Administrative judge demographics and statistics in the US
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Administrative judge gender statistics
62.1% of administrative judges are women and 37.9% of administrative judges are men.
- Female, 62.1%
- Male, 37.9%
Administrative judge gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.1% |
| Male | 37.9% |
Administrative judge gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,642
Female income
$48,818
Administrative judge gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in administrative judge positions over time. Currently, 62.1% of administrative judges are female.
Administrative judge gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.78% | 55.22% |
| 2011 | 43.96% | 56.04% |
| 2012 | 43.78% | 56.22% |
| 2013 | 43.15% | 56.85% |
| 2014 | 43.06% | 56.94% |
| 2015 | 40.42% | 59.58% |
| 2016 | 40.33% | 59.67% |
| 2017 | 40.44% | 59.56% |
| 2018 | 40.83% | 59.17% |
| 2019 | 40.13% | 59.87% |
| 2020 | 38.30% | 61.70% |
| 2021 | 37.89% | 62.11% |
Administrative judge related jobs gender ratio
We compared administrative judges 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% |
| Administrative Judge | 38% | 62% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Administrative judge demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among administrative judges is White, which makes up 75.2% of all administrative judges. Comparatively, 7.9% of administrative judges are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of administrative judges 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%
Administrative judge race
| Administrative judge 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% |
Administrative judge race and ethnicity over time
See how administrative judge racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Administrative judge 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% | 5.43% | 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% | 5.63% | 7.10% |
| 2019 | 79.10% | 5.63% | 6.01% | 7.16% |
| 2020 | 76.58% | 5.53% | 6.32% | 7.31% |
| 2021 | 75.24% | 5.67% | 6.49% | 7.90% |
Administrative judge wage gap by race
According to our data, asian administrative judges have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american administrative judges have the lowest average salary at $49,465.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,250 |
| White | $52,586 |
| Black or African American | $49,465 |
| Asian | $54,868 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,215 |
Average administrative judge age
See how the average age of administrative judges varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Administrative judge 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 |
Administrative judge age breakdown
The average age of administrative judges is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the administrative judge population.
Administrative judge age breakdown
| Administrative Judge Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Administrative judge educational attainment
The most common degree for administrative judges is bachelor's degree, with 44% of administrative judges earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 33% and doctoral degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Doctorate, 33%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Administrative judges by degree level
| Administrative judge degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Doctorate | 33% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Administrative judge employment statistics
Company size where administrative judges work
Below, you can see the size of companies where administrative judges work.
Administrative judge jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Administrative judge turnover and employment statistics
Administrative judge unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for administrative judges between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Administrative judge unemployment rate by year
| Year | Administrative judge 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 administrative judge tenure
The average administrative judge stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 124 administrative judges resumes in Zippia's database.
Administrative judge tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Administrative judge LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of administrative judges 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 67,642 |
| Real Estate Paralegal | 6.63% | 24,369 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Administrative Judge | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar administrative judge jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 67,642 |
| Real Estate Paralegal | 6.63% | 24,369 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by administrative judges
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
Administrative judge languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |