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Government relations internship demographics and statistics in the US

Government relations internship demographics research summary. Zippia estimates government relations internship demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our government relations internship estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about government relations interns after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 3,662 government relations interns currently employed in the United States.
  • 56.9% of all government relations interns are women, while 43.1% are men.
  • The average government relations internship age is 41 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of government relations interns is White (67.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.9%), Black or African American (10.0%) and Asian (5.3%).
  • In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
  • 12% of all government relations interns are LGBT.
  • Government relations interns are 39% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Government relations internship gender statistics

56.9% of government relations interns are women and 43.1% of government relations interns are men.
  • Female, 56.9%
  • Male, 43.1%

Government relations internship gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female56.9%
Male43.1%

Government relations internship gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$34,435
female-income
Female income
$32,899

Government relations internship gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in government relations internship positions over time. Currently, 56.9% of government relations interns are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Government relations internship gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201045.45%54.55%
201148.79%51.21%
201246.38%53.62%
201351.19%48.81%
201446.65%53.35%
201543.40%56.60%
201643.93%56.07%
201748.71%51.29%
201845.91%54.09%
201946.59%53.41%
202045.15%54.85%
202143.14%56.86%

Government relations internship related jobs gender ratio

We compared government relations 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 titleMaleFemale
Paraprofessional Interpreter12%88%
Deaf Interpreter15%85%
Fashion Journalist15%85%
Government Relations Internship43%57%
Sports Announcer91%9%
Track Announcer92%8%
Public Address Announcer93%7%

Government relations internship demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among government relations interns is White, which makes up 67.1% of all government relations interns. Comparatively, 11.9% of government relations interns are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of government relations interns are Black or African American.
  • White, 67.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
  • Black or African American, 10.0%
  • Asian, 5.3%
  • Unknown, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

Government relations internship race

Government relations internship racePercentages
White67.1%
Hispanic or Latino11.9%
Black or African American10.0%
Asian5.3%
Unknown5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

Government relations internship race and ethnicity over time

See how government relations internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Government relations internship race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201075.22%9.42%4.28%9.03%
201174.46%9.59%4.39%8.79%
201274.49%8.98%3.92%9.33%
201373.28%10.20%4.39%9.30%
201473.79%10.15%3.43%9.52%
201572.86%9.12%5.39%10.30%
201672.23%9.41%5.18%9.83%
201773.85%9.51%4.11%10.35%
201871.48%8.51%5.12%11.12%
201973.23%8.67%4.60%10.51%
202067.71%9.51%4.55%14.43%
202167.06%10.04%5.29%11.93%

Government relations internship wage gap by race

According to our data, white government relations interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino government relations interns have the lowest average salary at $33,128.
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$35,780
White$36,000
Black or African American$33,168
Asian$34,208
Hispanic or Latino$33,128

Average government relations internship age

See how the average age of government relations interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Government relations internship age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4735.5
White4340
Black or African American49.545
Asian36
Hispanic or Latino3536

Government relations internship age breakdown

The average age of government relations interns is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the government relations internship population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Government relations internship age breakdown

Government Relations Internship YearsPercentages
40+ years53%
30-40 years31%
20-30 years17%

Government relations internship educational attainment

The most common degree for government relations interns is bachelor's degree, with 80% of government relations interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 80%
  • Master's, 9%
  • Associate, 5%
  • High School Diploma, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Government relations interns by degree level

Government relations internship degreePercentages
Bachelor's80%
Master's9%
Associate5%
High School Diploma3%
Other Degrees3%

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Government relations internship wage gap by degree level

$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$37,534
Bachelor's Degree$35,028

Government relations internship employment statistics

Most government relations interns work for a private in the non profits industry.

Company size where government relations interns work

Below, you can see the size of companies where government relations interns work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Government relations internship jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees19%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees24%

Government relations internship jobs by company type

Employees with the government relations internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most government relations interns prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Government relations internship jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education20%
Public27%
Private39%
Government14%

Government relations internship jobs by industry

The most common industries for government relations interns are non profits, education and professional.

Non Profits

Professional

Education

Fortune 500

Government

Government relations internship turnover and employment statistics

Government relations internship unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for government relations interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Government relations internship unemployment rate by year

YearGovernment relations internship unemployment rate
20105.84%
20115.89%
20124.61%
20134.57%
20143.98%
20153.27%
20162.78%
20172.36%
20182.01%
20193.01%
20203.59%
20213.67%

Average government relations internship tenure

The average government relations internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,061 government relations interns resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Government relations internship tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year81%
1-2 years10%
3-4 years3%
5-7 years4%
8-10 years1%
11+ years1%

Government relations internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of government relations interns that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
News Anchor10.10%3,607
Sports Broadcaster10.34%2,040
Government Relations Internship12.01%-
Program Proposals Coordinator12.38%66,453
Sign Language Translator14.90%21,938
Chief Writer16.36%22,938
Disc Jockey16.36%1,991

Similar government relations internship jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
News Anchor10.10%3,607
Sports Broadcaster10.34%2,040
Program Proposals Coordinator12.38%66,453
Sign Language Translator14.90%21,938
Chief Writer16.36%22,938
Disc Jockey16.36%1,991

Foreign languages spoken by government relations interns

The most common foreign language among government relations interns is Spanish at 39.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
  • Spanish, 39.0%
  • French, 15.3%
  • Mandarin, 6.7%
  • Chinese, 5.8%
  • German, 4.4%
  • Other, 28.8%

Government relations internship languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish39.0%
French15.3%
Mandarin6.7%
Chinese5.8%
German4.4%
Other28.8%

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Government relations internship location demographics

Where do government relations interns earn the most?

Government relations interns earn the most in Washington, where the average government relations internship salary is $43,303. The map here shows where government relations interns earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Government Relations Interns?

By looking through more than 6,061 resumes, we found that the most popular places for government relations interns are Washington, DC and New York, NY.
Number of Government Relations Interns

Government relations internship jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,880$39,620
2Texas1,101$28,941
3New York952$39,013
4Florida813$26,947
5Illinois741$31,319
6Pennsylvania670$32,901
7Michigan642$35,924
8Virginia634$40,540
9Massachusetts627$39,798
10North Carolina558$32,868
11Georgia557$28,927
12Maryland527$37,385
13New Jersey470$41,007
14Arizona435$31,415
15Minnesota418$41,486
16Colorado413$33,818
17Washington399$43,303
18Wisconsin374$35,680
19Ohio370$34,118
20Tennessee365$32,407
21Oregon353$41,196
22Connecticut338$37,029
23Indiana319$29,002
24Missouri310$29,067
25Utah300$31,050
26District of Columbia289$43,276
27Alabama283$27,779
28Kentucky276$32,953
29Iowa276$30,718
30South Carolina264$29,742
31Idaho259$37,040
32Arkansas257$34,998
33Oklahoma245$28,206
34Louisiana238$28,069
35Kansas231$27,645
36Nebraska222$29,315
37Maine220$28,849
38New Hampshire206$37,400
39Delaware206$34,674
40Mississippi201$25,293
41New Mexico179$28,048
42South Dakota178$31,747
43Vermont176$34,220
44Rhode Island168$38,886
45Montana161$29,832
46Nevada159$32,110
47West Virginia146$33,375
48North Dakota138$40,014
49Wyoming135$32,516
50Alaska124$42,042
51Hawaii117$30,622

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