Judicial assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Judicial assistant gender statistics
82.4% of judicial assistants are women and 17.6% of judicial assistants are men.
- Female, 82.4%
- Male, 17.6%
Judicial assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.4% |
| Male | 17.6% |
Judicial assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,612
Female income
$45,431
Judicial assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in judicial assistant positions over time. Currently, 82.4% of judicial assistants are female.
Judicial assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.19% | 83.81% |
| 2011 | 15.42% | 84.58% |
| 2012 | 15.75% | 84.25% |
| 2013 | 16.07% | 83.93% |
| 2014 | 14.77% | 85.23% |
| 2015 | 17.44% | 82.56% |
| 2016 | 15.87% | 84.13% |
| 2017 | 17.92% | 82.08% |
| 2018 | 17.48% | 82.52% |
| 2019 | 15.31% | 84.69% |
| 2020 | 16.37% | 83.63% |
| 2021 | 17.64% | 82.36% |
Judicial assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared judicial assistants 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% |
| Judicial Assistant | 18% | 82% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Judicial assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among judicial assistants is White, which makes up 59.3% of all judicial assistants. Comparatively, 21.9% of judicial assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of judicial assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.9%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Judicial assistant race
| Judicial assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Judicial assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how judicial assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Judicial assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.97% | 9.45% | 4.41% | 17.90% |
| 2011 | 66.90% | 9.06% | 4.36% | 17.45% |
| 2012 | 64.12% | 9.03% | 4.85% | 19.51% |
| 2013 | 65.84% | 9.11% | 4.07% | 18.26% |
| 2014 | 65.67% | 7.93% | 4.32% | 19.63% |
| 2015 | 64.97% | 8.22% | 4.48% | 19.35% |
| 2016 | 63.30% | 9.35% | 4.58% | 20.06% |
| 2017 | 63.34% | 8.96% | 4.00% | 21.09% |
| 2018 | 63.36% | 8.91% | 4.42% | 20.35% |
| 2019 | 64.72% | 7.99% | 5.00% | 20.07% |
| 2020 | 60.48% | 8.62% | 4.54% | 21.59% |
| 2021 | 59.26% | 8.29% | 5.40% | 21.93% |
Judicial assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian judicial assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown judicial assistants have the lowest average salary at $44,972.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,972 |
| White | $45,897 |
| Black or African American | $48,101 |
| Asian | $48,145 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,031 |
Average judicial assistant age
See how the average age of judicial assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Judicial assistant 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 |
Judicial assistant age breakdown
The average age of judicial assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the judicial assistant population.
Judicial assistant age breakdown
| Judicial Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Judicial assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for judicial assistants is bachelor's degree, with 53% of judicial assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Judicial assistants by degree level
| Judicial assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Judicial assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, judicial assistants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $51,322 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, judicial assistants earn a median annual income of $49,424 compared to $49,081 for judicial assistants with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,081 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,643 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,424 |
| Doctorate Degree | $51,322 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,672 |
Judicial assistant employment statistics
Most judicial assistants work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where judicial assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where judicial assistants work.
Judicial assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Judicial assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the judicial assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most judicial assistants prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Judicial assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 65% |
Judicial assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for judicial assistants are government, professional and education.
Judicial assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 62% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Education | 9% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Judicial assistant turnover and employment statistics
Judicial assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for judicial assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Judicial assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Judicial assistant 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 judicial assistant tenure
The average judicial assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,390 judicial assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Judicial assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Judicial assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of judicial assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Court Stenographer | 4.96% | 1,215 |
| Abstract Searcher | 7.68% | 329 |
| Judicial Assistant | 9.16% | - |
| Juror | 12.79% | 120 |
Similar judicial assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Court Stenographer | 4.96% | 1,215 |
| Abstract Searcher | 7.68% | 329 |
| Juror | 12.79% | 120 |
Foreign languages spoken by judicial assistants
The most common foreign language among judicial assistants is Spanish at 67.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.7%.
- Spanish, 67.1%
- French, 6.8%
- Portuguese, 2.7%
- German, 2.7%
- Japanese, 2.7%
- Other, 18.0%
Judicial assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.1% |
| French | 6.8% |
| Portuguese | 2.7% |
| German | 2.7% |
| Japanese | 2.7% |
| Other | 18.0% |
