Deputy chief counsel demographics and statistics in the US
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Deputy chief counsel gender statistics
38.9% of deputy chief counsels are women and 61.1% of deputy chief counsels are men.
- Male, 61.1%
- Female, 38.9%
Deputy chief counsel gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.1% |
| Female | 38.9% |
Deputy chief counsel gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$116,220
Female income
$110,733
Deputy chief counsel gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deputy chief counsel positions over time. Currently, 38.9% of deputy chief counsels are female.
Deputy chief counsel gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.65% | 32.35% |
| 2011 | 66.93% | 33.07% |
| 2012 | 66.76% | 33.24% |
| 2013 | 66.19% | 33.81% |
| 2014 | 66.11% | 33.89% |
| 2015 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
| 2016 | 63.55% | 36.45% |
| 2017 | 63.65% | 36.35% |
| 2018 | 64.03% | 35.97% |
| 2019 | 63.35% | 36.65% |
| 2020 | 61.56% | 38.44% |
| 2021 | 61.15% | 38.85% |
Deputy chief counsel related jobs gender ratio
We compared deputy chief counsels 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% |
| Deputy Chief Counsel | 61% | 39% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Deputy chief counsel demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deputy chief counsels is White, which makes up 75.2% of all deputy chief counsels. Comparatively, 7.9% of deputy chief counsels are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of deputy chief counsels are Asian.
- White, 75.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Deputy chief counsel race
| Deputy chief counsel race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Deputy chief counsel race and ethnicity over time
See how deputy chief counsel racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deputy chief counsel race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.89% | 5.26% | 4.90% | 6.12% |
| 2011 | 81.66% | 5.57% | 5.06% | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 81.73% | 5.19% | 5.23% | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 81.49% | 5.28% | 5.27% | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 80.82% | 5.78% | 5.50% | 6.01% |
| 2015 | 80.73% | 5.44% | 5.58% | 6.43% |
| 2016 | 80.16% | 5.50% | 5.74% | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 80.19% | 5.47% | 5.71% | 6.49% |
| 2018 | 79.55% | 5.65% | 5.64% | 7.11% |
| 2019 | 79.08% | 5.63% | 6.02% | 7.17% |
| 2020 | 76.57% | 5.54% | 6.33% | 7.32% |
| 2021 | 75.23% | 5.67% | 6.49% | 7.91% |
Deputy chief counsel wage gap by race
According to our data, asian deputy chief counsels have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american deputy chief counsels have the lowest average salary at $112,005.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $115,447 |
| White | $118,041 |
| Black or African American | $112,005 |
| Asian | $122,395 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $113,500 |
Average deputy chief counsel age
See how the average age of deputy chief counsels varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Deputy chief counsel 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 |
Deputy chief counsel age breakdown
The average age of deputy chief counsels is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the deputy chief counsel population.
Deputy chief counsel age breakdown
| Deputy Chief Counsel Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Deputy chief counsel educational attainment
The most common degree for deputy chief counsels is bachelor's degree, with 46% of deputy chief counsels earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 38% and doctoral degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Doctorate, 38%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Deputy chief counsels by degree level
| Deputy chief counsel degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Doctorate | 38% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Deputy chief counsel employment statistics
Most deputy chief counsels work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where deputy chief counsels work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deputy chief counsels work.
Deputy chief counsel jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Deputy chief counsel jobs by company type
Employees with the deputy chief counsel job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most deputy chief counsels prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Deputy chief counsel jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 39% |
Deputy chief counsel jobs by industry
The most common industries for deputy chief counsels are government, technology and professional.
Deputy chief counsel industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Deputy chief counsel turnover and employment statistics
Deputy chief counsel unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deputy chief counsels between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deputy chief counsel unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deputy chief counsel 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 deputy chief counsel tenure
The average deputy chief counsel stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 893 deputy chief counsels resumes in Zippia's database.
Deputy chief counsel tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Deputy chief counsel LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deputy chief counsels 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 67,642 |
| Legal Administrator | 6.63% | 56,419 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Deputy Chief Counsel | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar deputy chief counsel jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 67,642 |
| Legal Administrator | 6.63% | 56,419 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by deputy chief counsels
The most common foreign language among deputy chief counsels is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 16.4%
- Chinese, 5.5%
- German, 5.5%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Other, 29.0%
Deputy chief counsel languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 16.4% |
| Chinese | 5.5% |
| German | 5.5% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Other | 29.0% |
