Criminal district attorney demographics and statistics in the US
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Criminal district attorney gender statistics
47.9% of criminal district attorneys are women and 52.1% of criminal district attorneys are men.
- Male, 52.1%
- Female, 47.9%
Criminal district attorney gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.1% |
| Female | 47.9% |
Criminal district attorney gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,978
Female income
$68,503
Criminal district attorney gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in criminal district attorney positions over time. Currently, 47.9% of criminal district attorneys are female.
Criminal district attorney gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.09% | 40.91% |
| 2011 | 58.29% | 41.71% |
| 2012 | 58.11% | 41.89% |
| 2013 | 57.48% | 42.52% |
| 2014 | 57.39% | 42.61% |
| 2015 | 54.73% | 45.27% |
| 2016 | 54.63% | 45.37% |
| 2017 | 54.74% | 45.26% |
| 2018 | 55.14% | 44.86% |
| 2019 | 54.42% | 45.58% |
| 2020 | 52.51% | 47.49% |
| 2021 | 52.08% | 47.92% |
Criminal district attorney related jobs gender ratio
We compared criminal district 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% |
| Criminal District Attorney | 52% | 48% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Criminal district attorney demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among criminal district attorneys is White, which makes up 75.9% of all criminal district attorneys. Comparatively, 7.7% of criminal district attorneys are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of criminal district attorneys are Asian.
- White, 75.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Criminal district attorney race
| Criminal district attorney race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Criminal district attorney race and ethnicity over time
See how criminal district attorney racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Criminal district attorney race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.53% | 5.05% | 4.71% | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 82.30% | 5.36% | 4.86% | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 82.38% | 4.99% | 5.04% | 5.92% |
| 2013 | 82.13% | 5.07% | 5.07% | 5.65% |
| 2014 | 81.47% | 5.57% | 5.30% | 5.79% |
| 2015 | 81.38% | 5.23% | 5.39% | 6.21% |
| 2016 | 80.81% | 5.29% | 5.55% | 6.50% |
| 2017 | 80.84% | 5.27% | 5.52% | 6.27% |
| 2018 | 80.20% | 5.44% | 5.45% | 6.88% |
| 2019 | 79.73% | 5.42% | 5.82% | 6.95% |
| 2020 | 77.21% | 5.33% | 6.14% | 7.10% |
| 2021 | 75.88% | 5.47% | 6.30% | 7.68% |
Criminal district attorney wage gap by race
According to our data, asian criminal district attorneys have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american criminal district attorneys have the lowest average salary at $69,308.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,488 |
| White | $73,132 |
| Black or African American | $69,308 |
| Asian | $75,892 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,255 |
Average criminal district attorney age
See how the average age of criminal district attorneys varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Criminal district 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 |
Criminal district attorney age breakdown
The average age of criminal district attorneys is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the criminal district attorney population.
Criminal district attorney age breakdown
| Criminal District Attorney Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Criminal district attorney educational attainment
The most common degree for criminal district attorneys is doctoral degree, with 47% of criminal district attorneys earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 46% and bachelor's degree degree at 4%.
- Doctorate, 47%
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 4%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Criminal district attorneys by degree level
| Criminal district attorney degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Criminal district attorney employment statistics
Company size where criminal district attorneys work
Below, you can see the size of companies where criminal district attorneys work.
Criminal district attorney jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Criminal district attorney turnover and employment statistics
Criminal district attorney unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for criminal district attorneys between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Criminal district attorney unemployment rate by year
| Year | Criminal district 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 criminal district attorney tenure
The average criminal district attorney stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 167 criminal district attorneys resumes in Zippia's database.
Criminal district attorney tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Criminal district attorney LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of criminal district 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Law Clerk | 5.54% | 67,469 |
| Legal Administrator | 6.63% | 56,419 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Criminal District Attorney | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar criminal district attorney jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Law Clerk | 5.54% | 67,469 |
| Legal Administrator | 6.63% | 56,419 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by criminal district attorneys
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
Criminal district attorney languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
