Publishing internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Publishing internship demographics by:
Publishing internship gender statistics
68.9% of publishing interns are women and 31.1% of publishing interns are men.
- Female, 68.9%
- Male, 31.1%
Publishing internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.9% |
| Male | 31.1% |
Publishing internship gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,537
Female income
$51,891
Publishing internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in publishing internship positions over time. Currently, 68.9% of publishing interns are female.
Publishing internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.03% | 65.97% |
| 2011 | 34.95% | 65.05% |
| 2012 | 37.04% | 62.96% |
| 2013 | 37.03% | 62.97% |
| 2014 | 35.91% | 64.09% |
| 2015 | 34.52% | 65.48% |
| 2016 | 35.68% | 64.32% |
| 2017 | 35.20% | 64.80% |
| 2018 | 31.81% | 68.19% |
| 2019 | 34.83% | 65.17% |
| 2020 | 32.64% | 67.36% |
| 2021 | 31.10% | 68.90% |
Publishing internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared publishing 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Publishing Internship | 31% | 69% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Publishing internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among publishing interns is White, which makes up 76.8% of all publishing interns. Comparatively, 7.9% of publishing interns are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of publishing interns are Asian.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Publishing internship race
| Publishing internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Publishing internship race and ethnicity over time
See how publishing internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Publishing internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.88% | 3.85% | 6.34% | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 82.05% | 3.86% | 5.18% | 7.39% |
| 2012 | 81.56% | 4.02% | 5.45% | 7.09% |
| 2013 | 78.73% | 4.80% | 6.34% | 7.14% |
| 2014 | 79.74% | 3.94% | 6.55% | 7.38% |
| 2015 | 78.39% | 4.39% | 6.54% | 8.12% |
| 2016 | 78.45% | 4.40% | 6.37% | 8.26% |
| 2017 | 78.46% | 4.51% | 6.44% | 7.59% |
| 2018 | 78.51% | 3.92% | 6.99% | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 77.71% | 3.78% | 7.39% | 8.85% |
| 2020 | 75.82% | 3.63% | 6.74% | 8.57% |
| 2021 | 76.77% | 3.49% | 7.04% | 7.87% |
Publishing internship wage gap by race
According to our data, asian publishing interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american publishing interns have the lowest average salary at $50,331.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,502 |
| White | $50,692 |
| Black or African American | $50,331 |
| Asian | $52,787 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,414 |
Average publishing internship age
See how the average age of publishing interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Publishing internship age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 46 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 36 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 31 |
Publishing internship age breakdown
The average age of publishing interns is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the publishing internship population.
Publishing internship age breakdown
| Publishing Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Publishing internship educational attainment
The most common degree for publishing interns is bachelor's degree, with 81% of publishing interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Publishing interns by degree level
| Publishing internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Publishing internship wage gap by degree level
According to the data, publishing interns with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $57,508 annually. With a Master's degree, publishing interns earn a median annual income of $55,400 compared to $52,635 for publishing interns with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,400 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,635 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,508 |
Publishing internship employment statistics
Most publishing interns work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where publishing interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where publishing interns work.
Publishing internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Publishing internship jobs by company type
Employees with the publishing internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most publishing interns prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Publishing internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 4% |
Publishing internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for publishing interns are media, education and professional.
Publishing internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 35% |
| Education | 18% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Publishing internship turnover and employment statistics
Publishing internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for publishing interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Publishing internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Publishing internship unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.55% |
| 2011 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 4.10% |
| 2019 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 5.26% |
Average publishing internship tenure
The average publishing internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 983 publishing interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Publishing internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 83% |
| 1-2 years | 9% |
| 3-4 years | 2% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Publishing internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of publishing interns 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Correspondent | 10.10% | 3,144 |
| Radio Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 4,111 |
| Publicity Consultant | 12.01% | 5,338 |
| Publishing Internship | 12.38% | - |
| Certified Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,352 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar publishing internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Correspondent | 10.10% | 3,144 |
| Radio Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 4,111 |
| Publicity Consultant | 12.01% | 5,338 |
| Certified Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,352 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by publishing interns
The most common foreign language among publishing interns is Spanish at 39.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 39.5%
- French, 19.4%
- Japanese, 5.6%
- German, 4.8%
- Russian, 4.8%
- Other, 25.9%
Publishing internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.5% |
| French | 19.4% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Russian | 4.8% |
| Other | 25.9% |
