Legal investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Legal investigator demographics by:
Legal investigator gender statistics
34.0% of legal investigators are women and 66.0% of legal investigators are men.
- Male, 66.0%
- Female, 34.0%
Legal investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.0% |
| Female | 34.0% |
Legal investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,744
Female income
$60,150
Legal investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legal investigator positions over time. Currently, 34.0% of legal investigators are female.
Legal investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.07% | 27.93% |
| 2011 | 71.41% | 28.59% |
| 2012 | 71.25% | 28.75% |
| 2013 | 70.73% | 29.27% |
| 2014 | 70.65% | 29.35% |
| 2015 | 68.35% | 31.65% |
| 2016 | 68.27% | 31.73% |
| 2017 | 68.36% | 31.64% |
| 2018 | 68.72% | 31.28% |
| 2019 | 68.08% | 31.92% |
| 2020 | 66.40% | 33.60% |
| 2021 | 66.01% | 33.99% |
Legal investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared legal investigators 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 Investigator | 66% | 34% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Legal investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legal investigators is White, which makes up 75.2% of all legal investigators. Comparatively, 7.9% of legal investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of legal investigators 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 investigator race
| Legal investigator 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 investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how legal investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legal investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.87% | 5.26% | 4.91% | 6.12% |
| 2011 | 81.64% | 5.57% | 5.06% | 5.96% |
| 2012 | 81.71% | 5.20% | 5.23% | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 81.47% | 5.28% | 5.27% | 5.88% |
| 2014 | 80.81% | 5.79% | 5.50% | 6.02% |
| 2015 | 80.71% | 5.44% | 5.59% | 6.44% |
| 2016 | 80.14% | 5.51% | 5.75% | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 80.17% | 5.48% | 5.72% | 6.50% |
| 2018 | 79.53% | 5.66% | 5.64% | 7.11% |
| 2019 | 79.07% | 5.64% | 6.02% | 7.17% |
| 2020 | 76.55% | 5.54% | 6.33% | 7.32% |
| 2021 | 75.21% | 5.68% | 6.50% | 7.91% |
Legal investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian legal investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american legal investigators have the lowest average salary at $60,980.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,235 |
| White | $64,944 |
| Black or African American | $60,980 |
| Asian | $67,828 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,958 |
Average legal investigator age
See how the average age of legal investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Legal investigator 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 investigator age breakdown
The average age of legal investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the legal investigator population.
Legal investigator age breakdown
| Legal Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Legal investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for legal investigators is bachelor's degree, with 61% of legal investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 10%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Legal investigators by degree level
| Legal investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Legal investigator employment statistics
Most legal investigators work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where legal investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where legal investigators work.
Legal investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Legal investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the legal investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most legal investigators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Legal investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 17% |
Legal investigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for legal investigators are professional, government and finance.
Legal investigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 29% |
| Government | 14% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Legal investigator turnover and employment statistics
Legal investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legal investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legal investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legal investigator 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 investigator tenure
The average legal investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 353 legal investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Legal investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Legal investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legal investigators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Internship | 5.54% | 47,595 |
| Legal Administrator | 6.63% | 56,419 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legal Investigator | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar legal investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Internship | 5.54% | 47,595 |
| Legal Administrator | 6.63% | 56,419 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by legal investigators
The most common foreign language among legal investigators is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Ukrainian at 5.0% and French is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Ukrainian, 5.0%
- French, 5.0%
- Russian, 5.0%
- Urdu, 5.0%
- Other, 5.0%
Legal investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Ukrainian | 5.0% |
| French | 5.0% |
| Russian | 5.0% |
| Urdu | 5.0% |
| Other | 5.0% |