Radio internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Radio internship demographics by:
Radio internship gender statistics
45.0% of radio interns are women and 55.0% of radio interns are men.
- Male, 55.0%
- Female, 45.0%
Radio internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.0% |
| Female | 45.0% |
Radio internship gender pay gap
Women earn $1.07 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,424
Female income
$47,588
Radio internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radio internship positions over time. Currently, 45.0% of radio interns are female.
Radio internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.39% | 37.61% |
| 2011 | 64.80% | 35.20% |
| 2012 | 63.52% | 36.48% |
| 2013 | 54.15% | 45.85% |
| 2014 | 65.99% | 34.01% |
| 2015 | 57.67% | 42.33% |
| 2016 | 58.40% | 41.60% |
| 2017 | 55.95% | 44.05% |
| 2018 | 52.50% | 47.50% |
| 2019 | 56.10% | 43.90% |
| 2020 | 48.61% | 51.39% |
| 2021 | 55.04% | 44.96% |
Radio internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared radio 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% |
| Radio Internship | 55% | 45% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Radio internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radio interns is White, which makes up 75.6% of all radio interns. Comparatively, 10.8% of radio interns are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of radio interns are Black or African American.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Asian, 4.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Radio internship race
| Radio internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Radio internship race and ethnicity over time
See how radio internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radio internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.95% | 9.39% | 4.01% | 14.33% |
| 2011 | 65.59% | 9.85% | 4.23% | 17.26% |
| 2012 | 69.21% | 9.88% | 3.51% | 11.72% |
| 2013 | 67.16% | 8.41% | 4.21% | 16.03% |
| 2014 | 66.53% | 11.55% | 2.79% | 14.96% |
| 2015 | 70.61% | 9.33% | 4.48% | 12.72% |
| 2016 | 70.52% | 8.54% | 3.18% | 14.28% |
| 2017 | 64.23% | 12.47% | 4.89% | 13.57% |
| 2018 | 71.75% | 8.28% | 1.70% | 14.41% |
| 2019 | 70.90% | 8.30% | 3.11% | 13.45% |
| 2020 | 70.56% | 8.08% | 4.64% | 10.44% |
| 2021 | 75.56% | 5.41% | 3.98% | 10.77% |
Radio internship wage gap by race
According to our data, asian radio interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino radio interns have the lowest average salary at $39,666.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,055 |
| White | $43,843 |
| Black or African American | $44,925 |
| Asian | $48,083 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,666 |
Radio internship age breakdown
The average age of radio interns is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the radio internship population.
Radio internship age breakdown
| Radio Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Radio internship educational attainment
The most common degree for radio interns is bachelor's degree, with 76% of radio interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Radio interns by degree level
| Radio internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Radio internship wage gap by degree level
According to the data, radio interns with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,120 annually. With a Associate degree, radio interns earn a median annual income of $40,220 compared to $35,500 for radio interns with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,500 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,120 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,220 |
Radio internship employment statistics
Most radio interns work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where radio interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radio interns work.
Radio internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Radio internship jobs by company type
Employees with the radio internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radio interns prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Radio internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 5% |
Radio internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for radio interns are media, technology and telecommunication.
Radio internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 28% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Telecommunication | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Radio internship turnover and employment statistics
Radio internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radio interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radio internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radio internship unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.99% |
| 2011 | 9.82% |
| 2012 | 7.98% |
| 2013 | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 5.43% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 4.05% |
| 2020 | 6.64% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average radio internship tenure
The average radio internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,273 radio interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Radio internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 78% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Radio internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radio 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Book Reviewer | 10.10% | 11,142 |
| Radio Internship | 10.34% | - |
| Communications Coordinator | 12.01% | 39,790 |
| Publishing Internship | 12.38% | 46,983 |
| Official Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,397 |
| Freelance Blogger | 16.36% | 2,277 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar radio internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Book Reviewer | 10.10% | 11,142 |
| Communications Coordinator | 12.01% | 39,790 |
| Publishing Internship | 12.38% | 46,983 |
| Official Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,397 |
| Freelance Blogger | 16.36% | 2,277 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by radio interns
The most common foreign language among radio interns is Spanish at 54.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
- Spanish, 54.3%
- French, 10.1%
- Chinese, 3.9%
- Korean, 3.9%
- Italian, 3.9%
- Other, 23.9%
Radio internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.3% |
| French | 10.1% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| Korean | 3.9% |
| Italian | 3.9% |
| Other | 23.9% |
