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Planning internship demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 6,655 planning interns currently employed in the United States.
  • 47.3% of all planning interns are women, while 52.7% are men.
  • The average planning internship age is 41 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of planning interns is White (67.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.6%), Asian (9.5%) and Unknown (4.9%).
  • Planning interns are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • Washington, DC pays an annual average wage of $46,790, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women planning interns earned 99% of what men earned.
  • District of Columbia is the best state for planning interns to live.
  • Planning interns are 35% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Planning internship gender statistics

47.3% of planning interns are women and 52.7% of planning interns are men.
  • Male, 52.7%
  • Female, 47.3%

Planning internship gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male52.7%
Female47.3%

Planning internship gender pay gap

Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$34,084
female-income
Female income
$33,634

Planning internship gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in planning internship positions over time. Currently, 47.3% of planning interns are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Planning internship gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201062.60%37.40%
201148.59%51.41%
201253.01%46.99%
201351.38%48.62%
201453.42%46.58%
201554.30%45.70%
201650.38%49.62%
201751.40%48.60%
201848.26%51.74%
201951.66%48.34%
202044.97%55.03%
202152.69%47.31%

Planning internship related jobs gender ratio

We compared planning interns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Home Economist4%96%
Educational Diagnostician11%89%
Senior Behavioral Scientist15%85%
Planning Internship53%47%
Agricultural Economist75%25%
Political Advisor76%24%
Econometrician77%23%

Planning internship demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among planning interns is White, which makes up 67.3% of all planning interns. Comparatively, 12.6% of planning interns are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of planning interns are Asian.
  • White, 67.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
  • Asian, 9.5%
  • Unknown, 4.9%
  • Black or African American, 4.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%

Planning internship race

Planning internship racePercentages
White67.3%
Hispanic or Latino12.6%
Asian9.5%
Unknown4.9%
Black or African American4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Planning internship race and ethnicity over time

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

Planning internship race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201075.05%7.38%7.04%7.56%
201174.25%6.76%7.99%8.90%
201275.66%5.59%7.45%7.27%
201379.03%6.73%6.77%5.65%
201475.11%5.67%6.79%7.97%
201572.01%5.53%7.02%13.07%
201678.22%4.17%4.97%8.98%
201773.74%6.39%5.42%11.67%
201875.66%4.35%7.41%9.79%
201972.88%5.74%7.85%10.03%
202068.88%5.65%10.88%9.90%
202167.34%4.79%9.47%12.60%

Planning internship wage gap by race

According to our data, asian planning interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american planning interns have the lowest average salary at $33,151.
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$34,099
White$34,303
Black or African American$33,151
Asian$34,648
Hispanic or Latino$34,236

Average planning internship age

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

Planning internship age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
White4342
Black or African American45.5
Asian4544
Hispanic or Latino3734

Planning internship age breakdown

The average age of planning interns is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the planning internship population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Planning internship age breakdown

Planning Internship YearsPercentages
40+ years58%
30-40 years31%
20-30 years11%

Planning internship educational attainment

The most common degree for planning interns is bachelor's degree, with 78% of planning interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 78%
  • Master's, 13%
  • Associate, 5%
  • High School Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Planning interns by degree level

Planning internship degreePercentages
Bachelor's78%
Master's13%
Associate5%
High School Diploma2%
Other Degrees2%

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Planning internship wage gap by degree level

$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$34,264
Bachelor's Degree$33,052

Planning internship employment statistics

Most planning interns work for a private in the government industry.

Company size where planning interns work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Planning internship jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees11%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees26%
> 10,000 employees31%

Planning internship jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Planning internship jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education6%
Public29%
Private35%
Government30%

Planning internship jobs by industry

The most common industries for planning interns are government, retail and professional.

Government

Fortune 500

Retail

Professional

Technology

Planning internship turnover and employment statistics

Planning internship unemployment rate over time

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

Planning internship unemployment rate by year

YearPlanning internship unemployment rate
20102.20%
20112.60%
20121.98%
20132.83%
20141.87%
20151.26%
20161.55%
20171.67%
20180.43%
20191.40%
20201.99%
20211.36%

Average planning internship tenure

The average planning internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,441 planning interns resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Planning internship tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year80%
1-2 years11%
3-4 years2%
5-7 years5%
8-10 years1%
11+ years1%

Planning internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of planning interns that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Tax Economist7.51%27,068
Geomorphologist10.82%231
Clinical Psychologist11.87%69,762
Planning Internship13.00%-
Vice President, Global Organizational Effectiveness19.82%38,006

Similar planning internship jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Tax Economist7.51%27,068
Geomorphologist10.82%231
Clinical Psychologist11.87%69,762
Vice President, Global Organizational Effectiveness19.82%38,006

Foreign languages spoken by planning interns

The most common foreign language among planning interns is Spanish at 41.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.4%.
  • Spanish, 41.2%
  • French, 11.0%
  • Mandarin, 8.4%
  • Chinese, 7.5%
  • Portuguese, 4.6%
  • Other, 27.3%

Planning internship languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish41.2%
French11.0%
Mandarin8.4%
Chinese7.5%
Portuguese4.6%
Other27.3%

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Planning internship location demographics

Where do planning interns earn the most?

Planning interns earn the most in Alaska, where the average planning internship salary is $43,380. The map here shows where planning 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 Planning Interns?

By looking through more than 6,441 resumes, we found that the most popular places for planning interns are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Planning Interns

Planning internship jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California563$38,971
2New York290$39,173
3Texas273$32,908
4Florida233$27,804
5Illinois232$33,950
6Pennsylvania191$32,775
7Massachusetts190$41,950
8North Carolina175$28,087
9Georgia167$26,469
10Virginia148$33,970
11New Jersey132$35,749
12Washington109$40,041
13Michigan103$34,206
14Ohio100$28,795
15Colorado96$34,583
16Indiana95$26,546
17Connecticut94$39,861
18Arizona94$30,170
19Maryland87$33,535
20Missouri78$28,902
21Minnesota75$37,432
22Wisconsin73$34,408
23Oregon71$39,031
24Tennessee66$26,708
25Utah48$29,463
26South Carolina47$27,029
27District of Columbia44$46,799
28Kentucky44$33,326
29Alabama41$28,366
30Kansas40$33,927
31Nebraska36$29,560
32Nevada35$34,095
33Iowa35$28,878
34Idaho34$27,688
35Oklahoma33$28,328
36Arkansas30$23,888
37Hawaii26$35,677
38Louisiana26$29,311
39New Hampshire25$31,971
40Maine24$34,075
41South Dakota22$27,686
42Mississippi22$28,283
43New Mexico22$25,822
44Rhode Island20$37,358
45West Virginia18$31,033
46Montana18$28,471
47Delaware17$35,905
48Wyoming15$33,315
49North Dakota15$32,794
50Vermont14$39,993
51Alaska13$43,380

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