% |
| 2021 | 67.02% | 10.06% | 5.30% | 11.95% |
Congressional internship wage gap by race
According to our data, white congressional interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino congressional interns have the lowest average salary at $39,235.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,864 |
| White | $44,256 |
| Black or African American | $39,303 |
| Asian | $41,102 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,235 |
Average congressional internship age
See how the average age of congressional interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Congressional internship age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Congressional internship age breakdown
The average age of congressional interns is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the congressional internship population.
Congressional internship age breakdown
| Congressional Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Congressional internship educational attainment
The most common degree for congressional interns is bachelor's degree, with 80% of congressional interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Congressional interns by degree level
| Congressional internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Congressional internship wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,013 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,537 |
Congressional internship employment statistics
Most congressional interns work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where congressional interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where congressional interns work.
Congressional internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Congressional internship jobs by company type
Employees with the congressional internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most congressional interns prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Congressional internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 26% |
Congressional internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for congressional interns are government, education and professional.
Congressional internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 23% |
| Education | 17% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Congressional internship turnover and employment statistics
Congressional internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for congressional interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Congressional internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Congressional internship unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average congressional internship tenure
The average congressional internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,559 congressional interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Congressional internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 89% |
| 1-2 years | 6% |
| 3-4 years | 2% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Congressional internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of congressional interns 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Morning News Anchor | 10.10% | 2,121 |
| On-Air Personality | 10.34% | 1,507 |
| Congressional Internship | 12.01% | - |
| Newspaper Editor | 12.38% | 4,521 |
| Spanish Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,043 |
| Freelance Blogger | 16.36% | 2,277 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar congressional internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Morning News Anchor | 10.10% | 2,121 |
| On-Air Personality | 10.34% | 1,507 |
| Newspaper Editor | 12.38% | 4,521 |
| Spanish Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,043 |
| Freelance Blogger | 16.36% | 2,277 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by congressional interns
The most common foreign language among congressional interns is Spanish at 44.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.4% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 44.3%
- French, 17.4%
- Arabic, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Italian, 3.8%
- Other, 24.2%
Congressional internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.3% |
| French | 17.4% |
| Arabic | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Italian | 3.8% |
| Other | 24.2% |
