Legal mediator demographics and statistics in the US
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Legal mediator gender statistics
64.7% of legal mediators are women and 35.3% of legal mediators are men.
- Female, 64.7%
- Male, 35.3%
Legal mediator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.7% |
| Male | 35.3% |
Legal mediator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,458
Female income
$54,092
Legal mediator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legal mediator positions over time. Currently, 64.7% of legal mediators are female.
Legal mediator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.02% | 57.98% |
| 2011 | 41.22% | 58.78% |
| 2012 | 41.04% | 58.96% |
| 2013 | 40.42% | 59.58% |
| 2014 | 40.33% | 59.67% |
| 2015 | 37.76% | 62.24% |
| 2016 | 37.66% | 62.34% |
| 2017 | 37.77% | 62.23% |
| 2018 | 38.15% | 61.85% |
| 2019 | 37.46% | 62.54% |
| 2020 | 35.69% | 64.31% |
| 2021 | 35.29% | 64.71% |
Legal mediator related jobs gender ratio
We compared legal mediators 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 Mediator | 35% | 65% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Legal mediator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legal mediators is White, which makes up 75.9% of all legal mediators. Comparatively, 7.7% of legal mediators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of legal mediators are Asian.
- White, 75.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Legal mediator race
| Legal mediator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Legal mediator race and ethnicity over time
See how legal mediator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legal mediator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.60% | 5.03% | 4.69% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 82.38% | 5.34% | 4.84% | 5.70% |
| 2012 | 82.45% | 4.96% | 5.01% | 5.89% |
| 2013 | 82.20% | 5.05% | 5.05% | 5.62% |
| 2014 | 81.54% | 5.55% | 5.28% | 5.77% |
| 2015 | 81.45% | 5.21% | 5.37% | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 5.27% | 5.53% | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 80.91% | 5.24% | 5.50% | 6.25% |
| 2018 | 80.27% | 5.42% | 5.43% | 6.86% |
| 2019 | 79.80% | 5.40% | 5.80% | 6.92% |
| 2020 | 77.28% | 5.31% | 6.12% | 7.07% |
| 2021 | 75.95% | 5.44% | 6.28% | 7.66% |
Legal mediator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian legal mediators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american legal mediators have the lowest average salary at $54,638.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,131 |
| White | $57,242 |
| Black or African American | $54,638 |
| Asian | $59,123 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,266 |
Average legal mediator age
See how the average age of legal mediators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Legal mediator 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 mediator age breakdown
The average age of legal mediators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the legal mediator population.
Legal mediator age breakdown
| Legal Mediator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Legal mediator educational attainment
The most common degree for legal mediators is bachelor's degree, with 53% of legal mediators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 23%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Legal mediators by degree level
| Legal mediator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Legal mediator turnover and employment statistics
Legal mediator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legal mediators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legal mediator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legal mediator 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 mediator tenure
The average legal mediator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 legal mediators resumes in Zippia's database.
Legal mediator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Legal mediator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legal mediators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Paralegal Specialist | 6.63% | 4,185 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legal Mediator | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar legal mediator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Paralegal Specialist | 6.63% | 4,185 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by legal mediators
The most common foreign language among legal mediators is Albanian at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Albanian, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Legal mediator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Albanian | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |