Legal editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Legal editor gender statistics
62.7% of legal editors are women and 37.3% of legal editors are men.
- Female, 62.7%
- Male, 37.3%
Legal editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.7% |
| Male | 37.3% |
Legal editor gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,309
Female income
$46,970
Legal editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legal editor positions over time. Currently, 62.7% of legal editors are female.
Legal editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.13% | 55.87% |
| 2011 | 43.32% | 56.68% |
| 2012 | 43.13% | 56.87% |
| 2013 | 42.51% | 57.49% |
| 2014 | 42.41% | 57.59% |
| 2015 | 39.79% | 60.21% |
| 2016 | 39.70% | 60.30% |
| 2017 | 39.81% | 60.19% |
| 2018 | 40.20% | 59.80% |
| 2019 | 39.50% | 60.50% |
| 2020 | 37.68% | 62.32% |
| 2021 | 37.28% | 62.72% |
Legal editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared legal editors 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% |
| Legal Editor | 37% | 63% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Legal editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legal editors is White, which makes up 75.7% of all legal editors. Comparatively, 7.7% of legal editors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of legal editors are Asian.
- White, 75.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Legal editor race
| Legal editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Legal editor race and ethnicity over time
See how legal editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legal editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.37% | 5.10% | 4.76% | 5.95% |
| 2011 | 82.14% | 5.41% | 4.91% | 5.78% |
| 2012 | 82.21% | 5.04% | 5.08% | 5.97% |
| 2013 | 81.97% | 5.12% | 5.12% | 5.70% |
| 2014 | 81.31% | 5.62% | 5.35% | 5.85% |
| 2015 | 81.21% | 5.28% | 5.44% | 6.27% |
| 2016 | 80.65% | 5.35% | 5.60% | 6.55% |
| 2017 | 80.67% | 5.32% | 5.57% | 6.33% |
| 2018 | 80.03% | 5.50% | 5.49% | 6.94% |
| 2019 | 79.57% | 5.48% | 5.87% | 7.00% |
| 2020 | 77.05% | 5.38% | 6.18% | 7.15% |
| 2021 | 75.71% | 5.52% | 6.35% | 7.74% |
Legal editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian legal editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american legal editors have the lowest average salary at $47,738.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,835 |
| White | $51,432 |
| Black or African American | $47,738 |
| Asian | $54,146 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,645 |
Average legal editor age
See how the average age of legal editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Legal editor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
Legal editor age breakdown
The average age of legal editors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the legal editor population.
Legal editor age breakdown
| Legal Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Legal editor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Doctorate, 35%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Legal editors by degree level
| Legal editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Doctorate | 35% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Legal editor employment statistics
Most legal editors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where legal editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where legal editors work.
Legal editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Legal editor jobs by company type
Employees with the legal editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most legal editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Legal editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 8% |
Legal editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for legal editors are professional, media and finance.
Legal editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 40% |
| Media | 13% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Legal editor turnover and employment statistics
Legal editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legal editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legal editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legal editor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average legal editor tenure
The average legal editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 446 legal editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Legal editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Legal editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legal editors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney Law Clerk | 5.54% | 72,641 |
| Litigation Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 9,152 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legal Editor | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar legal editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney Law Clerk | 5.54% | 72,641 |
| Litigation Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 9,152 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by legal editors
The most common foreign language among legal editors is Spanish at 42.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and German is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 42.5%
- French, 15.0%
- German, 7.5%
- Italian, 7.5%
- Dutch, 5.0%
- Other, 22.5%
Legal editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.5% |
| French | 15.0% |
| German | 7.5% |
| Italian | 7.5% |
| Dutch | 5.0% |
| Other | 22.5% |