Appeals officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Appeals officer gender statistics
64.3% of appeals officers are women and 35.7% of appeals officers are men.
- Female, 64.3%
- Male, 35.7%
Appeals officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.3% |
| Male | 35.7% |
Appeals officer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,852
Female income
$43,666
Appeals officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in appeals officer positions over time. Currently, 64.3% of appeals officers are female.
Appeals officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.47% | 57.53% |
| 2011 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
| 2012 | 41.49% | 58.51% |
| 2013 | 40.87% | 59.13% |
| 2014 | 40.77% | 59.23% |
| 2015 | 38.19% | 61.81% |
| 2016 | 38.10% | 61.90% |
| 2017 | 38.20% | 61.80% |
| 2018 | 38.59% | 61.41% |
| 2019 | 37.89% | 62.11% |
| 2020 | 36.11% | 63.89% |
| 2021 | 35.71% | 64.29% |
Appeals officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared appeals officers 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 Officer | 36% | 64% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Appeals officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among appeals officers is White, which makes up 75.2% of all appeals officers. Comparatively, 7.9% of appeals officers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of appeals officers 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%
Appeals officer race
| Appeals officer 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% |
Appeals officer race and ethnicity over time
See how appeals officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Appeals officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.85% | 5.27% | 4.91% | 6.13% |
| 2011 | 81.62% | 5.58% | 5.07% | 5.96% |
| 2012 | 81.69% | 5.21% | 5.24% | 6.15% |
| 2013 | 81.45% | 5.29% | 5.28% | 5.88% |
| 2014 | 80.78% | 5.79% | 5.51% | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 80.69% | 5.45% | 5.60% | 6.45% |
| 2016 | 80.12% | 5.51% | 5.75% | 6.73% |
| 2017 | 80.15% | 5.49% | 5.72% | 6.51% |
| 2018 | 79.51% | 5.67% | 5.65% | 7.12% |
| 2019 | 79.04% | 5.64% | 6.03% | 7.18% |
| 2020 | 76.53% | 5.55% | 6.34% | 7.33% |
| 2021 | 75.19% | 5.69% | 6.50% | 7.92% |
Appeals officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,407 |
| White | $47,927 |
| Black or African American | $44,392 |
| Asian | $50,546 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,236 |
Average appeals officer age
See how the average age of appeals officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Appeals officer 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 officer age breakdown
The average age of appeals officers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the appeals officer population.
Appeals officer age breakdown
| Appeals Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Appeals officer educational attainment
The most common degree for appeals officers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of appeals officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 24% and doctoral degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Doctorate, 24%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Appeals officers by degree level
| Appeals officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Doctorate | 24% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Appeals officer employment statistics
Most appeals officers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where appeals officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where appeals officers work.
Appeals officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Appeals officer jobs by company type
Employees with the appeals officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most appeals officers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Appeals officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 40% |
Appeals officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for appeals officers are government, education and health care.
Appeals officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 29% |
| Education | 15% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
Appeals officer turnover and employment statistics
Appeals officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for appeals officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Appeals officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Appeals officer 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 officer tenure
The average appeals officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 121 appeals officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Appeals officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Appeals officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of appeals officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 106,314 |
| Summer Associate | 6.63% | 7,546 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Appeals Officer | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar appeals officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 106,314 |
| Summer Associate | 6.63% | 7,546 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by appeals officers
The most common foreign language among appeals officers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Hindi, 10.0%
- Telugu, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
Appeals officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Hindi | 10.0% |
| Telugu | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |