Summer associate demographics and statistics in the US
Summer associate demographics research summary. Zippia estimates summer associate demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our summer associate estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about summer associates after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 24,564 summer associates currently employed in the United States.
- 43.0% of all summer associates are women, while 57.0% are men.
- The average summer associate age is 45 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of summer associates is White (63.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.2%), Black or African American (10.0%) and Asian (6.0%).
- Summer associates are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The professional industry is the highest-paying for summer associates.
- 9% of all summer associates are LGBT.
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Summer associate demographics by:
Summer associate gender statistics
43.0% of summer associates are women and 57.0% of summer associates are men.
- Male, 57.0%
- Female, 43.0%
Summer associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.0% |
| Female | 43.0% |
Summer associate gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,531
Female income
$42,194
Summer associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in summer associate positions over time. Currently, 43.0% of summer associates are female.
Summer associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.46% | 45.54% |
| 2011 | 53.03% | 46.97% |
| 2012 | 53.65% | 46.35% |
| 2013 | 54.25% | 45.75% |
| 2014 | 51.76% | 48.24% |
| 2015 | 56.68% | 43.32% |
| 2016 | 53.88% | 46.12% |
| 2017 | 57.47% | 42.53% |
| 2018 | 56.74% | 43.26% |
| 2019 | 52.82% | 47.18% |
| 2020 | 54.79% | 45.21% |
| 2021 | 57.00% | 43.00% |
Summer associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared summer associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, advisory title officer and court monitor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Court Stenographer | 6% | 94% |
| Paralegal Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Legal Transcriptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Summer Associate | 57% | 43% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Summer associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among summer associates is White, which makes up 63.4% of all summer associates. Comparatively, 15.2% of summer associates are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of summer associates are Black or African American.
- White, 63.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Summer associate race
| Summer associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Summer associate race and ethnicity over time
See how summer associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Summer associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.12% | 11.18% | 5.03% | 11.21% |
| 2011 | 71.06% | 10.79% | 4.98% | 10.76% |
| 2012 | 68.27% | 10.76% | 5.46% | 12.82% |
| 2013 | 69.99% | 10.85% | 4.69% | 11.57% |
| 2014 | 69.82% | 9.67% | 4.94% | 12.94% |
| 2015 | 69.13% | 9.95% | 5.09% | 12.66% |
| 2016 | 67.45% | 11.08% | 5.19% | 13.37% |
| 2017 | 67.49% | 10.69% | 4.62% | 14.39% |
| 2018 | 67.52% | 10.64% | 5.03% | 13.66% |
| 2019 | 68.87% | 9.72% | 5.61% | 13.38% |
| 2020 | 64.64% | 10.35% | 5.16% | 14.89% |
| 2021 | 63.41% | 10.02% | 6.02% | 15.23% |
Summer associate wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,302 |
| White | $43,109 |
| Black or African American | $47,575 |
| Asian | $47,665 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,372 |
Average summer associate age
See how the average age of summer associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Summer associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 50 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 41 |
| White | 39 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Summer associate age breakdown
The average age of summer associates is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the summer associate population.
Summer associate age breakdown
| Summer Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Summer associate educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Summer associates by degree level
| Summer associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Summer associate wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,636 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,670 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,366 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,518 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,666 |
Summer associate employment statistics
Most summer associates work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where summer associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where summer associates work.
Summer associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Summer associate jobs by company type
Employees with the summer associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most summer associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Summer associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 3% |
Summer associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for summer associates are professional, finance and manufacturing.
Summer associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 54% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Summer associate turnover and employment statistics
Summer associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for summer associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Summer associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Summer associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 5.62% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 3.07% |
| 2017 | 2.56% |
| 2018 | 2.62% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 3.92% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average summer associate tenure
The average summer associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 13,115 summer associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Summer associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 91% |
| 1-2 years | 6% |
| 3-4 years | 1% |
| 5-7 years | 1% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Summer associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of summer associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hearings Reporter | 4.96% | 1,780 |
| Title Curator | 7.68% | 1,252 |
| Summer Associate | 9.16% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 12.79% | 40,281 |
Similar summer associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hearings Reporter | 4.96% | 1,780 |
| Title Curator | 7.68% | 1,252 |
| Legislative Aide | 12.79% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by summer associates
The most common foreign language among summer associates is Spanish at 32.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.9%.
- Spanish, 32.5%
- French, 14.7%
- Mandarin, 9.9%
- Chinese, 9.2%
- Italian, 4.7%
- Other, 29.0%
Summer associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.5% |
| French | 14.7% |
| Mandarin | 9.9% |
| Chinese | 9.2% |
| Italian | 4.7% |
| Other | 29.0% |
