Writing internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Writing internship demographics by:
Writing internship gender statistics
67.5% of writing interns are women and 32.5% of writing interns are men.
- Female, 67.5%
- Male, 32.5%
Writing internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.5% |
| Male | 32.5% |
Writing internship gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,108
Female income
$36,200
Writing internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in writing internship positions over time. Currently, 67.5% of writing interns are female.
Writing internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.58% | 65.42% |
| 2011 | 37.68% | 62.32% |
| 2012 | 35.43% | 64.57% |
| 2013 | 39.96% | 60.04% |
| 2014 | 35.68% | 64.32% |
| 2015 | 32.72% | 67.28% |
| 2016 | 33.21% | 66.79% |
| 2017 | 37.60% | 62.40% |
| 2018 | 35.01% | 64.99% |
| 2019 | 35.63% | 64.37% |
| 2020 | 34.31% | 65.69% |
| 2021 | 32.49% | 67.51% |
Writing internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared writing 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% |
| Writing Internship | 32% | 68% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Writing internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among writing interns is White, which makes up 67.1% of all writing interns. Comparatively, 11.9% of writing interns are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of writing interns are Black or African American.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Writing internship race
| Writing internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Writing internship race and ethnicity over time
See how writing internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Writing internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.25% | 9.41% | 4.28% | 9.01% |
| 2011 | 74.49% | 9.57% | 4.39% | 8.77% |
| 2012 | 74.52% | 8.97% | 3.91% | 9.32% |
| 2013 | 73.31% | 10.18% | 4.38% | 9.29% |
| 2014 | 73.82% | 10.14% | 3.43% | 9.51% |
| 2015 | 72.89% | 9.10% | 5.38% | 10.29% |
| 2016 | 72.26% | 9.40% | 5.18% | 9.82% |
| 2017 | 73.88% | 9.50% | 4.11% | 10.34% |
| 2018 | 71.51% | 8.49% | 5.12% | 11.11% |
| 2019 | 73.25% | 8.65% | 4.60% | 10.49% |
| 2020 | 67.74% | 9.49% | 4.55% | 14.42% |
| 2021 | 67.09% | 10.03% | 5.29% | 11.92% |
Writing internship wage gap by race
According to our data, white writing interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino writing interns have the lowest average salary at $36,336.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,888 |
| White | $38,015 |
| Black or African American | $36,360 |
| Asian | $36,975 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,336 |
Average writing internship age
See how the average age of writing interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Writing internship age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Writing internship age breakdown
The average age of writing interns is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the writing internship population.
Writing internship age breakdown
| Writing Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Writing internship educational attainment
The most common degree for writing interns is bachelor's degree, with 84% of writing interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 6% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 84%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Writing interns by degree level
| Writing internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 84% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Writing internship wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,886 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,454 |
Writing internship employment statistics
Most writing interns work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where writing interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where writing interns work.
Writing internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Writing internship jobs by company type
Employees with the writing internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most writing interns prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Writing internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 4% |
Writing internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for writing interns are education, media and non profits.
Writing internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Media | 15% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Writing internship turnover and employment statistics
Writing internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for writing interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Writing internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Writing internship unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average writing internship tenure
The average writing internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,776 writing interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Writing internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 80% |
| 1-2 years | 8% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Writing internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of writing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Movie Critic | 10.10% | 41 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Writing Internship | 12.01% | - |
| Arts And Entertainment Editor | 12.38% | 5,161 |
| Foreign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,134 |
| Contract Writer | 16.36% | 23,671 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar writing internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Movie Critic | 10.10% | 41 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Arts And Entertainment Editor | 12.38% | 5,161 |
| Foreign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,134 |
| Contract Writer | 16.36% | 23,671 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by writing interns
The most common foreign language among writing interns is Spanish at 50.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 50.4%
- French, 16.3%
- Italian, 5.4%
- German, 4.7%
- Japanese, 4.0%
- Other, 19.2%
Writing internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.4% |
| French | 16.3% |
| Italian | 5.4% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Japanese | 4.0% |
| Other | 19.2% |
