Immigration lawyer demographics and statistics in the US
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Immigration lawyer gender statistics
85.7% of immigration lawyers are women and 14.3% of immigration lawyers are men.
- Female, 85.7%
- Male, 14.3%
Immigration lawyer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.7% |
| Male | 14.3% |
Immigration lawyer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,344
Female income
$51,293
Immigration lawyer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in immigration lawyer positions over time. Currently, 85.7% of immigration lawyers are female.
Immigration lawyer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.13% | 81.87% |
| 2011 | 17.65% | 82.35% |
| 2012 | 17.54% | 82.46% |
| 2013 | 17.17% | 82.83% |
| 2014 | 17.12% | 82.88% |
| 2015 | 15.64% | 84.36% |
| 2016 | 15.58% | 84.42% |
| 2017 | 15.64% | 84.36% |
| 2018 | 15.86% | 84.14% |
| 2019 | 15.47% | 84.53% |
| 2020 | 14.50% | 85.50% |
| 2021 | 14.29% | 85.71% |
Immigration lawyer related jobs gender ratio
We compared immigration lawyers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration Lawyer | 14% | 86% |
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Immigration lawyer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among immigration lawyers is White, which makes up 80.2% of all immigration lawyers. Comparatively, 6.2% of immigration lawyers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of immigration lawyers are Asian.
- White, 80.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Immigration lawyer race
| Immigration lawyer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 80.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Immigration lawyer race and ethnicity over time
See how immigration lawyer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Immigration lawyer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.82% | 3.67% | 3.44% | 4.43% |
| 2011 | 86.60% | 3.98% | 3.59% | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 86.67% | 3.61% | 3.76% | 4.45% |
| 2013 | 86.42% | 3.69% | 3.80% | 4.18% |
| 2014 | 85.76% | 4.20% | 4.03% | 4.33% |
| 2015 | 85.67% | 3.85% | 4.12% | 4.75% |
| 2016 | 85.10% | 3.92% | 4.28% | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 85.13% | 3.89% | 4.25% | 4.81% |
| 2018 | 84.49% | 4.07% | 4.17% | 5.42% |
| 2019 | 84.02% | 4.05% | 4.55% | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 81.50% | 3.95% | 4.86% | 5.63% |
| 2021 | 80.17% | 4.09% | 5.03% | 6.22% |
Immigration lawyer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian immigration lawyers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american immigration lawyers have the lowest average salary at $52,222.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,766 |
| White | $56,713 |
| Black or African American | $52,222 |
| Asian | $60,034 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,322 |
Average immigration lawyer age
See how the average age of immigration lawyers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Immigration lawyer 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 lawyer age breakdown
The average age of immigration lawyers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the immigration lawyer population.
Immigration lawyer age breakdown
| Immigration Lawyer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Immigration lawyer educational attainment
The most common degree for immigration lawyers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of immigration lawyers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 33% and doctoral degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Doctorate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Immigration lawyers by degree level
| Immigration lawyer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Doctorate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Immigration lawyer turnover and employment statistics
Immigration lawyer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for immigration lawyers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Immigration lawyer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Immigration lawyer 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 lawyer tenure
The average immigration lawyer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 immigration lawyers resumes in Zippia's database.
Immigration lawyer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 23% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Immigration lawyer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of immigration lawyers 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 |
| Attorney's Assistant | 6.63% | 6,425 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Immigration Lawyer | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar immigration lawyer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Law Clerk | 5.54% | 67,469 |
| Attorney's Assistant | 6.63% | 6,425 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by immigration lawyers
The most common foreign language among immigration lawyers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Immigration lawyer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
