Barrister demographics and statistics in the US
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Barrister gender statistics
28.5% of barristers are women and 71.5% of barristers are men.
- Male, 71.5%
- Female, 28.5%
Barrister gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.5% |
| Female | 28.5% |
Barrister gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,546
Female income
$50,828
Barrister gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in barrister positions over time. Currently, 28.5% of barristers are female.
Barrister gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| 2011 | 66.96% | 33.04% |
| 2012 | 68.53% | 31.47% |
| 2013 | 69.11% | 30.89% |
| 2014 | 69.53% | 30.47% |
| 2015 | 71.45% | 28.55% |
| 2016 | 71.59% | 28.41% |
| 2017 | 71.50% | 28.50% |
| 2018 | 72.28% | 27.72% |
| 2019 | 70.87% | 29.13% |
| 2020 | 71.42% | 28.58% |
| 2021 | 71.47% | 28.53% |
Barrister related jobs gender ratio
We compared barristers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Barrister | 71% | 29% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Barrister demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among barristers is White, which makes up 55.9% of all barristers. Comparatively, 15.2% of barristers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of barristers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Barrister race
| Barrister race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Barrister race and ethnicity over time
See how barrister racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Barrister race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.49% | 13.05% | 7.20% | 12.21% |
| 2011 | 65.20% | 13.14% | 7.35% | 11.71% |
| 2012 | 63.93% | 13.37% | 7.60% | 12.35% |
| 2013 | 62.86% | 12.61% | 8.41% | 12.73% |
| 2014 | 62.57% | 12.83% | 8.06% | 13.44% |
| 2015 | 62.48% | 12.29% | 9.23% | 13.33% |
| 2016 | 62.27% | 12.25% | 9.21% | 13.22% |
| 2017 | 61.49% | 11.92% | 9.66% | 13.62% |
| 2018 | 61.60% | 11.87% | 9.75% | 13.36% |
| 2019 | 59.79% | 11.80% | 10.45% | 14.48% |
| 2020 | 57.75% | 12.37% | 10.23% | 14.65% |
| 2021 | 55.89% | 12.60% | 10.61% | 15.18% |
Barrister wage gap by race
According to our data, asian barristers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american barristers have the lowest average salary at $49,729.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,726 |
| White | $51,933 |
| Black or African American | $49,729 |
| Asian | $60,011 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,954 |
Average barrister age
See how the average age of barristers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Barrister age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Barrister age breakdown
The average age of barristers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the barrister population.
Barrister age breakdown
| Barrister Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Barrister educational attainment
The most common degree for barristers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of barristers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 26%
- Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Barristers by degree level
| Barrister degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Barrister wage gap by degree level
According to the data, barristers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,577 annually. With a Doctorate degree, barristers earn a median annual income of $60,677 compared to $53,512 for barristers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,577 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,155 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,512 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,677 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,513 |
Barrister employment statistics
Most barristers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where barristers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where barristers work.
Barrister jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Barrister jobs by company type
Employees with the barrister job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most barristers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Barrister jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 9% |
Barrister jobs by industry
The most common industries for barristers are hospitality, professional and retail.
Barrister industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 25% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Retail | 17% |
| Government | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Barrister turnover and employment statistics
Barrister unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for barristers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Barrister unemployment rate by year
| Year | Barrister unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average barrister tenure
The average barrister stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 424 barristers resumes in Zippia's database.
Barrister tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Barrister LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of barristers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Computer Network Analyst | 7.31% | 48,364 |
| Senior Cognos Consultant | 8.42% | 34,443 |
| Game Developer | 8.46% | 173,596 |
| Physical Security Engineer | 8.59% | 118,927 |
| Senior System Administrator | 9.03% | 100,873 |
| Quality Tester | 10.54% | 78,657 |
| Barrister | 10.88% | - |
Similar barrister jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Computer Network Analyst | 7.31% | 48,364 |
| Senior Cognos Consultant | 8.42% | 34,443 |
| Game Developer | 8.46% | 173,596 |
| Physical Security Engineer | 8.59% | 118,927 |
| Senior System Administrator | 9.03% | 100,873 |
| Quality Tester | 10.54% | 78,657 |
Foreign languages spoken by barristers
The most common foreign language among barristers is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.3% and German is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- French, 27.3%
- German, 18.2%
- Hindi, 9.1%
Barrister languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| French | 27.3% |
| German | 18.2% |
| Hindi | 9.1% |