Legal examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Legal examiner demographics by:
Legal examiner gender statistics
67.1% of legal examiners are women and 32.9% of legal examiners are men.
- Female, 67.1%
- Male, 32.9%
Legal examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.1% |
| Male | 32.9% |
Legal examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,440
Female income
$52,092
Legal examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legal examiner positions over time. Currently, 67.1% of legal examiners are female.
Legal examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.50% | 60.50% |
| 2011 | 38.72% | 61.28% |
| 2012 | 38.54% | 61.46% |
| 2013 | 37.93% | 62.07% |
| 2014 | 37.84% | 62.16% |
| 2015 | 35.33% | 64.67% |
| 2016 | 35.24% | 64.76% |
| 2017 | 35.34% | 64.66% |
| 2018 | 35.72% | 64.28% |
| 2019 | 35.05% | 64.95% |
| 2020 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| 2021 | 32.95% | 67.05% |
Legal examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared legal examiners 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 Examiner | 33% | 67% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Legal examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legal examiners is White, which makes up 75.2% of all legal examiners. Comparatively, 7.9% of legal examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of legal examiners are Asian.
- White, 75.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Legal examiner race
| Legal examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Legal examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how legal examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legal examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.83% | 5.27% | 4.92% | 6.14% |
| 2011 | 81.60% | 5.59% | 5.07% | 5.97% |
| 2012 | 81.67% | 5.21% | 5.24% | 6.16% |
| 2013 | 81.43% | 5.30% | 5.28% | 5.89% |
| 2014 | 80.77% | 5.80% | 5.51% | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 80.67% | 5.46% | 5.60% | 6.45% |
| 2016 | 80.10% | 5.52% | 5.76% | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 80.13% | 5.49% | 5.73% | 6.51% |
| 2018 | 79.49% | 5.67% | 5.66% | 7.12% |
| 2019 | 79.03% | 5.65% | 6.03% | 7.19% |
| 2020 | 76.51% | 5.55% | 6.34% | 7.34% |
| 2021 | 75.17% | 5.69% | 6.51% | 7.93% |
Legal examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian legal examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american legal examiners have the lowest average salary at $52,864.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,965 |
| White | $56,561 |
| Black or African American | $52,864 |
| Asian | $59,261 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,774 |
Average legal examiner age
See how the average age of legal examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Legal examiner 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 examiner age breakdown
The average age of legal examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the legal examiner population.
Legal examiner age breakdown
| Legal Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Legal examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for legal examiners is bachelor's degree, with 51% of legal examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Legal examiners by degree level
| Legal examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Legal examiner employment statistics
Most legal examiners work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where legal examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where legal examiners work.
Legal examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Legal examiner jobs by company type
Employees with the legal examiner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most legal examiners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Legal examiner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 43% |
Legal examiner jobs by industry
The most common industries for legal examiners are government, finance and education.
Legal examiner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 43% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Legal examiner turnover and employment statistics
Legal examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legal examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legal examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legal examiner 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 examiner tenure
The average legal examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 297 legal examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Legal examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Legal examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 66,802 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legal Examiner | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar legal examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| State Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 66,802 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by legal examiners
The most common foreign language among legal examiners is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Welsh at 20.0% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Welsh, 20.0%
- Filipino, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Legal examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Welsh | 20.0% |
| Filipino | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
