Corporate lawyer demographics and statistics in the US
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Corporate lawyer gender statistics
56.3% of corporate lawyers are women and 43.7% of corporate lawyers are men.
- Female, 56.3%
- Male, 43.7%
Corporate lawyer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% |
| Male | 43.7% |
Corporate lawyer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$105,407
Female income
$97,209
Corporate lawyer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporate lawyer positions over time. Currently, 56.3% of corporate lawyers are female.
Corporate lawyer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.73% | 49.27% |
| 2011 | 49.91% | 50.09% |
| 2012 | 49.72% | 50.28% |
| 2013 | 49.08% | 50.92% |
| 2014 | 48.99% | 51.01% |
| 2015 | 46.29% | 53.71% |
| 2016 | 46.19% | 53.81% |
| 2017 | 46.30% | 53.70% |
| 2018 | 46.71% | 53.29% |
| 2019 | 45.98% | 54.02% |
| 2020 | 44.09% | 55.91% |
| 2021 | 43.66% | 56.34% |
Corporate lawyer related jobs gender ratio
We compared corporate 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% |
| Corporate Lawyer | 44% | 56% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Corporate lawyer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corporate lawyers is White, which makes up 76.1% of all corporate lawyers. Comparatively, 7.6% of corporate lawyers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of corporate lawyers are Asian.
- White, 76.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Corporate lawyer race
| Corporate lawyer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Corporate lawyer race and ethnicity over time
See how corporate lawyer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corporate lawyer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.73% | 4.98% | 4.65% | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 82.50% | 5.30% | 4.81% | 5.66% |
| 2012 | 82.58% | 4.92% | 4.98% | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 82.33% | 5.01% | 5.02% | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 81.67% | 5.51% | 5.25% | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 81.58% | 5.17% | 5.33% | 6.14% |
| 2016 | 81.01% | 5.23% | 5.49% | 6.43% |
| 2017 | 81.04% | 5.20% | 5.46% | 6.20% |
| 2018 | 80.40% | 5.38% | 5.39% | 6.82% |
| 2019 | 79.93% | 5.36% | 5.77% | 6.88% |
| 2020 | 77.41% | 5.26% | 6.08% | 7.03% |
| 2021 | 76.07% | 5.40% | 6.24% | 7.62% |
Corporate lawyer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian corporate lawyers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american corporate lawyers have the lowest average salary at $99,085.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $104,236 |
| White | $108,187 |
| Black or African American | $99,085 |
| Asian | $114,949 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,309 |
Average corporate lawyer age
See how the average age of corporate lawyers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Corporate 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 |
Corporate lawyer age breakdown
The average age of corporate lawyers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the corporate lawyer population.
Corporate lawyer age breakdown
| Corporate Lawyer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Corporate lawyer educational attainment
The most common degree for corporate lawyers is bachelor's degree, with 35% of corporate lawyers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 29% and doctoral degree degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Doctorate, 29%
- Master's, 25%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Corporate lawyers by degree level
| Corporate lawyer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Doctorate | 29% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Corporate lawyer employment statistics
Company size where corporate lawyers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corporate lawyers work.
Corporate lawyer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Corporate lawyer jobs by industry
The most common industries for corporate lawyers are professional, finance and technology.
Corporate lawyer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 45% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Start-up | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
Corporate lawyer turnover and employment statistics
Corporate lawyer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corporate lawyers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corporate lawyer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corporate 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 corporate lawyer tenure
The average corporate lawyer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 corporate lawyers resumes in Zippia's database.
Corporate lawyer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 50% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Corporate lawyer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corporate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Career Law Clerk | 5.54% | 68,536 |
| Litigation Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 9,152 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Corporate Lawyer | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar corporate lawyer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Career Law Clerk | 5.54% | 68,536 |
| Litigation Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 9,152 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by corporate lawyers
The most common foreign language among corporate lawyers is Spanish at 38.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 26.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 38.2%
- French, 26.5%
- Russian, 8.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Italian, 5.9%
- Other, 14.7%
Corporate lawyer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.2% |
| French | 26.5% |
| Russian | 8.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Italian | 5.9% |
| Other | 14.7% |
