Legislative correspondent demographics and statistics in the US
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Legislative correspondent demographics by:
Legislative correspondent gender statistics
46.1% of legislative correspondents are women and 53.9% of legislative correspondents are men.
- Male, 53.9%
- Female, 46.1%
Legislative correspondent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.9% |
| Female | 46.1% |
Legislative correspondent gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,479
Female income
$44,779
Legislative correspondent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legislative correspondent positions over time. Currently, 46.1% of legislative correspondents are female.
Legislative correspondent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.57% | 44.43% |
| 2011 | 55.14% | 44.86% |
| 2012 | 55.11% | 44.89% |
| 2013 | 58.09% | 41.91% |
| 2014 | 60.56% | 39.44% |
| 2015 | 54.74% | 45.26% |
| 2016 | 56.68% | 43.32% |
| 2017 | 53.48% | 46.52% |
| 2018 | 58.07% | 41.93% |
| 2019 | 54.57% | 45.43% |
| 2020 | 58.52% | 41.48% |
| 2021 | 53.93% | 46.07% |
Legislative correspondent related jobs gender ratio
We compared legislative correspondents 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% |
| Legislative Correspondent | 54% | 46% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Legislative correspondent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legislative correspondents is White, which makes up 67.3% of all legislative correspondents. Comparatively, 12.3% of legislative correspondents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of legislative correspondents are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Legislative correspondent race
| Legislative correspondent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Legislative correspondent race and ethnicity over time
See how legislative correspondent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legislative correspondent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.43% | 7.15% | 6.03% | 10.29% |
| 2011 | 76.84% | 5.31% | 5.74% | 9.14% |
| 2012 | 74.41% | 7.08% | 6.67% | 9.71% |
| 2013 | 73.43% | 6.85% | 6.29% | 11.50% |
| 2014 | 72.86% | 6.29% | 6.63% | 11.15% |
| 2015 | 71.70% | 7.82% | 5.79% | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 74.72% | 4.57% | 6.51% | 9.90% |
| 2017 | 72.43% | 5.81% | 6.51% | 12.28% |
| 2018 | 70.44% | 7.34% | 6.78% | 13.30% |
| 2019 | 71.35% | 5.24% | 8.41% | 11.72% |
| 2020 | 71.99% | 6.35% | 7.22% | 11.35% |
| 2021 | 67.34% | 6.23% | 9.52% | 12.26% |
Legislative correspondent wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino legislative correspondents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american legislative correspondents have the lowest average salary at $39,296.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,696 |
| White | $45,863 |
| Black or African American | $39,296 |
| Asian | $50,389 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,271 |
Average legislative correspondent age
See how the average age of legislative correspondents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Legislative correspondent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Legislative correspondent age breakdown
The average age of legislative correspondents is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the legislative correspondent population.
Legislative correspondent age breakdown
| Legislative Correspondent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Legislative correspondent educational attainment
The most common degree for legislative correspondents is bachelor's degree, with 85% of legislative correspondents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 85%
- Master's, 11%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Legislative correspondents by degree level
| Legislative correspondent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 85% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Legislative correspondent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,620 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,741 |
Legislative correspondent employment statistics
Most legislative correspondents work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where legislative correspondents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where legislative correspondents work.
Legislative correspondent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Legislative correspondent jobs by company type
Employees with the legislative correspondent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most legislative correspondents prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Legislative correspondent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 18% |
Legislative correspondent jobs by industry
The most common industries for legislative correspondents are government, media and non profits.
Legislative correspondent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 15% |
| Media | 15% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Legislative correspondent turnover and employment statistics
Legislative correspondent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legislative correspondents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legislative correspondent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legislative correspondent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average legislative correspondent tenure
The average legislative correspondent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 487 legislative correspondents resumes in Zippia's database.
Legislative correspondent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 52% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Legislative correspondent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legislative correspondents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Correspondent | 10.10% | - |
| On-Air Personality | 10.34% | 1,507 |
| Public Affairs Specialist | 12.01% | 19,889 |
| News Copy Editor | 12.38% | 6,177 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,200 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar legislative correspondent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| On-Air Personality | 10.34% | 1,507 |
| Public Affairs Specialist | 12.01% | 19,889 |
| News Copy Editor | 12.38% | 6,177 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,200 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by legislative correspondents
The most common foreign language among legislative correspondents is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 8.9%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- French, 17.8%
- Italian, 8.9%
- Portuguese, 4.4%
- Mandarin, 4.4%
- Other, 11.2%
Legislative correspondent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| French | 17.8% |
| Italian | 8.9% |
| Portuguese | 4.4% |
| Mandarin | 4.4% |
| Other | 11.2% |