Expert witness demographics and statistics in the US
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Expert witness gender statistics
41.8% of expert witnesses are women and 58.2% of expert witnesses are men.
- Male, 58.2%
- Female, 41.8%
Expert witness gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.2% |
| Female | 41.8% |
Expert witness gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,680
Female income
$61,714
Expert witness gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in expert witness positions over time. Currently, 41.8% of expert witnesses are female.
Expert witness gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.12% | 38.88% |
| 2011 | 60.83% | 39.17% |
| 2012 | 61.05% | 38.95% |
| 2013 | 60.63% | 39.37% |
| 2014 | 59.02% | 40.98% |
| 2015 | 60.43% | 39.57% |
| 2016 | 59.70% | 40.30% |
| 2017 | 59.16% | 40.84% |
| 2018 | 61.01% | 38.99% |
| 2019 | 59.37% | 40.63% |
| 2020 | 57.76% | 42.24% |
| 2021 | 58.21% | 41.79% |
Expert witness related jobs gender ratio
We compared expert witnesses with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Expert Witness | 58% | 42% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Expert witness demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among expert witnesses is White, which makes up 68.0% of all expert witnesses. Comparatively, 9.8% of expert witnesses are Asian and 9.1% of expert witnesses are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Expert witness race
| Expert witness race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Expert witness race and ethnicity over time
See how expert witness racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Expert witness race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.79% | 8.12% | 6.47% | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 76.05% | 8.21% | 6.85% | 6.82% |
| 2012 | 74.98% | 8.59% | 7.25% | 7.01% |
| 2013 | 74.87% | 8.28% | 7.66% | 7.01% |
| 2014 | 75.18% | 8.36% | 7.73% | 6.64% |
| 2015 | 74.08% | 7.89% | 8.00% | 7.63% |
| 2016 | 73.85% | 7.82% | 8.37% | 7.51% |
| 2017 | 73.43% | 8.12% | 8.38% | 7.61% |
| 2018 | 73.54% | 7.58% | 8.66% | 7.71% |
| 2019 | 71.32% | 8.13% | 9.35% | 8.58% |
| 2020 | 69.53% | 8.13% | 8.65% | 9.20% |
| 2021 | 68.01% | 8.39% | 9.80% | 9.12% |
Expert witness wage gap by race
According to our data, asian expert witnesses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american expert witnesses have the lowest average salary at $62,780.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,542 |
| White | $66,558 |
| Black or African American | $62,780 |
| Asian | $69,245 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,451 |
Average expert witness age
See how the average age of expert witnesses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Expert witness age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 39.5 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Expert witness age breakdown
The average age of expert witnesses is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the expert witness population.
Expert witness age breakdown
| Expert Witness Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Expert witness educational attainment
The most common degree for expert witnesses is bachelor's degree, with 48% of expert witnesses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Expert witnesses by degree level
| Expert witness degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Expert witness wage gap by degree level
According to the data, expert witnesses with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $77,416 annually. With a Master's degree, expert witnesses earn a median annual income of $73,338 compared to $66,535 for expert witnesses with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,338 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,535 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,416 |
Expert witness employment statistics
Most expert witnesses work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where expert witnesses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where expert witnesses work.
Expert witness jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Expert witness jobs by company type
Employees with the expert witness job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most expert witnesses prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Expert witness jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 15% |
Expert witness jobs by industry
The most common industries for expert witnesses are professional, government and health care.
Expert witness industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 27% |
| Government | 12% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Expert witness turnover and employment statistics
Expert witness unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for expert witnesses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Expert witness unemployment rate by year
| Year | Expert witness unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 5.00% |
| 2013 | 4.70% |
| 2014 | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 3.56% |
| 2016 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.33% |
| 2021 | 4.32% |
Average expert witness tenure
The average expert witness stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 902 expert witnesses resumes in Zippia's database.
Expert witness tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Expert witness LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of expert witnesses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Acquisitions Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 23,110 |
| Marketing Communications Associate | 10.00% | 87,787 |
| Business Development Consultant | 11.05% | 168,111 |
| Environmental Protection Officer | 11.64% | 78,970 |
| Expert Witness | 12.44% | - |
| Capital Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 2,012 |
Similar expert witness jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Acquisitions Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 23,110 |
| Marketing Communications Associate | 10.00% | 87,787 |
| Business Development Consultant | 11.05% | 168,111 |
| Environmental Protection Officer | 11.64% | 78,970 |
| Capital Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 2,012 |
Foreign languages spoken by expert witnesses
The most common foreign language among expert witnesses is Spanish at 30.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 30.3%
- French, 9.1%
- Vietnamese, 6.1%
- German, 6.1%
- Russian, 6.1%
- Other, 42.3%
Expert witness languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.3% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Vietnamese | 6.1% |
| German | 6.1% |
| Russian | 6.1% |
| Other | 42.3% |
