Legislative liaison demographics and statistics in the US
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Legislative liaison gender statistics
46.5% of legislative liaisons are women and 53.5% of legislative liaisons are men.
- Male, 53.5%
- Female, 46.5%
Legislative liaison gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.5% |
| Female | 46.5% |
Legislative liaison gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,827
Female income
$46,942
Legislative liaison gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legislative liaison positions over time. Currently, 46.5% of legislative liaisons are female.
Legislative liaison gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.84% | 44.16% |
| 2011 | 59.12% | 40.88% |
| 2012 | 56.76% | 43.24% |
| 2013 | 61.42% | 38.58% |
| 2014 | 57.02% | 42.98% |
| 2015 | 53.78% | 46.22% |
| 2016 | 54.32% | 45.68% |
| 2017 | 59.04% | 40.96% |
| 2018 | 56.30% | 43.70% |
| 2019 | 56.97% | 43.03% |
| 2020 | 55.54% | 44.46% |
| 2021 | 53.52% | 46.48% |
Legislative liaison related jobs gender ratio
We compared legislative liaisons 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 Liaison | 54% | 46% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Legislative liaison demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legislative liaisons is White, which makes up 66.4% of all legislative liaisons. Comparatively, 12.2% of legislative liaisons are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of legislative liaisons are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Legislative liaison race
| Legislative liaison race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Legislative liaison race and ethnicity over time
See how legislative liaison racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legislative liaison race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.56% | 9.72% | 4.33% | 9.30% |
| 2011 | 73.80% | 9.89% | 4.44% | 9.06% |
| 2012 | 73.83% | 9.28% | 3.97% | 9.61% |
| 2013 | 72.63% | 10.50% | 4.44% | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 73.14% | 10.45% | 3.48% | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 72.21% | 9.42% | 5.44% | 10.57% |
| 2016 | 71.57% | 9.72% | 5.23% | 10.10% |
| 2017 | 73.19% | 9.81% | 4.16% | 10.63% |
| 2018 | 70.82% | 8.81% | 5.17% | 11.39% |
| 2019 | 72.57% | 8.97% | 4.65% | 10.78% |
| 2020 | 67.06% | 9.81% | 4.60% | 14.70% |
| 2021 | 66.40% | 10.34% | 5.34% | 12.21% |
Legislative liaison wage gap by race
According to our data, white legislative liaisons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino legislative liaisons have the lowest average salary at $47,369.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,387 |
| White | $52,809 |
| Black or African American | $47,444 |
| Asian | $49,400 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,369 |
Average legislative liaison age
See how the average age of legislative liaisons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Legislative liaison 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 |
Legislative liaison age breakdown
The average age of legislative liaisons is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the legislative liaison population.
Legislative liaison age breakdown
| Legislative Liaison Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Legislative liaison educational attainment
The most common degree for legislative liaisons is bachelor's degree, with 68% of legislative liaisons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Legislative liaisons by degree level
| Legislative liaison degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Legislative liaison wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,770 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,954 |
Legislative liaison employment statistics
Most legislative liaisons work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where legislative liaisons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where legislative liaisons work.
Legislative liaison jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Legislative liaison jobs by company type
Employees with the legislative liaison job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most legislative liaisons prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Legislative liaison jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 57% |
Legislative liaison jobs by industry
The most common industries for legislative liaisons are government, education and professional.
Legislative liaison industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 51% |
| Education | 12% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Legislative liaison turnover and employment statistics
Legislative liaison unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legislative liaisons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legislative liaison unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legislative liaison 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 legislative liaison tenure
The average legislative liaison stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 571 legislative liaisons resumes in Zippia's database.
Legislative liaison tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Legislative liaison LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legislative liaisons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Correspondent | 10.10% | 140 |
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Legislative Liaison | 12.01% | - |
| Fashion Journalist | 12.38% | 2,832 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Advertising Writer | 16.36% | 13,726 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar legislative liaison jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Correspondent | 10.10% | 140 |
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Fashion Journalist | 12.38% | 2,832 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Advertising Writer | 16.36% | 13,726 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by legislative liaisons
The most common foreign language among legislative liaisons is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- French, 18.8%
- Italian, 12.5%
- Russian, 6.3%
Legislative liaison languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| French | 18.8% |
| Italian | 12.5% |
| Russian | 6.3% |