Court appointed special advocate demographics and statistics in the US
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Court appointed special advocate gender statistics
87.0% of court appointed special advocates are women and 13.0% of court appointed special advocates are men.
- Female, 87.0%
- Male, 13.0%
Court appointed special advocate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.0% |
| Male | 13.0% |
Court appointed special advocate gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,657
Female income
$36,845
Court appointed special advocate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in court appointed special advocate positions over time. Currently, 87.0% of court appointed special advocates are female.
Court appointed special advocate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.36% | 85.64% |
| 2011 | 11.91% | 88.09% |
| 2012 | 13.09% | 86.91% |
| 2013 | 14.56% | 85.44% |
| 2014 | 12.01% | 87.99% |
| 2015 | 11.29% | 88.71% |
| 2016 | 13.33% | 86.67% |
| 2017 | 13.46% | 86.54% |
| 2018 | 12.19% | 87.81% |
| 2019 | 13.06% | 86.94% |
| 2020 | 12.88% | 87.12% |
| 2021 | 13.03% | 86.97% |
Court appointed special advocate related jobs gender ratio
We compared court appointed special advocates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate | 13% | 87% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Court appointed special advocate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among court appointed special advocates is White, which makes up 56.0% of all court appointed special advocates. Comparatively, 18.4% of court appointed special advocates are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of court appointed special advocates are Black or African American.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Court appointed special advocate race
| Court appointed special advocate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Court appointed special advocate race and ethnicity over time
See how court appointed special advocate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Court appointed special advocate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.66% | 16.05% | 5.92% | 14.40% |
| 2011 | 62.20% | 15.32% | 5.71% | 13.70% |
| 2012 | 60.27% | 13.52% | 5.38% | 15.28% |
| 2013 | 58.57% | 14.88% | 6.20% | 15.20% |
| 2014 | 61.95% | 11.98% | 6.55% | 15.75% |
| 2015 | 60.63% | 14.01% | 5.52% | 15.21% |
| 2016 | 60.33% | 13.78% | 6.23% | 15.56% |
| 2017 | 58.61% | 13.62% | 5.78% | 17.15% |
| 2018 | 58.85% | 11.74% | 6.58% | 18.50% |
| 2019 | 58.87% | 12.86% | 6.34% | 17.85% |
| 2020 | 55.85% | 12.34% | 6.06% | 18.91% |
| 2021 | 55.99% | 11.95% | 6.97% | 18.41% |
Court appointed special advocate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian court appointed special advocates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american court appointed special advocates have the lowest average salary at $37,092.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,641 |
| White | $37,375 |
| Black or African American | $37,092 |
| Asian | $38,496 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,693 |
Average court appointed special advocate age
See how the average age of court appointed special advocates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Court appointed special advocate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Court appointed special advocate age breakdown
The average age of court appointed special advocates is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the court appointed special advocate population.
Court appointed special advocate age breakdown
| Court Appointed Special Advocate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Court appointed special advocate educational attainment
The most common degree for court appointed special advocates is bachelor's degree, with 62% of court appointed special advocates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 13%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Court appointed special advocates by degree level
| Court appointed special advocate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Court appointed special advocate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, court appointed special advocates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,518 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, court appointed special advocates earn a median annual income of $37,796 compared to $35,701 for court appointed special advocates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,518 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,583 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,796 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,701 |
Court appointed special advocate employment statistics
Most court appointed special advocates work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where court appointed special advocates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where court appointed special advocates work.
Court appointed special advocate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Court appointed special advocate jobs by company type
Employees with the court appointed special advocate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most court appointed special advocates prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Court appointed special advocate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 28% |
| Government | 54% |
Court appointed special advocate jobs by industry
The most common industries for court appointed special advocates are government, non profits and education.
Court appointed special advocate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 44% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Education | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Court appointed special advocate turnover and employment statistics
Court appointed special advocate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for court appointed special advocates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Court appointed special advocate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Court appointed special advocate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average court appointed special advocate tenure
The average court appointed special advocate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,836 court appointed special advocates resumes in Zippia's database.
Court appointed special advocate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Court appointed special advocate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of court appointed special advocates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Student Recruiter | 10.75% | 37,196 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate | 11.48% | - |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Behavioral Health Specialist | 15.06% | 130,222 |
Similar court appointed special advocate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Student Recruiter | 10.75% | 37,196 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Behavioral Health Specialist | 15.06% | 130,222 |
Foreign languages spoken by court appointed special advocates
The most common foreign language among court appointed special advocates is Spanish at 69.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 3.4%.
- Spanish, 69.7%
- French, 10.1%
- Italian, 3.4%
- Portuguese, 2.2%
- Russian, 2.2%
- Other, 12.4%
Court appointed special advocate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.7% |
| French | 10.1% |
| Italian | 3.4% |
| Portuguese | 2.2% |
| Russian | 2.2% |
| Other | 12.4% |
