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Graphic designer internship demographics and statistics in the US

Graphic designer internship demographics research summary. Zippia estimates graphic designer internship demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our graphic designer 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 graphic designer interns after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 104,743 graphic designer interns currently employed in the United States.
  • 59.4% of all graphic designer interns are women, while 40.6% are men.
  • The average graphic designer internship age is 38 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of graphic designer interns is White (70.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%), Asian (10.4%) and Unknown (5.0%).
  • Graphic designer interns are most in-demand in Los Angeles, CA.
  • Seattle, WA pays an annual average wage of $49,819, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women graphic designer interns earned 96% of what men earned.
  • Washington is the best state for graphic designer interns to live.
  • Graphic designer interns are 51% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Graphic designer internship demographics by:

Graphic designer internship gender statistics

59.4% of graphic designer interns are women and 40.6% of graphic designer interns are men.
  • Female, 59.4%
  • Male, 40.6%

Graphic designer internship gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female59.4%
Male40.6%

Graphic designer internship gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$36,073
female-income
Female income
$34,659

Graphic designer internship gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in graphic designer internship positions over time. Currently, 59.4% of graphic designer interns are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Graphic designer internship gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201042.99%57.01%
201143.24%56.76%
201242.44%57.56%
201344.87%55.13%
201442.70%57.30%
201543.44%56.56%
201642.34%57.66%
201741.39%58.61%
201843.57%56.43%
201940.44%59.56%
202040.50%59.50%
202140.63%59.37%

Graphic designer internship related jobs gender ratio

We compared graphic designer interns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Decorating Consultant9%91%
Floral Designer11%89%
Floral Manager11%89%
Graphic Designer Internship41%59%
Craftsman88%12%
Senior Industrial Designer91%9%
Exhibit Builder93%7%

Graphic designer internship demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among graphic designer interns is White, which makes up 70.2% of all graphic designer interns. Comparatively, 10.6% of graphic designer interns are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of graphic designer interns are Asian.
  • White, 70.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
  • Asian, 10.4%
  • Unknown, 5.0%
  • Black or African American, 3.4%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Graphic designer internship race

Graphic designer internship racePercentages
White70.2%
Hispanic or Latino10.6%
Asian10.4%
Unknown5.0%
Black or African American3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Graphic designer internship race and ethnicity over time

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

Graphic designer internship race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201080.32%3.37%6.45%8.15%
201179.15%3.38%7.00%8.33%
201278.60%3.42%6.69%9.26%
201379.01%3.39%7.37%8.05%
201478.43%3.15%7.37%8.85%
201577.58%3.31%7.11%9.89%
201677.09%3.54%7.72%9.34%
201777.04%3.17%8.01%9.29%
201874.98%3.33%8.26%10.34%
201976.12%3.50%7.60%10.19%
202074.32%3.04%7.13%10.91%
202170.17%3.42%10.42%10.63%

Graphic designer internship wage gap by race

According to our data, asian graphic designer interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White graphic designer interns have the lowest average salary at $34,942.
$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$36,995
White$34,942
Black or African American$35,020
Asian$38,118
Hispanic or Latino$35,398

Average graphic designer internship age

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

Graphic designer internship age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4033
White4035
Black or African American3834
Asian3633
Hispanic or Latino3631

Graphic designer internship age breakdown

The average age of graphic designer interns is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the graphic designer internship population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Graphic designer internship age breakdown

Graphic Designer Internship YearsPercentages
40+ years42%
30-40 years35%
20-30 years24%

Graphic designer internship educational attainment

The most common degree for graphic designer interns is bachelor's degree, with 71% of graphic designer interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 4%.
  • Bachelor's, 71%
  • Associate, 21%
  • High School Diploma, 4%
  • Master's, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Graphic designer interns by degree level

Graphic designer internship degreePercentages
Bachelor's71%
Associate21%
High School Diploma4%
Master's2%
Other Degrees2%

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Graphic designer internship wage gap by degree level

According to the data, graphic designer interns with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,238 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, graphic designer interns earn a median annual income of $38,327 compared to $35,009 for graphic designer interns with an Associate degree.
$44,000
$42,000
$40,000
$38,000
$36,000
$34,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$41,238
Bachelor's Degree$38,327
Some College/ Associate Degree$35,009

Graphic designer internship employment statistics

Most graphic designer interns work for a private in the education industry.

Company size where graphic designer interns work

Below, you can see the size of companies where graphic designer interns work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Graphic designer internship jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees20%
100 - 500 employees22%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees15%

Graphic designer internship jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Graphic designer internship jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education29%
Public17%
Private51%
Government3%

Graphic designer internship jobs by industry

The most common industries for graphic designer interns are education, media and non profits.

Education

Media

Non Profits

Manufacturing

Hospitality

Graphic designer internship turnover and employment statistics

Graphic designer internship unemployment rate over time

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

Graphic designer internship unemployment rate by year

YearGraphic designer internship unemployment rate
20109.84%
20117.82%
20127.12%
20135.32%
20144.78%
20154.60%
20164.15%
20173.61%
20183.55%
20193.78%
20206.80%
20217.79%

Average graphic designer internship tenure

The average graphic designer internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23,113 graphic designer interns resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Graphic designer internship tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year77%
1-2 years12%
3-4 years3%
5-7 years6%
8-10 years2%
11+ years1%

Graphic designer internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of graphic designer interns that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Character Animator11.32%416
Show Design Supervisor12.35%37,552
Graphic Designer Internship13.05%-
Floral Manager14.26%51,189
Display Associate16.91%195
Wardrobe Stylist17.98%12,526
Home Decorator22.51%40,825

Similar graphic designer internship jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Character Animator11.32%416
Show Design Supervisor12.35%37,552
Floral Manager14.26%51,189
Display Associate16.91%195
Wardrobe Stylist17.98%12,526
Home Decorator22.51%40,825

Foreign languages spoken by graphic designer interns

The most common foreign language among graphic designer interns is Spanish at 47.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
  • Spanish, 47.5%
  • French, 9.4%
  • Chinese, 7.7%
  • Mandarin, 7.2%
  • Japanese, 5.5%
  • Other, 22.7%

Graphic designer internship languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish47.5%
French9.4%
Chinese7.7%
Mandarin7.2%
Japanese5.5%
Other22.7%

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Graphic designer internship location demographics

Where do graphic designer interns earn the most?

Graphic designer interns earn the most in Washington, where the average graphic designer internship salary is $49,683. The map here shows where graphic designer 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 Graphic Designer Interns?

By looking through more than 23,113 resumes, we found that the most popular places for graphic designer interns are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Graphic Designer Interns

Graphic designer internship jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California3,351$39,537
2Texas1,258$28,309
3New York1,238$39,954
4Washington848$49,683
5Florida758$26,251
6Georgia719$29,305
7Virginia695$36,541
8Massachusetts677$40,063
9Illinois672$34,902
10Pennsylvania618$37,345
11North Carolina552$26,899
12Michigan501$37,946
13Ohio459$33,893
14Oregon450$38,120
15Wisconsin397$33,571
16Colorado397$35,455
17Maryland392$34,579
18Minnesota384$32,824
19New Jersey351$39,482
20Arizona310$29,489
21Indiana262$31,670
22Utah256$26,015
23Tennessee253$28,777
24Missouri248$28,541
25Connecticut223$34,857
26District of Columbia219$39,681
27Alabama213$28,412
28South Carolina200$27,915
29Iowa170$32,320
30Kentucky152$29,249
31Kansas147$28,554
32New Hampshire131$34,725
33Oklahoma126$24,136
34Arkansas123$29,534
35Louisiana118$27,332
36Nebraska114$29,109
37Nevada93$28,966
38Maine91$29,210
39New Mexico91$25,357
40Rhode Island86$35,072
41Idaho83$31,069
42Mississippi82$26,778
43Delaware73$34,227
44West Virginia61$34,977
45Montana57$25,991
46South Dakota54$23,336
47Vermont52$31,229
48North Dakota43$29,522
49Alaska39$40,733
50Wyoming36$31,313
51Hawaii36$38,678

Where are graphic designer interns in high demand?

Graphic designer interns are in high demand in Los Angeles, CA. There are currently 7 job openings for graphic designer interns here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country graphic designer interns are in the most demand.
Jobs openings

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