Commonwealth attorney demographics and statistics in the US
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Commonwealth attorney gender statistics
50.6% of commonwealth attorneys are women and 49.4% of commonwealth attorneys are men.
- Female, 50.6%
- Male, 49.4%
Commonwealth attorney gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% |
| Male | 49.4% |
Commonwealth attorney gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,628
Female income
$71,965
Commonwealth attorney gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commonwealth attorney positions over time. Currently, 50.6% of commonwealth attorneys are female.
Commonwealth attorney gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.45% | 43.55% |
| 2011 | 55.64% | 44.36% |
| 2012 | 55.46% | 44.54% |
| 2013 | 54.82% | 45.18% |
| 2014 | 54.73% | 45.27% |
| 2015 | 52.04% | 47.96% |
| 2016 | 51.94% | 48.06% |
| 2017 | 52.05% | 47.95% |
| 2018 | 52.46% | 47.54% |
| 2019 | 51.73% | 48.27% |
| 2020 | 49.81% | 50.19% |
| 2021 | 49.38% | 50.62% |
Commonwealth attorney related jobs gender ratio
We compared commonwealth attorneys 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% |
| Commonwealth Attorney | 49% | 51% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Commonwealth attorney demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commonwealth attorneys is White, which makes up 75.6% of all commonwealth attorneys. Comparatively, 7.8% of commonwealth attorneys are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of commonwealth attorneys are Asian.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Commonwealth attorney race
| Commonwealth attorney race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Commonwealth attorney race and ethnicity over time
See how commonwealth attorney racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commonwealth attorney race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.22% | 5.15% | 4.80% | 6.00% |
| 2011 | 81.99% | 5.46% | 4.96% | 5.84% |
| 2012 | 82.07% | 5.09% | 5.13% | 6.02% |
| 2013 | 81.82% | 5.17% | 5.17% | 5.75% |
| 2014 | 81.16% | 5.67% | 5.40% | 5.90% |
| 2015 | 81.07% | 5.33% | 5.48% | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 80.50% | 5.39% | 5.64% | 6.60% |
| 2017 | 80.53% | 5.37% | 5.61% | 6.38% |
| 2018 | 79.89% | 5.54% | 5.54% | 6.99% |
| 2019 | 79.42% | 5.52% | 5.92% | 7.05% |
| 2020 | 76.90% | 5.43% | 6.23% | 7.20% |
| 2021 | 75.56% | 5.57% | 6.39% | 7.79% |
Commonwealth attorney wage gap by race
According to our data, asian commonwealth attorneys have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american commonwealth attorneys have the lowest average salary at $72,813.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,111 |
| White | $76,845 |
| Black or African American | $72,813 |
| Asian | $79,755 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,811 |
Average commonwealth attorney age
See how the average age of commonwealth attorneys varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commonwealth attorney 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 |
Commonwealth attorney age breakdown
The average age of commonwealth attorneys is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the commonwealth attorney population.
Commonwealth attorney age breakdown
| Commonwealth Attorney Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Commonwealth attorney educational attainment
The most common degree for commonwealth attorneys is doctoral degree, with 45% of commonwealth attorneys earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 41% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Doctorate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Commonwealth attorneys by degree level
| Commonwealth attorney degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Commonwealth attorney employment statistics
Company size where commonwealth attorneys work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commonwealth attorneys work.
Commonwealth attorney jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
Commonwealth attorney turnover and employment statistics
Commonwealth attorney unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commonwealth attorneys between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commonwealth attorney unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commonwealth attorney 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 commonwealth attorney tenure
The average commonwealth attorney stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 223 commonwealth attorneys resumes in Zippia's database.
Commonwealth attorney tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Commonwealth attorney LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commonwealth attorneys 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 106,314 |
| Legal Administrator | 6.63% | 56,419 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Commonwealth Attorney | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar commonwealth attorney jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 106,314 |
| Legal Administrator | 6.63% | 56,419 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by commonwealth attorneys
The most common foreign language among commonwealth attorneys is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Carrier, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Commonwealth attorney languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
