Justice demographics and statistics in the US
Justice demographics research summary. Zippia estimates justice demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our justice estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about justices after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 8,229 justices currently employed in the United States.
- 54.9% of all justices are women, while 45.1% are men.
- The average justice age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of justices is White (65.9%), followed by Asian (11.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%) and Black or African American (7.3%).
- Justices are most in-demand in Chicago, IL.
- Fairbanks, AK pays an annual average wage of $74,636, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women justices earned 96% of what men earned.
- Alaska is the best state for justices to live.
- Justices are 38% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Justice demographics by:
Justice gender statistics
54.9% of justices are women and 45.1% of justices are men.
- Female, 54.9%
- Male, 45.1%
Justice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% |
| Male | 45.1% |
Justice gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,482
Female income
$47,410
Justice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in justice positions over time. Currently, 54.9% of justices are female.
Justice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.70% | 54.30% |
| 2011 | 46.23% | 53.77% |
| 2012 | 45.90% | 54.10% |
| 2013 | 45.47% | 54.53% |
| 2014 | 44.35% | 55.65% |
| 2015 | 45.18% | 54.82% |
| 2016 | 44.85% | 55.15% |
| 2017 | 45.44% | 54.56% |
| 2018 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2019 | 44.44% | 55.56% |
| 2020 | 43.79% | 56.21% |
| 2021 | 45.08% | 54.92% |
Justice related jobs gender ratio
We compared justices with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Justice | 45% | 55% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Justice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among justices is White, which makes up 65.9% of all justices. Comparatively, 11.2% of justices are Asian and 10.4% of justices are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.9%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Justice race
| Justice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Justice race and ethnicity over time
See how justice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Justice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.28% | 7.45% | 9.12% | 8.52% |
| 2011 | 71.97% | 7.29% | 9.85% | 8.28% |
| 2012 | 71.56% | 7.59% | 9.72% | 8.52% |
| 2013 | 70.70% | 7.95% | 10.01% | 8.77% |
| 2014 | 70.79% | 7.57% | 9.68% | 9.16% |
| 2015 | 69.24% | 7.80% | 10.62% | 9.45% |
| 2016 | 69.73% | 7.72% | 10.35% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 68.81% | 7.47% | 11.51% | 9.39% |
| 2018 | 70.60% | 7.21% | 9.84% | 9.59% |
| 2019 | 68.93% | 7.48% | 10.78% | 10.11% |
| 2020 | 67.01% | 7.18% | 10.42% | 10.27% |
| 2021 | 65.85% | 7.30% | 11.21% | 10.39% |
Justice wage gap by race
According to our data, asian justices have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american justices have the lowest average salary at $48,640.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,224 |
| White | $49,285 |
| Black or African American | $48,640 |
| Asian | $50,796 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,492 |
Average justice age
See how the average age of justices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Justice age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Justice age breakdown
The average age of justices is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the justice population.
Justice age breakdown
| Justice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Justice educational attainment
The most common degree for justices is bachelor's degree, with 60% of justices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Justices by degree level
| Justice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Justice wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,592 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,174 |
Justice employment statistics
Most justices work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where justices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where justices work.
Justice jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Justice jobs by company type
Employees with the justice job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most justices prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Justice jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 29% |
Justice jobs by industry
The most common industries for justices are professional, education and non profits.
Justice industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Education | 22% |
| Non Profits | 20% |
| Government | 16% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Justice turnover and employment statistics
Justice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for justices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Justice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Justice unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average justice tenure
The average justice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 8,246 justices resumes in Zippia's database.
Justice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Justice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of justices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Justice | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Similar justice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Teaching Assistant | 6.04% | 40,310 |
| Third Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,917 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Technology Specialist | 16.25% | 61,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by justices
The most common foreign language among justices is Spanish at 53.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 53.6%
- French, 11.1%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Arabic, 4.0%
- German, 3.4%
- Other, 23.7%
Justice languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.6% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Arabic | 4.0% |
| German | 3.4% |
| Other | 23.7% |
