Appeals referee demographics and statistics in the US
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Appeals referee gender statistics
48.0% of appeals referees are women and 52.0% of appeals referees are men.
- Male, 52.0%
- Female, 48.0%
Appeals referee gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.0% |
| Female | 48.0% |
Appeals referee gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,104
Female income
$46,868
Appeals referee gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in appeals referee positions over time. Currently, 48.0% of appeals referees are female.
Appeals referee gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.01% | 40.99% |
| 2011 | 58.21% | 41.79% |
| 2012 | 58.03% | 41.97% |
| 2013 | 57.40% | 42.60% |
| 2014 | 57.31% | 42.69% |
| 2015 | 54.64% | 45.36% |
| 2016 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
| 2017 | 54.65% | 45.35% |
| 2018 | 55.06% | 44.94% |
| 2019 | 54.33% | 45.67% |
| 2020 | 52.43% | 47.57% |
| 2021 | 52.00% | 48.00% |
Appeals referee related jobs gender ratio
We compared appeals referees 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 Referee | 52% | 48% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Appeals referee demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among appeals referees is White, which makes up 80.2% of all appeals referees. Comparatively, 6.2% of appeals referees are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of appeals referees 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 referee race
| Appeals referee 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 referee race and ethnicity over time
See how appeals referee racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Appeals referee 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 referee wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,652 |
| White | $51,193 |
| Black or African American | $47,607 |
| Asian | $53,841 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,464 |
Average appeals referee age
See how the average age of appeals referees varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Appeals referee 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 referee age breakdown
The average age of appeals referees is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the appeals referee population.
Appeals referee age breakdown
| Appeals Referee Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Appeals referee educational attainment
The most common degree for appeals referees is bachelor's degree, with 49% of appeals referees earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 40% and doctoral degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Doctorate, 40%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 2%
Appeals referees by degree level
| Appeals referee degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Doctorate | 40% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 2% |
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Appeals referee employment statistics
Company size where appeals referees work
Below, you can see the size of companies where appeals referees work.
Appeals referee jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Appeals referee turnover and employment statistics
Appeals referee unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for appeals referees between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Appeals referee unemployment rate by year
| Year | Appeals referee 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 referee tenure
The average appeals referee stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 appeals referees resumes in Zippia's database.
Appeals referee tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Appeals referee LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of appeals referees 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Law Clerk | 5.54% | 67,469 |
| Contractor-Paralegal | 6.63% | 15,609 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Appeals Referee | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar appeals referee jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Law Clerk | 5.54% | 67,469 |
| Contractor-Paralegal | 6.63% | 15,609 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by appeals referees
- Spanish, 100.0%
Appeals referee languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |