Administrative law judge demographics and statistics in the US
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Administrative law judge gender statistics
53.6% of administrative law judges are women and 46.4% of administrative law judges are men.
- Female, 53.6%
- Male, 46.4%
Administrative law judge gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% |
| Male | 46.4% |
Administrative law judge gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,740
Female income
$55,040
Administrative law judge gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in administrative law judge positions over time. Currently, 53.6% of administrative law judges are female.
Administrative law judge gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.54% | 46.46% |
| 2011 | 52.72% | 47.28% |
| 2012 | 52.53% | 47.47% |
| 2013 | 51.90% | 48.10% |
| 2014 | 51.80% | 48.20% |
| 2015 | 49.10% | 50.90% |
| 2016 | 49.00% | 51.00% |
| 2017 | 49.11% | 50.89% |
| 2018 | 49.52% | 50.48% |
| 2019 | 48.78% | 51.22% |
| 2020 | 46.88% | 53.12% |
| 2021 | 46.45% | 53.55% |
Administrative law judge related jobs gender ratio
We compared administrative law 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 Law Judge | 46% | 54% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Administrative law judge demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among administrative law judges is White, which makes up 76.1% of all administrative law judges. Comparatively, 7.6% of administrative law judges are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of administrative law judges are Asian.
- White, 76.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Administrative law judge race
| Administrative law judge race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Administrative law judge race and ethnicity over time
See how administrative law judge racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Administrative law judge race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.73% | 4.99% | 4.65% | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 82.50% | 5.30% | 4.81% | 5.66% |
| 2012 | 82.57% | 4.92% | 4.98% | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 82.33% | 5.01% | 5.02% | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 81.67% | 5.51% | 5.25% | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 81.57% | 5.17% | 5.33% | 6.14% |
| 2016 | 81.01% | 5.23% | 5.49% | 6.43% |
| 2017 | 81.03% | 5.20% | 5.46% | 6.20% |
| 2018 | 80.39% | 5.38% | 5.39% | 6.82% |
| 2019 | 79.93% | 5.36% | 5.77% | 6.88% |
| 2020 | 77.41% | 5.26% | 6.08% | 7.03% |
| 2021 | 76.07% | 5.40% | 6.24% | 7.62% |
Administrative law judge wage gap by race
According to our data, asian administrative law judges have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american administrative law judges have the lowest average salary at $55,886.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,224 |
| White | $59,984 |
| Black or African American | $55,886 |
| Asian | $63,006 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,866 |
Average administrative law judge age
See how the average age of administrative law judges varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Administrative law 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 law judge age breakdown
The average age of administrative law judges is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the administrative law judge population.
Administrative law judge age breakdown
| Administrative Law Judge Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Administrative law judge educational attainment
The most common degree for administrative law judges is doctoral degree, with 45% of administrative law judges earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 43% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Doctorate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Administrative law judges by degree level
| Administrative law judge degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Administrative law judge employment statistics
Most administrative law judges work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where administrative law judges work
Below, you can see the size of companies where administrative law judges work.
Administrative law judge jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Administrative law judge jobs by company type
Employees with the administrative law judge job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most administrative law judges prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Administrative law judge jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 28% |
| Government | 62% |
Administrative law judge jobs by industry
The most common industries for administrative law judges are government, education and professional.
Administrative law judge industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 56% |
| Education | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Administrative law judge turnover and employment statistics
Administrative law judge unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for administrative law judges between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Administrative law judge unemployment rate by year
| Year | Administrative law 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 law judge tenure
The average administrative law judge stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 728 administrative law judges resumes in Zippia's database.
Administrative law judge tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Administrative law judge LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of administrative law 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 Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 67,104 |
| Litigation Assistant | 6.63% | 6,114 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Administrative Law Judge | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar administrative law judge jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 67,104 |
| Litigation Assistant | 6.63% | 6,114 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by administrative law judges
The most common foreign language among administrative law judges is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.4% and German is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- French, 11.4%
- German, 6.8%
- Mandarin, 6.8%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- Other, 16.0%
Administrative law judge languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| French | 11.4% |
| German | 6.8% |
| Mandarin | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| Other | 16.0% |
