Appeals examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Appeals examiner gender statistics
60.0% of appeals examiners are women and 40.0% of appeals examiners are men.
- Female, 60.0%
- Male, 40.0%
Appeals examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.0% |
| Male | 40.0% |
Appeals examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,159
Female income
$49,835
Appeals examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in appeals examiner positions over time. Currently, 60.0% of appeals examiners are female.
Appeals examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.97% | 53.03% |
| 2011 | 46.16% | 53.84% |
| 2012 | 45.97% | 54.03% |
| 2013 | 45.33% | 54.67% |
| 2014 | 45.24% | 54.76% |
| 2015 | 42.57% | 57.43% |
| 2016 | 42.48% | 57.52% |
| 2017 | 42.59% | 57.41% |
| 2018 | 42.99% | 57.01% |
| 2019 | 42.27% | 57.73% |
| 2020 | 40.42% | 59.58% |
| 2021 | 40.00% | 60.00% |
Appeals examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared appeals examiners 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% |
| Appeals Examiner | 40% | 60% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Appeals examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among appeals examiners is White, which makes up 80.2% of all appeals examiners. Comparatively, 6.2% of appeals examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of appeals examiners are Asian.
- White, 80.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Appeals examiner race
| Appeals examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 80.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Appeals examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how appeals examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Appeals examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.82% | 3.67% | 3.44% | 4.43% |
| 2011 | 86.60% | 3.98% | 3.59% | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 86.67% | 3.61% | 3.76% | 4.45% |
| 2013 | 86.42% | 3.69% | 3.80% | 4.18% |
| 2014 | 85.76% | 4.20% | 4.03% | 4.33% |
| 2015 | 85.67% | 3.85% | 4.12% | 4.75% |
| 2016 | 85.10% | 3.92% | 4.28% | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 85.13% | 3.89% | 4.25% | 4.81% |
| 2018 | 84.49% | 4.07% | 4.17% | 5.42% |
| 2019 | 84.02% | 4.05% | 4.55% | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 81.50% | 3.95% | 4.86% | 5.63% |
| 2021 | 80.17% | 4.09% | 5.03% | 6.22% |
Appeals examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian appeals examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american appeals examiners have the lowest average salary at $50,370.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,838 |
| White | $52,930 |
| Black or African American | $50,370 |
| Asian | $54,784 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,988 |
Average appeals examiner age
See how the average age of appeals examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Appeals examiner 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 |
Appeals examiner age breakdown
The average age of appeals examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the appeals examiner population.
Appeals examiner age breakdown
| Appeals Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Appeals examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for appeals examiners is bachelor's degree, with 41% of appeals examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 28% and doctoral degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Doctorate, 28%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Appeals examiners by degree level
| Appeals examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Doctorate | 28% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Appeals examiner employment statistics
Company size where appeals examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where appeals examiners work.
Appeals examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Appeals examiner turnover and employment statistics
Appeals examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for appeals examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Appeals examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Appeals examiner 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 appeals examiner tenure
The average appeals examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 55 appeals examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Appeals examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Appeals examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of appeals examiners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Career Law Clerk | 5.54% | 68,536 |
| Executive Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 72,148 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Appeals Examiner | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar appeals examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Career Law Clerk | 5.54% | 68,536 |
| Executive Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 72,148 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by appeals examiners
The most common foreign language among appeals examiners is Dakota at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Dakota, 33.3%
- Portuguese, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Appeals examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 33.3% |
| Portuguese | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |