Federal law clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Federal law clerk gender statistics
48.5% of federal law clerks are women and 51.5% of federal law clerks are men.
- Male, 51.5%
- Female, 48.5%
Federal law clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.5% |
| Female | 48.5% |
Federal law clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,176
Female income
$49,694
Federal law clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in federal law clerk positions over time. Currently, 48.5% of federal law clerks are female.
Federal law clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.53% | 42.47% |
| 2011 | 67.96% | 32.04% |
| 2012 | 63.24% | 36.76% |
| 2013 | 53.96% | 46.04% |
| 2014 | 58.57% | 41.43% |
| 2015 | 72.28% | 27.72% |
| 2016 | 64.46% | 35.54% |
| 2017 | 58.25% | 41.75% |
| 2018 | 57.12% | 42.88% |
| 2019 | 49.07% | 50.93% |
| 2020 | 42.81% | 57.19% |
| 2021 | 51.54% | 48.46% |
Federal law clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared federal law 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% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| Federal Law Clerk | 52% | 48% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Federal law clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among federal law clerks is White, which makes up 56.1% of all federal law clerks. Comparatively, 19.3% of federal law clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of federal law clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Federal law clerk race
| Federal law clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Federal law clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how federal law clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Federal law clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.81% | 5.41% | 7.50% | 15.80% |
| 2011 | 71.50% | 6.71% | 4.07% | 14.17% |
| 2012 | 70.20% | 7.56% | 8.43% | 11.34% |
| 2013 | 70.90% | 7.01% | 6.96% | 11.43% |
| 2014 | 73.40% | 3.33% | 6.11% | 13.56% |
| 2015 | 66.55% | 7.28% | 6.16% | 16.77% |
| 2016 | 66.70% | 10.63% | 4.95% | 13.58% |
| 2017 | 72.88% | 6.22% | 5.10% | 13.16% |
| 2018 | 64.40% | 9.82% | 5.89% | 17.00% |
| 2019 | 65.05% | 9.06% | 5.22% | 18.37% |
| 2020 | 66.08% | 5.01% | 7.21% | 17.53% |
| 2021 | 56.08% | 9.55% | 7.20% | 19.27% |
Federal law clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, white federal law clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown federal law clerks have the lowest average salary at $48,733.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,733 |
| White | $53,494 |
| Black or African American | $49,023 |
| Asian | $50,547 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,235 |
Average federal law clerk age
See how the average age of federal law clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Federal law 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 law clerk age breakdown
The average age of federal law clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the federal law clerk population.
Federal law clerk age breakdown
| Federal Law Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Federal law clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for federal law clerks is bachelor's degree, with 47% of federal law clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 41% and doctoral degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Doctorate, 41%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Federal law clerks by degree level
| Federal law clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Doctorate | 41% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Federal law clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, federal law clerks with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $59,064 annually. With a Master's degree, federal law clerks earn a median annual income of $50,443 compared to $49,480 for federal law clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,443 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,481 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,064 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,480 |
Federal law clerk employment statistics
Company size where federal law clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where federal law clerks work.
Federal law clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Federal law clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the federal law clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most federal law clerks prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Federal law clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 24% |
Federal law clerk turnover and employment statistics
Federal law clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for federal law clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Federal law clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Federal law 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 law clerk tenure
The average federal law clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 federal law clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Federal law clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Federal law clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of federal law 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Paralegal | 6.63% | 24,369 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legal Counsel | 11.75% | 10,337 |
| Federal Law Clerk | 12.99% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar federal law clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Paralegal | 6.63% | 24,369 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legal Counsel | 11.75% | 10,337 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by federal law clerks
The most common foreign language among federal law clerks is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- German, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Federal law clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |