City solicitor demographics and statistics in the US
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City solicitor gender statistics
43.2% of city solicitors are women and 56.8% of city solicitors are men.
- Male, 56.8%
- Female, 43.2%
City solicitor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.8% |
| Female | 43.2% |
City solicitor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,696
Female income
$65,828
City solicitor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city solicitor positions over time. Currently, 43.2% of city solicitors are female.
City solicitor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.63% | 36.37% |
| 2011 | 62.87% | 37.13% |
| 2012 | 62.69% | 37.31% |
| 2013 | 62.09% | 37.91% |
| 2014 | 62.00% | 38.00% |
| 2015 | 59.42% | 40.58% |
| 2016 | 59.33% | 40.67% |
| 2017 | 59.43% | 40.57% |
| 2018 | 59.82% | 40.18% |
| 2019 | 59.12% | 40.88% |
| 2020 | 57.26% | 42.74% |
| 2021 | 56.83% | 43.17% |
City solicitor related jobs gender ratio
We compared city solicitors 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% |
| City Solicitor | 57% | 43% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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City solicitor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city solicitors is White, which makes up 75.9% of all city solicitors. Comparatively, 7.7% of city solicitors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of city solicitors are Asian.
- White, 75.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
City solicitor race
| City solicitor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
City solicitor race and ethnicity over time
See how city solicitor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City solicitor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.56% | 5.04% | 4.70% | 5.88% |
| 2011 | 82.34% | 5.35% | 4.86% | 5.72% |
| 2012 | 82.41% | 4.98% | 5.03% | 5.91% |
| 2013 | 82.16% | 5.06% | 5.06% | 5.64% |
| 2014 | 81.50% | 5.56% | 5.29% | 5.78% |
| 2015 | 81.41% | 5.22% | 5.38% | 6.20% |
| 2016 | 80.84% | 5.28% | 5.54% | 6.49% |
| 2017 | 80.87% | 5.26% | 5.51% | 6.26% |
| 2018 | 80.23% | 5.43% | 5.44% | 6.87% |
| 2019 | 79.76% | 5.41% | 5.82% | 6.94% |
| 2020 | 77.24% | 5.32% | 6.13% | 7.08% |
| 2021 | 75.91% | 5.46% | 6.29% | 7.67% |
City solicitor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian city solicitors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american city solicitors have the lowest average salary at $66,494.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,293 |
| White | $69,645 |
| Black or African American | $66,494 |
| Asian | $71,904 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,276 |
Average city solicitor age
See how the average age of city solicitors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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City solicitor 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 |
City solicitor age breakdown
The average age of city solicitors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the city solicitor population.
City solicitor age breakdown
| City Solicitor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
City solicitor educational attainment
The most common degree for city solicitors is doctoral degree, with 53% of city solicitors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 38% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Doctorate, 53%
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
City solicitors by degree level
| City solicitor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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City solicitor employment statistics
Company size where city solicitors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city solicitors work.
City solicitor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
City solicitor jobs by company type
Employees with the city solicitor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most city solicitors prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
City solicitor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 70% |
City solicitor turnover and employment statistics
City solicitor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city solicitors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City solicitor unemployment rate by year
| Year | City solicitor 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 city solicitor tenure
The average city solicitor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 174 city solicitors resumes in Zippia's database.
City solicitor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
City solicitor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city solicitors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Senior Paralegal | 6.63% | 4,213 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| City Solicitor | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar city solicitor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| 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 city solicitors
The most common foreign language among city solicitors is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- French, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Filipino, 8.3%
- Gujarati, 8.3%
- Other, 33.4%
City solicitor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Filipino | 8.3% |
| Gujarati | 8.3% |
| Other | 33.4% |