Federal appellate clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Federal appellate clerk gender statistics
82.6% of federal appellate clerks are women and 17.4% of federal appellate clerks are men.
- Female, 82.6%
- Male, 17.4%
Federal appellate clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.6% |
| Male | 17.4% |
Federal appellate clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,212
Female income
$39,975
Federal appellate clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in federal appellate clerk positions over time. Currently, 82.6% of federal appellate clerks are female.
Federal appellate clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.14% | 78.86% |
| 2011 | 29.57% | 70.43% |
| 2012 | 25.40% | 74.60% |
| 2013 | 18.83% | 81.17% |
| 2014 | 21.86% | 78.14% |
| 2015 | 34.05% | 65.95% |
| 2016 | 26.42% | 73.58% |
| 2017 | 21.64% | 78.36% |
| 2018 | 20.87% | 79.13% |
| 2019 | 16.02% | 83.98% |
| 2020 | 12.91% | 87.09% |
| 2021 | 17.39% | 82.61% |
Federal appellate clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared federal appellate clerks 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% |
| Federal Appellate Clerk | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Federal appellate clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among federal appellate clerks is White, which makes up 61.4% of all federal appellate clerks. Comparatively, 13.9% of federal appellate clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of federal appellate clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 7.7%
- Asian, 7.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Federal appellate clerk race
| Federal appellate clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 7.7% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Federal appellate clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how federal appellate clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Federal appellate clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.14% | 4.81% | 8.02% | 10.42% |
| 2011 | 76.84% | 6.12% | 4.59% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 75.54% | 6.96% | 8.95% | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 76.24% | 6.41% | 7.48% | 6.06% |
| 2014 | 78.73% | 2.73% | 6.63% | 8.19% |
| 2015 | 71.89% | 6.68% | 6.68% | 11.39% |
| 2016 | 72.04% | 10.03% | 5.47% | 8.21% |
| 2017 | 78.22% | 5.62% | 5.62% | 7.78% |
| 2018 | 69.74% | 9.22% | 6.41% | 11.62% |
| 2019 | 70.39% | 8.46% | 5.74% | 12.99% |
| 2020 | 71.42% | 4.42% | 7.73% | 12.15% |
| 2021 | 61.42% | 8.95% | 7.72% | 13.89% |
Federal appellate clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, white federal appellate clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown federal appellate clerks have the lowest average salary at $39,501.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,501 |
| White | $41,814 |
| Black or African American | $39,645 |
| Asian | $40,393 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,749 |
Average federal appellate clerk age
See how the average age of federal appellate clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Federal appellate clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 30.5 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 35.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 45 |
Federal appellate clerk age breakdown
The average age of federal appellate clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the federal appellate clerk population.
Federal appellate clerk age breakdown
| Federal Appellate Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Federal appellate clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for federal appellate clerks is bachelor's degree, with 48% of federal appellate clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 24% and doctoral degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Doctorate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Federal appellate clerks by degree level
| Federal appellate clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Doctorate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Federal appellate clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, federal appellate clerks with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $44,420 annually. With a Master's degree, federal appellate clerks earn a median annual income of $40,342 compared to $39,870 for federal appellate clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,342 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,879 |
| Doctorate Degree | $44,420 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,870 |
Federal appellate clerk turnover and employment statistics
Federal appellate clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for federal appellate clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Federal appellate clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Federal appellate clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.13% |
| 2011 | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 12.57% |
| 2013 | 11.21% |
| 2014 | 5.88% |
| 2015 | 8.53% |
| 2016 | 5.08% |
| 2017 | 4.00% |
| 2018 | 6.09% |
| 2019 | 3.73% |
| 2020 | 4.50% |
| 2021 | 5.00% |
Average federal appellate clerk tenure
The average federal appellate clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 federal appellate clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Federal appellate clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 59% |
| 3-4 years | 0% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Federal appellate clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of federal appellate clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Senior Attorney | 11.75% | 10,445 |
| Federal Appellate Clerk | 12.99% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar federal appellate clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Senior Attorney | 11.75% | 10,445 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |