Civil lawyer demographics and statistics in the US
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Civil lawyer gender statistics
37.5% of civil lawyers are women and 62.5% of civil lawyers are men.
- Male, 62.5%
- Female, 37.5%
Civil lawyer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.5% |
| Female | 37.5% |
Civil lawyer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,102
Female income
$55,605
Civil lawyer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in civil lawyer positions over time. Currently, 37.5% of civil lawyers are female.
Civil lawyer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.89% | 31.11% |
| 2011 | 68.18% | 31.82% |
| 2012 | 68.02% | 31.98% |
| 2013 | 67.46% | 32.54% |
| 2014 | 67.38% | 32.62% |
| 2015 | 64.95% | 35.05% |
| 2016 | 64.87% | 35.13% |
| 2017 | 64.97% | 35.03% |
| 2018 | 65.34% | 34.66% |
| 2019 | 64.67% | 35.33% |
| 2020 | 62.90% | 37.10% |
| 2021 | 62.50% | 37.50% |
Civil lawyer related jobs gender ratio
We compared civil lawyers 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% |
| Civil Lawyer | 63% | 38% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Civil lawyer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among civil lawyers is White, which makes up 80.2% of all civil lawyers. Comparatively, 6.2% of civil lawyers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of civil lawyers 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%
Civil lawyer race
| Civil lawyer 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% |
Civil lawyer race and ethnicity over time
See how civil lawyer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Civil lawyer 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% |
Civil lawyer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian civil lawyers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american civil lawyers have the lowest average salary at $56,636.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,460 |
| White | $61,623 |
| Black or African American | $56,636 |
| Asian | $65,318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,856 |
Average civil lawyer age
See how the average age of civil lawyers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Civil lawyer 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 |
Civil lawyer age breakdown
The average age of civil lawyers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the civil lawyer population.
Civil lawyer age breakdown
| Civil Lawyer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Civil lawyer educational attainment
The most common degree for civil lawyers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of civil lawyers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 36% and doctoral degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Doctorate, 36%
- Master's, 14%
Civil lawyers by degree level
| Civil lawyer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Doctorate | 36% |
| Master's | 14% |
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Civil lawyer turnover and employment statistics
Civil lawyer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for civil lawyers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Civil lawyer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Civil lawyer 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 civil lawyer tenure
The average civil lawyer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 civil lawyers resumes in Zippia's database.
Civil lawyer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Civil lawyer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of civil lawyers 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 |
| Contractor-Paralegal | 6.63% | 15,609 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Civil Lawyer | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar civil lawyer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Contractor-Paralegal | 6.63% | 15,609 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by civil lawyers
The most common foreign language among civil lawyers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Civil lawyer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |