Law researcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Law researcher gender statistics
44.9% of law researchers are women and 55.1% of law researchers are men.
- Male, 55.1%
- Female, 44.9%
Law researcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.1% |
| Female | 44.9% |
Law researcher gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,549
Female income
$41,768
Law researcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in law researcher positions over time. Currently, 44.9% of law researchers are female.
Law researcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.84% | 54.16% |
| 2011 | 46.45% | 53.55% |
| 2012 | 42.54% | 57.46% |
| 2013 | 47.39% | 52.61% |
| 2014 | 48.97% | 51.03% |
| 2015 | 49.58% | 50.42% |
| 2016 | 48.20% | 51.80% |
| 2017 | 48.08% | 51.92% |
| 2018 | 56.80% | 43.20% |
| 2019 | 55.16% | 44.84% |
| 2020 | 53.14% | 46.86% |
| 2021 | 55.06% | 44.94% |
Law researcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared law researchers 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 Researcher | 55% | 45% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Law researcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among law researchers is White, which makes up 69.7% of all law researchers. Comparatively, 11.6% of law researchers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of law researchers 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 researcher race
| Law researcher 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 researcher race and ethnicity over time
See how law researcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Law researcher 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 researcher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,625 |
| White | $46,959 |
| Black or African American | $41,623 |
| Asian | $50,067 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,005 |
Average law researcher age
See how the average age of law researchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Law researcher 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 researcher age breakdown
The average age of law researchers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the law researcher population.
Law researcher age breakdown
| Law Researcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Law researcher educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Law researchers by degree level
| Law researcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Law researcher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,718 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,990 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,254 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,998 |
Law researcher employment statistics
Most law researchers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where law researchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where law researchers work.
Law researcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Law researcher jobs by company type
Employees with the law researcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most law researchers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Law researcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 25% |
| Government | 11% |
Law researcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for law researchers are education, professional and manufacturing.
Law researcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Law researcher turnover and employment statistics
Law researcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for law researchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Law researcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Law researcher 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 researcher tenure
The average law researcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 99 law researchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Law researcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Law researcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of law researchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Shorthand Reporter | 4.96% | 35,859 |
| Title Examiner | 7.68% | 2,994 |
| Legal Transcriptionist | 9.16% | 6,047 |
| Law Researcher | 12.79% | - |
Similar law researcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Shorthand Reporter | 4.96% | 35,859 |
| Title Examiner | 7.68% | 2,994 |
| Legal Transcriptionist | 9.16% | 6,047 |
Foreign languages spoken by law researchers
The most common foreign language among law researchers is Spanish at 38.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 38.9%
- German, 11.1%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Japanese, 5.6%
- French, 5.6%
- Other, 33.2%
Law researcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.9% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Other | 33.2% |
