Law examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Law examiner gender statistics
53.6% of law examiners are women and 46.4% of law examiners are men.
- Female, 53.6%
- Male, 46.4%
Law examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% |
| Male | 46.4% |
Law examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,841
Female income
$56,179
Law examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in law examiner positions over time. Currently, 53.6% of law examiners are female.
Law examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.45% | 62.55% |
| 2011 | 38.03% | 61.97% |
| 2012 | 34.37% | 65.63% |
| 2013 | 38.92% | 61.08% |
| 2014 | 40.44% | 59.56% |
| 2015 | 41.03% | 58.97% |
| 2016 | 39.70% | 60.30% |
| 2017 | 39.59% | 60.41% |
| 2018 | 48.19% | 51.81% |
| 2019 | 46.53% | 53.47% |
| 2020 | 44.51% | 55.49% |
| 2021 | 46.43% | 53.57% |
Law examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared law examiners 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% |
| Law Examiner | 46% | 54% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Law examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among law examiners is White, which makes up 69.7% of all law examiners. Comparatively, 11.6% of law examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of law examiners are Black or African American.
- White, 69.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Law examiner race
| Law examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Law examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how law examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Law examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.15% | 7.48% | 3.19% | 8.91% |
| 2011 | 77.44% | 7.22% | 4.00% | 8.39% |
| 2012 | 75.21% | 8.38% | 4.19% | 9.03% |
| 2013 | 75.32% | 8.23% | 4.46% | 8.68% |
| 2014 | 76.63% | 7.12% | 4.06% | 8.73% |
| 2015 | 76.71% | 6.74% | 5.00% | 8.88% |
| 2016 | 77.91% | 5.77% | 4.87% | 9.04% |
| 2017 | 76.63% | 5.92% | 6.21% | 8.93% |
| 2018 | 74.64% | 6.61% | 5.94% | 9.25% |
| 2019 | 69.51% | 9.08% | 5.42% | 12.47% |
| 2020 | 65.85% | 6.55% | 7.16% | 12.65% |
| 2021 | 69.70% | 8.22% | 5.39% | 11.55% |
Law examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian law examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american law examiners have the lowest average salary at $56,006.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,448 |
| White | $62,324 |
| Black or African American | $56,006 |
| Asian | $65,965 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,020 |
Average law examiner age
See how the average age of law examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Law examiner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 45.5 |
Law examiner age breakdown
The average age of law examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the law examiner population.
Law examiner age breakdown
| Law Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Law examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for law examiners is bachelor's degree, with 68% of law examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 14% and doctoral degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Law examiners by degree level
| Law examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Law examiner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, law examiners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,971 annually. With a Associate degree, law examiners earn a median annual income of $67,050 compared to $65,015 for law examiners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,971 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,856 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,015 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,050 |
Law examiner turnover and employment statistics
Law examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for law examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Law examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Law examiner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.98% |
| 2011 | 6.16% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 4.41% |
| 2015 | 2.59% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 3.87% |
| 2020 | 5.50% |
| 2021 | 3.93% |
Average law examiner tenure
The average law examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 law examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Law examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Law examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of law examiners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Court Stenographer | 4.96% | 751 |
| Abstracter | 7.68% | 417 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 9.16% | 37,838 |
| Law Examiner | 12.79% | - |
Similar law examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Court Stenographer | 4.96% | 751 |
| Abstracter | 7.68% | 417 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 9.16% | 37,838 |
Foreign languages spoken by law examiners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Law examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |