Estate planning attorney demographics and statistics in the US
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Estate planning attorney demographics by:
Estate planning attorney gender statistics
54.8% of estate planning attorneys are women and 45.2% of estate planning attorneys are men.
- Female, 54.8%
- Male, 45.2%
Estate planning attorney gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% |
| Male | 45.2% |
Estate planning attorney gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,591
Female income
$66,363
Estate planning attorney gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in estate planning attorney positions over time. Currently, 54.8% of estate planning attorneys are female.
Estate planning attorney gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.31% | 47.69% |
| 2011 | 51.49% | 48.51% |
| 2012 | 51.30% | 48.70% |
| 2013 | 50.66% | 49.34% |
| 2014 | 50.56% | 49.44% |
| 2015 | 47.86% | 52.14% |
| 2016 | 47.76% | 52.24% |
| 2017 | 47.87% | 52.13% |
| 2018 | 48.28% | 51.72% |
| 2019 | 47.55% | 52.45% |
| 2020 | 45.65% | 54.35% |
| 2021 | 45.22% | 54.78% |
Estate planning attorney related jobs gender ratio
We compared estate planning 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% |
| Estate Planning Attorney | 45% | 55% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Estate planning attorney demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among estate planning attorneys is White, which makes up 75.1% of all estate planning attorneys. Comparatively, 8.0% of estate planning attorneys are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of estate planning attorneys are Asian.
- White, 75.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Estate planning attorney race
| Estate planning attorney race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Estate planning attorney race and ethnicity over time
See how estate planning attorney racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Estate planning attorney race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.74% | 5.30% | 4.95% | 6.17% |
| 2011 | 81.51% | 5.62% | 5.10% | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 81.58% | 5.24% | 5.27% | 6.19% |
| 2013 | 81.34% | 5.33% | 5.31% | 5.92% |
| 2014 | 80.67% | 5.83% | 5.54% | 6.07% |
| 2015 | 80.58% | 5.49% | 5.63% | 6.48% |
| 2016 | 80.01% | 5.55% | 5.79% | 6.77% |
| 2017 | 80.04% | 5.52% | 5.76% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 79.40% | 5.70% | 5.68% | 7.16% |
| 2019 | 78.93% | 5.68% | 6.06% | 7.22% |
| 2020 | 76.42% | 5.58% | 6.37% | 7.37% |
| 2021 | 75.08% | 5.72% | 6.54% | 7.96% |
Estate planning attorney wage gap by race
According to our data, asian estate planning attorneys have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american estate planning attorneys have the lowest average salary at $67,338.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,992 |
| White | $72,006 |
| Black or African American | $67,338 |
| Asian | $75,414 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,488 |
Average estate planning attorney age
See how the average age of estate planning attorneys varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Estate planning 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 |
Estate planning attorney age breakdown
The average age of estate planning attorneys is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the estate planning attorney population.
Estate planning attorney age breakdown
| Estate Planning Attorney Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Estate planning attorney educational attainment
The most common degree for estate planning attorneys is doctoral degree, with 47% of estate planning 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%
- Master's, 4%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Estate planning attorneys by degree level
| Estate planning attorney degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Company size where estate planning attorneys work
Below, you can see the size of companies where estate planning attorneys work.
Estate planning attorney jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Estate planning attorney jobs by industry
The most common industries for estate planning attorneys are professional, finance and retail.
Estate planning attorney industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 33% |
| Finance | 15% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Media | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Estate planning attorney turnover and employment statistics
Estate planning attorney unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for estate planning attorneys between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Estate planning attorney unemployment rate by year
| Year | Estate planning 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 estate planning attorney tenure
The average estate planning attorney stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 139 estate planning attorneys resumes in Zippia's database.
Estate planning attorney tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Estate planning attorney LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of estate planning 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Career Law Clerk | 5.54% | 68,536 |
| Contractor-Paralegal | 6.63% | 15,609 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Estate Planning Attorney | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar estate planning attorney jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Career Law Clerk | 5.54% | 68,536 |
| Contractor-Paralegal | 6.63% | 15,609 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by estate planning attorneys
The most common foreign language among estate planning attorneys is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Nepali at 12.5% and Gujarati is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Nepali, 12.5%
- Gujarati, 12.5%
- Hindi, 12.5%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
Estate planning attorney languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Nepali | 12.5% |
| Gujarati | 12.5% |
| Hindi | 12.5% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |