Environmental attorney demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental attorney gender statistics
42.4% of environmental attorneys are women and 57.6% of environmental attorneys are men.
- Male, 57.6%
- Female, 42.4%
Environmental attorney gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.6% |
| Female | 42.4% |
Environmental attorney gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,590
Female income
$68,954
Environmental attorney gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental attorney positions over time. Currently, 42.4% of environmental attorneys are female.
Environmental attorney gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2011 | 63.62% | 36.38% |
| 2012 | 63.44% | 36.56% |
| 2013 | 62.85% | 37.15% |
| 2014 | 62.76% | 37.24% |
| 2015 | 60.20% | 39.80% |
| 2016 | 60.10% | 39.90% |
| 2017 | 60.21% | 39.79% |
| 2018 | 60.60% | 39.40% |
| 2019 | 59.90% | 40.10% |
| 2020 | 58.05% | 41.95% |
| 2021 | 57.63% | 42.37% |
Environmental attorney related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental 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% |
| Environmental Attorney | 58% | 42% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Environmental attorney demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental attorneys is White, which makes up 75.4% of all environmental attorneys. Comparatively, 8.2% of environmental attorneys are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of environmental attorneys are Black or African American.
- White, 75.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Environmental attorney race
| Environmental attorney race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Environmental attorney race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental attorney racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental attorney race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.03% | 5.49% | 4.25% | 6.36% |
| 2011 | 81.80% | 5.80% | 4.41% | 6.20% |
| 2012 | 81.87% | 5.43% | 4.58% | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 81.63% | 5.51% | 4.62% | 6.12% |
| 2014 | 80.97% | 6.01% | 4.85% | 6.26% |
| 2015 | 80.87% | 5.67% | 4.93% | 6.68% |
| 2016 | 80.30% | 5.73% | 5.09% | 6.96% |
| 2017 | 80.33% | 5.71% | 5.06% | 6.74% |
| 2018 | 79.69% | 5.88% | 4.99% | 7.35% |
| 2019 | 79.23% | 5.86% | 5.37% | 7.41% |
| 2020 | 76.71% | 5.77% | 5.68% | 7.56% |
| 2021 | 75.37% | 5.90% | 5.84% | 8.15% |
Environmental attorney wage gap by race
According to our data, asian environmental attorneys have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american environmental attorneys have the lowest average salary at $69,796.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,077 |
| White | $73,799 |
| Black or African American | $69,796 |
| Asian | $76,694 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,786 |
Average environmental attorney age
See how the average age of environmental attorneys varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Environmental 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 |
Environmental attorney age breakdown
The average age of environmental attorneys is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the environmental attorney population.
Environmental attorney age breakdown
| Environmental Attorney Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Environmental attorney educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental attorneys is bachelor's degree, with 49% of environmental attorneys earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 42% and doctoral degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Doctorate, 42%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 2%
Environmental attorneys by degree level
| Environmental attorney degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Doctorate | 42% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 2% |
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Environmental attorney employment statistics
Most environmental attorneys work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where environmental attorneys work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental attorneys work.
Environmental attorney jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Environmental attorney jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental attorney job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental attorneys prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Environmental attorney jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 19% |
Environmental attorney jobs by industry
The most common industries for environmental attorneys are professional, government and technology.
Environmental attorney industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 46% |
| Government | 15% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Education | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Environmental attorney turnover and employment statistics
Environmental attorney unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental attorneys between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental attorney unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental 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 environmental attorney tenure
The average environmental attorney stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 environmental attorneys resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental attorney tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Environmental attorney LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Environmental Attorney | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar environmental attorney jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental attorneys
The most common foreign language among environmental attorneys is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and Persian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Persian, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Environmental attorney languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Persian | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |