Certified family mediator demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified family mediator gender statistics
67.4% of certified family mediators are women and 32.6% of certified family mediators are men.
- Female, 67.4%
- Male, 32.6%
Certified family mediator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.4% |
| Male | 32.6% |
Certified family mediator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,724
Female income
$37,034
Certified family mediator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified family mediator positions over time. Currently, 67.4% of certified family mediators are female.
Certified family mediator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.15% | 60.85% |
| 2011 | 38.37% | 61.63% |
| 2012 | 38.19% | 61.81% |
| 2013 | 37.59% | 62.41% |
| 2014 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
| 2015 | 35.00% | 65.00% |
| 2016 | 34.91% | 65.09% |
| 2017 | 35.01% | 64.99% |
| 2018 | 35.38% | 64.62% |
| 2019 | 34.72% | 65.28% |
| 2020 | 33.00% | 67.00% |
| 2021 | 32.62% | 67.38% |
Certified family mediator related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified family mediators 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% |
| Certified Family Mediator | 33% | 67% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Certified family mediator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified family mediators is White, which makes up 75.3% of all certified family mediators. Comparatively, 7.9% of certified family mediators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of certified family mediators are Asian.
- White, 75.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Certified family mediator race
| Certified family mediator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Certified family mediator race and ethnicity over time
See how certified family mediator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified family mediator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.91% | 5.25% | 4.89% | 6.11% |
| 2011 | 81.68% | 5.56% | 5.05% | 5.94% |
| 2012 | 81.75% | 5.19% | 5.22% | 6.13% |
| 2013 | 81.51% | 5.27% | 5.26% | 5.86% |
| 2014 | 80.85% | 5.77% | 5.49% | 6.01% |
| 2015 | 80.75% | 5.43% | 5.58% | 6.42% |
| 2016 | 80.19% | 5.49% | 5.74% | 6.71% |
| 2017 | 80.21% | 5.47% | 5.71% | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 79.57% | 5.64% | 5.63% | 7.10% |
| 2019 | 79.11% | 5.62% | 6.01% | 7.16% |
| 2020 | 76.59% | 5.53% | 6.32% | 7.31% |
| 2021 | 75.25% | 5.67% | 6.48% | 7.90% |
Certified family mediator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian certified family mediators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american certified family mediators have the lowest average salary at $37,647.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,348 |
| White | $40,632 |
| Black or African American | $37,647 |
| Asian | $42,842 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,360 |
Average certified family mediator age
See how the average age of certified family mediators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified family mediator 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 |
Certified family mediator age breakdown
The average age of certified family mediators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the certified family mediator population.
Certified family mediator age breakdown
| Certified Family Mediator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Certified family mediator educational attainment
The most common degree for certified family mediators is bachelor's degree, with 57% of certified family mediators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 23% and doctoral degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Doctorate, 23%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 6%
Certified family mediators by degree level
| Certified family mediator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Doctorate | 23% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 6% |
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Certified family mediator employment statistics
Most certified family mediators work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where certified family mediators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified family mediators work.
Certified family mediator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Certified family mediator jobs by company type
Employees with the certified family mediator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most certified family mediators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Certified family mediator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 25% |
Certified family mediator jobs by industry
The most common industries for certified family mediators are professional, government and media.
Certified family mediator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 26% |
| Government | 16% |
| Media | 16% |
| Education | 16% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
Certified family mediator turnover and employment statistics
Certified family mediator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified family mediators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified family mediator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified family mediator 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 certified family mediator tenure
The average certified family mediator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 145 certified family mediators resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified family mediator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Certified family mediator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified family mediators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Career Law Clerk | 5.54% | 68,536 |
| Paralegal | 6.63% | 5,177 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Certified Family Mediator | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar certified family mediator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Career Law Clerk | 5.54% | 68,536 |
| Paralegal | 6.63% | 5,177 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified family mediators
The most common foreign language among certified family mediators is Spanish at 47.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 47.6%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Vietnamese, 4.8%
- Other, 23.7%
Certified family mediator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.6% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Vietnamese | 4.8% |
| Other | 23.7% |
