Assistant federal public defender demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant federal public defender gender statistics
48.7% of assistant federal public defenders are women and 51.3% of assistant federal public defenders are men.
- Male, 51.3%
- Female, 48.7%
Assistant federal public defender gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.3% |
| Female | 48.7% |
Assistant federal public defender gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,509
Female income
$48,353
Assistant federal public defender gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant federal public defender positions over time. Currently, 48.7% of assistant federal public defenders are female.
Assistant federal public defender gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.31% | 41.69% |
| 2011 | 57.51% | 42.49% |
| 2012 | 57.33% | 42.67% |
| 2013 | 56.70% | 43.30% |
| 2014 | 56.60% | 43.40% |
| 2015 | 53.93% | 46.07% |
| 2016 | 53.83% | 46.17% |
| 2017 | 53.94% | 46.06% |
| 2018 | 54.35% | 45.65% |
| 2019 | 53.62% | 46.38% |
| 2020 | 51.71% | 48.29% |
| 2021 | 51.28% | 48.72% |
Assistant federal public defender related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant federal public defenders 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% |
| Assistant Federal Public Defender | 51% | 49% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Assistant federal public defender demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant federal public defenders is White, which makes up 80.2% of all assistant federal public defenders. Comparatively, 6.2% of assistant federal public defenders are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of assistant federal public defenders 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%
Assistant federal public defender race
| Assistant federal public defender 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% |
Assistant federal public defender race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant federal public defender racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant federal public defender 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% |
Assistant federal public defender wage gap by race
According to our data, asian assistant federal public defenders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assistant federal public defenders have the lowest average salary at $49,081.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,061 |
| White | $52,566 |
| Black or African American | $49,081 |
| Asian | $55,114 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,939 |
Average assistant federal public defender age
See how the average age of assistant federal public defenders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Assistant federal public defender 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 |
Assistant federal public defender age breakdown
The average age of assistant federal public defenders is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the assistant federal public defender population.
Assistant federal public defender age breakdown
| Assistant Federal Public Defender Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Assistant federal public defender educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant federal public defenders is doctoral degree, with 79% of assistant federal public defenders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 3%.
- Doctorate, 79%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Master's, 3%
Assistant federal public defenders by degree level
| Assistant federal public defender degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 79% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Master's | 3% |
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Assistant federal public defender turnover and employment statistics
Assistant federal public defender unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant federal public defenders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant federal public defender unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant federal public defender 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 assistant federal public defender tenure
The average assistant federal public defender stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 assistant federal public defenders resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant federal public defender tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Assistant federal public defender LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant federal public defenders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney Law Clerk | 5.54% | 72,641 |
| Senior Paralegal | 6.63% | 4,213 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Assistant Federal Public Defender | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar assistant federal public defender jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney Law Clerk | 5.54% | 72,641 |
| Senior Paralegal | 6.63% | 4,213 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant federal public defenders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Assistant federal public defender languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |