Hearing examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Hearing examiner gender statistics
40.9% of hearing examiners are women and 59.1% of hearing examiners are men.
- Male, 59.1%
- Female, 40.9%
Hearing examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.1% |
| Female | 40.9% |
Hearing examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,756
Female income
$57,176
Hearing examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hearing examiner positions over time. Currently, 40.9% of hearing examiners are female.
Hearing examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.75% | 34.25% |
| 2011 | 65.00% | 35.00% |
| 2012 | 64.83% | 35.17% |
| 2013 | 64.24% | 35.76% |
| 2014 | 64.16% | 35.84% |
| 2015 | 61.63% | 38.37% |
| 2016 | 61.54% | 38.46% |
| 2017 | 61.64% | 38.36% |
| 2018 | 62.03% | 37.97% |
| 2019 | 61.34% | 38.66% |
| 2020 | 59.51% | 40.49% |
| 2021 | 59.09% | 40.91% |
Hearing examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared hearing examiners 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% |
| Hearing Examiner | 59% | 41% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Hearing examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hearing examiners is White, which makes up 75.3% of all hearing examiners. Comparatively, 7.9% of hearing examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of hearing examiners are Asian.
- White, 75.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Hearing examiner race
| Hearing examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Hearing examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how hearing examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hearing examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.94% | 5.24% | 4.88% | 6.10% |
| 2011 | 81.71% | 5.55% | 5.04% | 5.93% |
| 2012 | 81.79% | 5.18% | 5.21% | 6.12% |
| 2013 | 81.54% | 5.26% | 5.25% | 5.85% |
| 2014 | 80.88% | 5.76% | 5.48% | 5.99% |
| 2015 | 80.79% | 5.42% | 5.57% | 6.41% |
| 2016 | 80.22% | 5.48% | 5.73% | 6.70% |
| 2017 | 80.25% | 5.46% | 5.70% | 6.47% |
| 2018 | 79.61% | 5.63% | 5.62% | 7.09% |
| 2019 | 79.14% | 5.61% | 6.00% | 7.15% |
| 2020 | 76.62% | 5.52% | 6.31% | 7.30% |
| 2021 | 75.28% | 5.65% | 6.47% | 7.89% |
Hearing examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hearing examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hearing examiners have the lowest average salary at $57,771.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,400 |
| White | $60,612 |
| Black or African American | $57,771 |
| Asian | $62,667 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,456 |
Average hearing examiner age
See how the average age of hearing examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hearing examiner 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 |
Hearing examiner age breakdown
The average age of hearing examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the hearing examiner population.
Hearing examiner age breakdown
| Hearing Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Hearing examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for hearing examiners is bachelor's degree, with 47% of hearing examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 40% and doctoral degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Doctorate, 40%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Hearing examiners by degree level
| Hearing examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Doctorate | 40% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Hearing examiner employment statistics
Company size where hearing examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hearing examiners work.
Hearing examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Hearing examiner jobs by company type
Employees with the hearing examiner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hearing examiners prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Hearing examiner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 25% |
| Government | 58% |
Hearing examiner turnover and employment statistics
Hearing examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hearing examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hearing examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hearing examiner 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 hearing examiner tenure
The average hearing examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 hearing examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Hearing examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Hearing examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hearing examiners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney Law Clerk | 5.54% | 72,641 |
| Litigation Assistant | 6.63% | 6,114 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Hearing Examiner | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar hearing examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney Law Clerk | 5.54% | 72,641 |
| Litigation Assistant | 6.63% | 6,114 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by hearing examiners
- Japanese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Hearing examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |