Appellate law clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Appellate law clerk gender statistics
44.7% of appellate law clerks are women and 55.3% of appellate law clerks are men.
- Male, 55.3%
- Female, 44.7%
Appellate law clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.3% |
| Female | 44.7% |
Appellate law clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,835
Female income
$48,334
Appellate law clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in appellate law clerk positions over time. Currently, 44.7% of appellate law clerks are female.
Appellate law clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.19% | 38.81% |
| 2011 | 71.18% | 28.82% |
| 2012 | 66.69% | 33.31% |
| 2013 | 57.71% | 42.29% |
| 2014 | 62.20% | 37.80% |
| 2015 | 75.22% | 24.78% |
| 2016 | 67.86% | 32.14% |
| 2017 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
| 2018 | 60.80% | 39.20% |
| 2019 | 52.87% | 47.13% |
| 2020 | 46.57% | 53.43% |
| 2021 | 55.32% | 44.68% |
Appellate law clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared appellate law clerks 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% |
| Appellate Law Clerk | 55% | 45% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Appellate law clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among appellate law clerks is White, which makes up 54.2% of all appellate law clerks. Comparatively, 18.1% of appellate law clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of appellate law clerks are Asian.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 7.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Appellate law clerk race
| Appellate law clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 7.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Appellate law clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how appellate law clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Appellate law clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.95% | 5.27% | 10.74% | 14.58% |
| 2011 | 69.64% | 6.58% | 7.32% | 12.96% |
| 2012 | 68.34% | 7.42% | 11.67% | 10.13% |
| 2013 | 69.04% | 6.87% | 10.21% | 10.22% |
| 2014 | 71.54% | 3.19% | 9.35% | 12.35% |
| 2015 | 64.70% | 7.14% | 9.41% | 15.56% |
| 2016 | 64.84% | 10.49% | 8.20% | 12.37% |
| 2017 | 71.02% | 6.08% | 8.35% | 11.94% |
| 2018 | 62.54% | 9.68% | 9.14% | 15.79% |
| 2019 | 63.20% | 8.92% | 8.47% | 17.15% |
| 2020 | 64.22% | 4.88% | 10.46% | 16.31% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 9.41% | 10.44% | 18.05% |
Appellate law clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, white appellate law clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown appellate law clerks have the lowest average salary at $47,335.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,335 |
| White | $52,294 |
| Black or African American | $47,636 |
| Asian | $49,222 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,857 |
Average appellate law clerk age
See how the average age of appellate law clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Appellate law clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 30.5 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 35.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 45 |
Appellate law clerk age breakdown
The average age of appellate law clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the appellate law clerk population.
Appellate law clerk age breakdown
| Appellate Law Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Appellate law clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for appellate law clerks is bachelor's degree, with 52% of appellate law clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 40% and doctoral degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Doctorate, 40%
- Master's, 4%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Appellate law clerks by degree level
| Appellate law clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Doctorate | 40% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Appellate law clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, appellate law clerks with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $58,135 annually. With a Master's degree, appellate law clerks earn a median annual income of $49,113 compared to $48,112 for appellate law clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,113 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,037 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,135 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,112 |
Appellate law clerk employment statistics
Company size where appellate law clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where appellate law clerks work.
Appellate law clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Appellate law clerk turnover and employment statistics
Appellate law clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for appellate law clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Appellate law clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Appellate law clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.13% |
| 2011 | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 12.57% |
| 2013 | 11.21% |
| 2014 | 5.88% |
| 2015 | 8.53% |
| 2016 | 5.08% |
| 2017 | 4.00% |
| 2018 | 6.09% |
| 2019 | 3.73% |
| 2020 | 4.50% |
| 2021 | 5.00% |
Average appellate law clerk tenure
The average appellate law clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 101 appellate law clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Appellate law clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Appellate law clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of appellate law clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paralegal Internship | 6.63% | 54,408 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Criminal Lawyer | 11.75% | 567 |
| Appellate Law Clerk | 12.99% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar appellate law clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Paralegal Internship | 6.63% | 54,408 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Criminal Lawyer | 11.75% | 567 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by appellate law clerks
- German, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Appellate law clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |