Adjudicator demographics and statistics in the US
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Adjudicator gender statistics
67.4% of adjudicators are women and 32.6% of adjudicators are men.
- Female, 67.4%
- Male, 32.6%
Adjudicator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.4% |
| Male | 32.6% |
Adjudicator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,246
Female income
$35,794
Adjudicator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adjudicator positions over time. Currently, 67.4% of adjudicators are female.
Adjudicator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.11% | 60.89% |
| 2011 | 38.33% | 61.67% |
| 2012 | 38.15% | 61.85% |
| 2013 | 37.55% | 62.45% |
| 2014 | 37.46% | 62.54% |
| 2015 | 34.96% | 65.04% |
| 2016 | 34.88% | 65.12% |
| 2017 | 34.97% | 65.03% |
| 2018 | 35.35% | 64.65% |
| 2019 | 34.68% | 65.32% |
| 2020 | 32.97% | 67.03% |
| 2021 | 32.59% | 67.41% |
Adjudicator related jobs gender ratio
We compared adjudicators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| Adjudicator | 33% | 67% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Adjudicator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adjudicators is White, which makes up 75.2% of all adjudicators. Comparatively, 7.9% of adjudicators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of adjudicators are Asian.
- White, 75.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Adjudicator race
| Adjudicator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Adjudicator race and ethnicity over time
See how adjudicator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adjudicator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.90% | 5.25% | 4.90% | 6.11% |
| 2011 | 81.67% | 5.56% | 5.05% | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 81.74% | 5.19% | 5.22% | 6.13% |
| 2013 | 81.50% | 5.27% | 5.26% | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 80.84% | 5.78% | 5.49% | 6.01% |
| 2015 | 80.74% | 5.44% | 5.58% | 6.43% |
| 2016 | 80.17% | 5.50% | 5.74% | 6.71% |
| 2017 | 80.20% | 5.47% | 5.71% | 6.49% |
| 2018 | 79.56% | 5.65% | 5.64% | 7.10% |
| 2019 | 79.10% | 5.63% | 6.01% | 7.16% |
| 2020 | 76.58% | 5.53% | 6.33% | 7.31% |
| 2021 | 75.24% | 5.67% | 6.49% | 7.90% |
Adjudicator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian adjudicators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american adjudicators have the lowest average salary at $36,129.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,045 |
| White | $37,726 |
| Black or African American | $36,129 |
| Asian | $38,876 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,515 |
Average adjudicator age
See how the average age of adjudicators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Adjudicator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
Adjudicator age breakdown
The average age of adjudicators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the adjudicator population.
Adjudicator age breakdown
| Adjudicator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Adjudicator educational attainment
The most common degree for adjudicators is bachelor's degree, with 62% of adjudicators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Adjudicators by degree level
| Adjudicator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Adjudicator employment statistics
Most adjudicators work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where adjudicators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adjudicators work.
Adjudicator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Adjudicator jobs by company type
Employees with the adjudicator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most adjudicators prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Adjudicator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 45% |
Adjudicator jobs by industry
The most common industries for adjudicators are government, professional and health care.
Adjudicator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 38% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Adjudicator turnover and employment statistics
Adjudicator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adjudicators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adjudicator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adjudicator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average adjudicator tenure
The average adjudicator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 868 adjudicators resumes in Zippia's database.
Adjudicator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Adjudicator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adjudicators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney Law Clerk | 5.54% | 72,641 |
| Paralegal Specialist | 6.63% | 4,185 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Adjudicator | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar adjudicator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney Law Clerk | 5.54% | 72,641 |
| Paralegal Specialist | 6.63% | 4,185 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by adjudicators
The most common foreign language among adjudicators is Spanish at 34.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.4% and German is the third-most popular at 13.0%.
- Spanish, 34.8%
- French, 17.4%
- German, 13.0%
- Italian, 4.3%
- Kurdish, 2.2%
- Other, 28.3%
Adjudicator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.8% |
| French | 17.4% |
| German | 13.0% |
| Italian | 4.3% |
| Kurdish | 2.2% |
| Other | 28.3% |
