Legal instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Legal instructor gender statistics
70.9% of legal instructors are women and 29.1% of legal instructors are men.
- Female, 70.9%
- Male, 29.1%
Legal instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.9% |
| Male | 29.1% |
Legal instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,313
Female income
$85,676
Legal instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legal instructor positions over time. Currently, 70.9% of legal instructors are female.
Legal instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.58% | 70.42% |
| 2011 | 30.02% | 69.98% |
| 2012 | 29.75% | 70.25% |
| 2013 | 29.38% | 70.62% |
| 2014 | 28.46% | 71.54% |
| 2015 | 29.15% | 70.85% |
| 2016 | 28.87% | 71.13% |
| 2017 | 29.36% | 70.64% |
| 2018 | 28.88% | 71.12% |
| 2019 | 28.53% | 71.47% |
| 2020 | 28.00% | 72.00% |
| 2021 | 29.06% | 70.94% |
Legal instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared legal instructors 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% |
| Legal Instructor | 29% | 71% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Legal instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legal instructors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all legal instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of legal instructors are Asian and 10.0% of legal instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Legal instructor race
| Legal instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Legal instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how legal instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legal instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.83% | 7.18% | 9.23% | 8.18% |
| 2011 | 72.52% | 7.03% | 9.96% | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 72.11% | 7.33% | 9.83% | 8.17% |
| 2013 | 71.25% | 7.69% | 10.11% | 8.43% |
| 2014 | 71.34% | 7.31% | 9.78% | 8.81% |
| 2015 | 69.79% | 7.53% | 10.73% | 9.10% |
| 2016 | 70.28% | 7.46% | 10.45% | 9.00% |
| 2017 | 69.36% | 7.21% | 11.62% | 9.05% |
| 2018 | 71.14% | 6.95% | 9.94% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 69.48% | 7.21% | 10.89% | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 67.55% | 6.92% | 10.53% | 9.92% |
| 2021 | 66.40% | 7.04% | 11.32% | 10.04% |
Legal instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian legal instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american legal instructors have the lowest average salary at $87,245.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,986 |
| White | $88,063 |
| Black or African American | $87,245 |
| Asian | $89,968 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,326 |
Average legal instructor age
See how the average age of legal instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Legal instructor 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 |
Legal instructor age breakdown
The average age of legal instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the legal instructor population.
Legal instructor age breakdown
| Legal Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Legal instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for legal instructors is bachelor's degree, with 47% of legal instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 33% and doctoral degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Doctorate, 33%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Legal instructors by degree level
| Legal instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Doctorate | 33% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Legal instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,712 |
| Doctorate Degree | $103,819 |
Legal instructor employment statistics
Company size where legal instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where legal instructors work.
Legal instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Legal instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the legal instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most legal instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Legal instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 67% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 8% |
Legal instructor turnover and employment statistics
Legal instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legal instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legal instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legal instructor 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 legal instructor tenure
The average legal instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 114 legal instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Legal instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Legal instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legal instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Internship | 6.04% | 56,982 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| Guitar Instructor | 9.70% | 24,514 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Legal Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Similar legal instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Internship | 6.04% | 56,982 |
| Middle School Science Teacher | 9.52% | 86,059 |
| Guitar Instructor | 9.70% | 24,514 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Curriculum Coordinator | 16.25% | 9,654 |
Foreign languages spoken by legal instructors
The most common foreign language among legal instructors is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 20.0%
- Chinese, 13.3%
- Mandarin, 13.3%
- Italian, 13.3%
- Other, 6.8%
Legal instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 13.3% |
| Mandarin | 13.3% |
| Italian | 13.3% |
| Other | 6.8% |