Immigration paralegal demographics and statistics in the US
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Immigration paralegal demographics by:
Immigration paralegal gender statistics
73.7% of immigration paralegals are women and 26.3% of immigration paralegals are men.
- Female, 73.7%
- Male, 26.3%
Immigration paralegal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.7% |
| Male | 26.3% |
Immigration paralegal gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,047
Female income
$66,913
Immigration paralegal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in immigration paralegal positions over time. Currently, 73.7% of immigration paralegals are female.
Immigration paralegal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.30% | 75.70% |
| 2011 | 23.26% | 76.74% |
| 2012 | 23.71% | 76.29% |
| 2013 | 24.15% | 75.85% |
| 2014 | 22.36% | 77.64% |
| 2015 | 25.99% | 74.01% |
| 2016 | 23.87% | 76.13% |
| 2017 | 26.62% | 73.38% |
| 2018 | 26.04% | 73.96% |
| 2019 | 23.11% | 76.89% |
| 2020 | 24.55% | 75.45% |
| 2021 | 26.25% | 73.75% |
Immigration paralegal related jobs gender ratio
We compared immigration paralegals with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, advisory title officer and court monitor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Court Stenographer | 6% | 94% |
| Paralegal Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Legal Transcriptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Immigration Paralegal | 26% | 74% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Immigration paralegal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among immigration paralegals is White, which makes up 59.0% of all immigration paralegals. Comparatively, 22.1% of immigration paralegals are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of immigration paralegals are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.1%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Immigration paralegal race
| Immigration paralegal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Immigration paralegal race and ethnicity over time
See how immigration paralegal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Immigration paralegal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.71% | 9.49% | 4.43% | 18.09% |
| 2011 | 66.65% | 9.11% | 4.38% | 17.64% |
| 2012 | 63.87% | 9.08% | 4.86% | 19.70% |
| 2013 | 65.58% | 9.16% | 4.09% | 18.45% |
| 2014 | 65.42% | 7.98% | 4.34% | 19.82% |
| 2015 | 64.72% | 8.26% | 4.49% | 19.54% |
| 2016 | 63.05% | 9.39% | 4.59% | 20.25% |
| 2017 | 63.09% | 9.00% | 4.02% | 21.27% |
| 2018 | 63.11% | 8.96% | 4.43% | 20.54% |
| 2019 | 64.47% | 8.04% | 5.01% | 20.26% |
| 2020 | 60.23% | 8.67% | 4.56% | 21.77% |
| 2021 | 59.00% | 8.33% | 5.42% | 22.11% |
Immigration paralegal wage gap by race
According to our data, asian immigration paralegals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown immigration paralegals have the lowest average salary at $66,085.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,085 |
| White | $67,754 |
| Black or African American | $71,757 |
| Asian | $71,836 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,994 |
Average immigration paralegal age
See how the average age of immigration paralegals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Immigration paralegal age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 50 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 41 |
| White | 39 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Immigration paralegal age breakdown
The average age of immigration paralegals is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the immigration paralegal population.
Immigration paralegal age breakdown
| Immigration Paralegal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Immigration paralegal educational attainment
The most common degree for immigration paralegals is bachelor's degree, with 60% of immigration paralegals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 12%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Immigration paralegals by degree level
| Immigration paralegal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Immigration paralegal wage gap by degree level
According to the data, immigration paralegals with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $77,680 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, immigration paralegals earn a median annual income of $74,178 compared to $73,550 for immigration paralegals with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,550 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,495 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,178 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,680 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,347 |
Immigration paralegal employment statistics
Most immigration paralegals work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where immigration paralegals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where immigration paralegals work.
Immigration paralegal jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Immigration paralegal jobs by company type
Employees with the immigration paralegal job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most immigration paralegals prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Immigration paralegal jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 3% |
Immigration paralegal jobs by industry
The most common industries for immigration paralegals are professional, finance and technology.
Immigration paralegal industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 50% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Immigration paralegal turnover and employment statistics
Immigration paralegal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for immigration paralegals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Immigration paralegal unemployment rate by year
| Year | Immigration paralegal unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 5.62% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 3.07% |
| 2017 | 2.56% |
| 2018 | 2.62% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 3.92% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average immigration paralegal tenure
The average immigration paralegal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,508 immigration paralegals resumes in Zippia's database.
Immigration paralegal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Immigration paralegal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of immigration paralegals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Official Court Reporter | 4.96% | 2,439 |
| Abstract Clerk | 7.68% | 66,444 |
| Immigration Paralegal | 9.16% | - |
| Tariff Expert | 12.79% | 8,317 |
Similar immigration paralegal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Official Court Reporter | 4.96% | 2,439 |
| Abstract Clerk | 7.68% | 66,444 |
| Tariff Expert | 12.79% | 8,317 |
Foreign languages spoken by immigration paralegals
The most common foreign language among immigration paralegals is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- French, 11.6%
- Portuguese, 5.5%
- Russian, 5.1%
- Mandarin, 3.3%
- Other, 20.7%
Immigration paralegal languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| French | 11.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.5% |
| Russian | 5.1% |
| Mandarin | 3.3% |
| Other | 20.7% |
