Seasonal internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Seasonal internship demographics by:
Seasonal internship gender statistics
48.3% of seasonal interns are women and 51.7% of seasonal interns are men.
- Male, 51.7%
- Female, 48.3%
Seasonal internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.7% |
| Female | 48.3% |
Seasonal internship gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,276
Female income
$29,002
Seasonal internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in seasonal internship positions over time. Currently, 48.3% of seasonal interns are female.
Seasonal internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.79% | 50.21% |
| 2011 | 50.02% | 49.98% |
| 2012 | 50.03% | 49.97% |
| 2013 | 49.73% | 50.27% |
| 2014 | 49.13% | 50.87% |
| 2015 | 47.62% | 52.38% |
| 2016 | 48.59% | 51.41% |
| 2017 | 49.04% | 50.96% |
| 2018 | 49.73% | 50.27% |
| 2019 | 50.43% | 49.57% |
| 2020 | 50.57% | 49.43% |
| 2021 | 51.72% | 48.28% |
Seasonal internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared seasonal interns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Seasonal Internship | 52% | 48% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Seasonal internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among seasonal interns is White, which makes up 63.7% of all seasonal interns. Comparatively, 12.2% of seasonal interns are Asian and 11.0% of seasonal interns are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.7%
- Asian, 12.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Seasonal internship race
| Seasonal internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Asian | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Seasonal internship race and ethnicity over time
See how seasonal internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Seasonal internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.95% | 9.56% | 9.44% | 9.23% |
| 2011 | 70.18% | 9.64% | 9.13% | 9.23% |
| 2012 | 69.81% | 9.34% | 9.33% | 9.66% |
| 2013 | 69.09% | 9.49% | 9.90% | 9.63% |
| 2014 | 69.15% | 9.43% | 9.66% | 9.63% |
| 2015 | 68.38% | 9.80% | 9.50% | 10.15% |
| 2016 | 68.61% | 9.52% | 9.65% | 10.14% |
| 2017 | 68.18% | 9.21% | 10.09% | 10.33% |
| 2018 | 67.81% | 9.15% | 9.87% | 10.89% |
| 2019 | 67.22% | 8.98% | 11.05% | 10.78% |
| 2020 | 66.23% | 8.70% | 11.10% | 10.26% |
| 2021 | 63.70% | 8.69% | 12.16% | 11.03% |
Seasonal internship wage gap by race
According to our data, asian seasonal interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino seasonal interns have the lowest average salary at $29,867.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,038 |
| White | $30,418 |
| Black or African American | $29,995 |
| Asian | $31,079 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,867 |
Average seasonal internship age
See how the average age of seasonal interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Seasonal internship age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 38 | 41 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 41 |
| White | 40 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 41 |
Seasonal internship age breakdown
The average age of seasonal interns is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the seasonal internship population.
Seasonal internship age breakdown
| Seasonal Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Seasonal internship educational attainment
The most common degree for seasonal interns is bachelor's degree, with 73% of seasonal interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Seasonal interns by degree level
| Seasonal internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Seasonal internship wage gap by degree level
According to the data, seasonal interns with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $33,660 annually. With a Master's degree, seasonal interns earn a median annual income of $33,010 compared to $30,884 for seasonal interns with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,010 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,884 |
| Doctorate Degree | $33,660 |
Seasonal internship employment statistics
Most seasonal interns work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where seasonal interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where seasonal interns work.
Seasonal internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Seasonal internship jobs by company type
Employees with the seasonal internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most seasonal interns prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Seasonal internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 13% |
Seasonal internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for seasonal interns are professional, hospitality and finance.
Seasonal internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Government | 10% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Seasonal internship turnover and employment statistics
Seasonal internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for seasonal interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Seasonal internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Seasonal internship unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.20% |
| 2011 | 4.43% |
| 2012 | 3.54% |
| 2013 | 3.25% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 2.48% |
| 2021 | 2.71% |
Average seasonal internship tenure
The average seasonal internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,564 seasonal interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Seasonal internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 62% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Seasonal internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of seasonal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud Examiner | 4.38% | 3,094 |
| Private Equity Internship | 7.33% | 69,122 |
| Seasonal Internship | 7.40% | - |
| Tax Collection Coordinator | 7.56% | 42,263 |
| Tax Compliance Officer | 7.65% | 95,304 |
| Senior Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 43,424 |
| Credit Union Examiner | 19.38% | 7,440 |
Similar seasonal internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud Examiner | 4.38% | 3,094 |
| Private Equity Internship | 7.33% | 69,122 |
| Tax Collection Coordinator | 7.56% | 42,263 |
| Tax Compliance Officer | 7.65% | 95,304 |
| Senior Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 43,424 |
| Credit Union Examiner | 19.38% | 7,440 |
Foreign languages spoken by seasonal interns
The most common foreign language among seasonal interns is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- French, 12.5%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- German, 7.3%
- Chinese, 5.2%
- Other, 22.9%
Seasonal internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| German | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 5.2% |
| Other | 22.9% |
