Court magistrate demographics and statistics in the US
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Court magistrate gender statistics
48.8% of court magistrates are women and 51.2% of court magistrates are men.
- Male, 51.2%
- Female, 48.8%
Court magistrate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.2% |
| Female | 48.8% |
Court magistrate gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,787
Female income
$54,961
Court magistrate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in court magistrate positions over time. Currently, 48.8% of court magistrates are female.
Court magistrate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.65% | 58.35% |
| 2011 | 45.54% | 54.46% |
| 2012 | 46.75% | 53.25% |
| 2013 | 44.62% | 55.38% |
| 2014 | 52.47% | 47.53% |
| 2015 | 51.06% | 48.94% |
| 2016 | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 2017 | 55.42% | 44.58% |
| 2018 | 49.97% | 50.03% |
| 2019 | 46.71% | 53.29% |
| 2020 | 42.78% | 57.22% |
| 2021 | 51.16% | 48.84% |
Court magistrate related jobs gender ratio
We compared court magistrates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Court Magistrate | 51% | 49% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Court magistrate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among court magistrates is White, which makes up 58.6% of all court magistrates. Comparatively, 19.0% of court magistrates are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of court magistrates are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Court magistrate race
| Court magistrate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Court magistrate race and ethnicity over time
See how court magistrate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Court magistrate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.94% | 12.11% | 2.94% | 14.82% |
| 2011 | 67.75% | 12.36% | 3.64% | 13.15% |
| 2012 | 65.36% | 11.57% | 3.74% | 15.28% |
| 2013 | 66.49% | 13.15% | 3.21% | 14.10% |
| 2014 | 65.90% | 13.38% | 2.89% | 14.42% |
| 2015 | 63.92% | 12.69% | 2.91% | 16.13% |
| 2016 | 61.63% | 13.22% | 2.87% | 18.21% |
| 2017 | 62.84% | 13.09% | 4.00% | 15.94% |
| 2018 | 63.24% | 15.08% | 3.44% | 14.48% |
| 2019 | 63.48% | 10.62% | 4.29% | 18.51% |
| 2020 | 63.61% | 12.64% | 2.72% | 15.77% |
| 2021 | 58.55% | 12.47% | 4.23% | 19.01% |
Court magistrate wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown court magistrates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino court magistrates have the lowest average salary at $58,422.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,439 |
| White | $58,643 |
| Black or African American | $58,977 |
| Asian | $58,459 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,422 |
Average court magistrate age
See how the average age of court magistrates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Court magistrate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 51 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 51.5 | 48 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Court magistrate age breakdown
The average age of court magistrates is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the court magistrate population.
Court magistrate age breakdown
| Court Magistrate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Court magistrate educational attainment
The most common degree for court magistrates is bachelor's degree, with 54% of court magistrates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 12%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Court magistrates by degree level
| Court magistrate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Court magistrate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, court magistrates with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $60,085 annually. With a Associate degree, court magistrates earn a median annual income of $55,836 compared to $55,310 for court magistrates with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,310 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,085 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,836 |
Court magistrate employment statistics
Company size where court magistrates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where court magistrates work.
Court magistrate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 45% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Court magistrate turnover and employment statistics
Court magistrate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for court magistrates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Court magistrate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Court magistrate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 4.71% |
| 2012 | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 3.64% |
| 2014 | 2.62% |
| 2015 | 2.30% |
| 2016 | 2.23% |
| 2017 | 2.01% |
| 2018 | 2.16% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 1.34% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average court magistrate tenure
The average court magistrate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 154 court magistrates resumes in Zippia's database.
Court magistrate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Court magistrate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of court magistrates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Officer | 6.73% | 56,957 |
| Circulation Representative | 7.19% | 96,530 |
| Microfilmer | 8.60% | 118 |
| Credit Rating Inspector | 8.99% | 21,641 |
| Court Magistrate | 10.21% | - |
| Student Library Assistant | 11.16% | 11,257 |
| Human Resources Technician | 15.31% | 39,846 |
Similar court magistrate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Officer | 6.73% | 56,957 |
| Circulation Representative | 7.19% | 96,530 |
| Microfilmer | 8.60% | 118 |
| Credit Rating Inspector | 8.99% | 21,641 |
| Student Library Assistant | 11.16% | 11,257 |
| Human Resources Technician | 15.31% | 39,846 |
Foreign languages spoken by court magistrates
The most common foreign language among court magistrates is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Igbo, 10.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Court magistrate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Igbo | 10.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |