Immigration attorney demographics and statistics in the US
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Immigration attorney gender statistics
60.5% of immigration attorneys are women and 39.5% of immigration attorneys are men.
- Female, 60.5%
- Male, 39.5%
Immigration attorney gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.5% |
| Male | 39.5% |
Immigration attorney gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,587
Female income
$65,455
Immigration attorney gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in immigration attorney positions over time. Currently, 60.5% of immigration attorneys are female.
Immigration attorney gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.46% | 53.54% |
| 2011 | 45.65% | 54.35% |
| 2012 | 45.46% | 54.54% |
| 2013 | 44.83% | 55.17% |
| 2014 | 44.73% | 55.27% |
| 2015 | 42.07% | 57.93% |
| 2016 | 41.98% | 58.02% |
| 2017 | 42.09% | 57.91% |
| 2018 | 42.48% | 57.52% |
| 2019 | 41.77% | 58.23% |
| 2020 | 39.92% | 60.08% |
| 2021 | 39.51% | 60.49% |
Immigration attorney related jobs gender ratio
We compared immigration 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% |
| Immigration Attorney | 40% | 60% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Immigration attorney demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among immigration attorneys is White, which makes up 76.0% of all immigration attorneys. Comparatively, 7.6% of immigration attorneys are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of immigration attorneys are Asian.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Immigration attorney race
| Immigration attorney race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Immigration attorney race and ethnicity over time
See how immigration attorney racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Immigration attorney race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.67% | 5.00% | 4.67% | 5.85% |
| 2011 | 82.44% | 5.32% | 4.82% | 5.68% |
| 2012 | 82.51% | 4.94% | 5.00% | 5.87% |
| 2013 | 82.27% | 5.03% | 5.03% | 5.60% |
| 2014 | 81.61% | 5.53% | 5.26% | 5.75% |
| 2015 | 81.51% | 5.19% | 5.35% | 6.17% |
| 2016 | 80.94% | 5.25% | 5.51% | 6.45% |
| 2017 | 80.97% | 5.22% | 5.48% | 6.22% |
| 2018 | 80.33% | 5.40% | 5.41% | 6.84% |
| 2019 | 79.87% | 5.38% | 5.78% | 6.90% |
| 2020 | 77.35% | 5.28% | 6.10% | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 76.01% | 5.42% | 6.26% | 7.64% |
Immigration attorney wage gap by race
According to our data, asian immigration attorneys have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american immigration attorneys have the lowest average salary at $66,408.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,001 |
| White | $70,970 |
| Black or African American | $66,408 |
| Asian | $74,298 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,532 |
Average immigration attorney age
See how the average age of immigration attorneys varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Immigration 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 |
Immigration attorney age breakdown
The average age of immigration attorneys is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the immigration attorney population.
Immigration attorney age breakdown
| Immigration Attorney Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Immigration attorney educational attainment
The most common degree for immigration attorneys is doctoral degree, with 47% of immigration attorneys earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 39% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- Doctorate, 47%
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Immigration attorneys by degree level
| Immigration attorney degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Immigration attorney employment statistics
Most immigration attorneys work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where immigration attorneys work
Below, you can see the size of companies where immigration attorneys work.
Immigration attorney jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Immigration attorney jobs by company type
Employees with the immigration attorney job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most immigration attorneys prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Immigration attorney jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 10% |
Immigration attorney jobs by industry
The most common industries for immigration attorneys are professional, non profits and technology.
Immigration attorney industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 44% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Immigration attorney turnover and employment statistics
Immigration attorney unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for immigration attorneys between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Immigration attorney unemployment rate by year
| Year | Immigration 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 immigration attorney tenure
The average immigration attorney stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 498 immigration attorneys resumes in Zippia's database.
Immigration attorney tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Immigration attorney LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of immigration 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Law Clerk | 5.54% | 67,469 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Immigration Attorney | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar immigration attorney jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Law Clerk | 5.54% | 67,469 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by immigration attorneys
The most common foreign language among immigration attorneys is Spanish at 42.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 42.7%
- French, 14.5%
- Russian, 7.3%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Arabic, 4.5%
- Other, 26.5%
Immigration attorney languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.7% |
| French | 14.5% |
| Russian | 7.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Arabic | 4.5% |
| Other | 26.5% |
