Judicial clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Judicial clerk demographics by:
Judicial clerk gender statistics
54.9% of judicial clerks are women and 45.1% of judicial clerks are men.
- Female, 54.9%
- Male, 45.1%
Judicial clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% |
| Male | 45.1% |
Judicial clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,456
Female income
$40,115
Judicial clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in judicial clerk positions over time. Currently, 54.9% of judicial clerks are female.
Judicial clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.15% | 48.85% |
| 2011 | 62.12% | 37.88% |
| 2012 | 57.08% | 42.92% |
| 2013 | 47.54% | 52.46% |
| 2014 | 52.22% | 47.78% |
| 2015 | 66.84% | 33.16% |
| 2016 | 58.37% | 41.63% |
| 2017 | 51.89% | 48.11% |
| 2018 | 50.74% | 49.26% |
| 2019 | 42.69% | 57.31% |
| 2020 | 36.66% | 63.34% |
| 2021 | 45.12% | 54.88% |
Judicial clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared judicial clerks 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% |
| Judicial Clerk | 45% | 55% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Judicial clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among judicial clerks is White, which makes up 54.3% of all judicial clerks. Comparatively, 18.3% of judicial clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of judicial clerks are Asian.
- White, 54.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 8.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Judicial clerk race
| Judicial clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 8.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Judicial clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how judicial clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Judicial clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.00% | 5.30% | 9.99% | 14.80% |
| 2011 | 69.69% | 6.60% | 6.57% | 13.17% |
| 2012 | 68.39% | 7.44% | 10.92% | 10.34% |
| 2013 | 69.09% | 6.90% | 9.46% | 10.44% |
| 2014 | 71.59% | 3.22% | 8.61% | 12.57% |
| 2015 | 64.74% | 7.17% | 8.66% | 15.77% |
| 2016 | 64.89% | 10.52% | 7.45% | 12.59% |
| 2017 | 71.07% | 6.10% | 7.60% | 12.16% |
| 2018 | 62.59% | 9.70% | 8.39% | 16.00% |
| 2019 | 63.24% | 8.95% | 7.72% | 17.37% |
| 2020 | 64.27% | 4.90% | 9.71% | 16.53% |
| 2021 | 54.27% | 9.44% | 9.70% | 18.27% |
Judicial clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, white judicial clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown judicial clerks have the lowest average salary at $39,435.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,435 |
| White | $42,786 |
| Black or African American | $39,641 |
| Asian | $40,717 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,791 |
Average judicial clerk age
See how the average age of judicial clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Judicial clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 30.5 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 35.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 45 |
Judicial clerk age breakdown
The average age of judicial clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the judicial clerk population.
Judicial clerk age breakdown
| Judicial Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Judicial clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for judicial clerks is bachelor's degree, with 53% of judicial clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 33% and doctoral degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Doctorate, 33%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Judicial clerks by degree level
| Judicial clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Doctorate | 33% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Judicial clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, judicial clerks with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $46,660 annually. With a Master's degree, judicial clerks earn a median annual income of $40,644 compared to $39,964 for judicial clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,644 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,548 |
| Doctorate Degree | $46,660 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,964 |
Judicial clerk employment statistics
Most judicial clerks work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where judicial clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where judicial clerks work.
Judicial clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Judicial clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the judicial clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most judicial clerks prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Judicial clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 65% |
Judicial clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for judicial clerks are government, professional and education.
Judicial clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 65% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Judicial clerk turnover and employment statistics
Judicial clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for judicial clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Judicial clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Judicial clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.13% |
| 2011 | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 12.57% |
| 2013 | 11.21% |
| 2014 | 5.88% |
| 2015 | 8.53% |
| 2016 | 5.08% |
| 2017 | 4.00% |
| 2018 | 6.09% |
| 2019 | 3.73% |
| 2020 | 4.50% |
| 2021 | 5.00% |
Average judicial clerk tenure
The average judicial clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,678 judicial clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Judicial clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Judicial clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of judicial clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Office Assistant | 6.63% | 41,220 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Research Attorney | 11.75% | 52,731 |
| Judicial Clerk | 12.99% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar judicial clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Office Assistant | 6.63% | 41,220 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Research Attorney | 11.75% | 52,731 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by judicial clerks
The most common foreign language among judicial clerks is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and Italian is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- French, 17.6%
- Italian, 5.4%
- German, 4.1%
- Russian, 4.1%
- Other, 30.3%
Judicial clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| French | 17.6% |
| Italian | 5.4% |
| German | 4.1% |
| Russian | 4.1% |
| Other | 30.3% |
