Legal research analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Legal research analyst demographics by:
Legal research analyst gender statistics
56.8% of legal research analysts are women and 43.2% of legal research analysts are men.
- Female, 56.8%
- Male, 43.2%
Legal research analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% |
| Male | 43.2% |
Legal research analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,164
Female income
$48,456
Legal research analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legal research analyst positions over time. Currently, 56.8% of legal research analysts are female.
Legal research analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.27% | 49.73% |
| 2011 | 49.45% | 50.55% |
| 2012 | 49.26% | 50.74% |
| 2013 | 48.63% | 51.37% |
| 2014 | 48.53% | 51.47% |
| 2015 | 45.83% | 54.17% |
| 2016 | 45.74% | 54.26% |
| 2017 | 45.84% | 54.16% |
| 2018 | 46.25% | 53.75% |
| 2019 | 45.52% | 54.48% |
| 2020 | 43.63% | 56.37% |
| 2021 | 43.21% | 56.79% |
Legal research analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared legal research analysts 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 Research Analyst | 43% | 57% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Legal research analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legal research analysts is White, which makes up 75.7% of all legal research analysts. Comparatively, 7.8% of legal research analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of legal research analysts are Asian.
- White, 75.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Legal research analyst race
| Legal research analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Legal research analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how legal research analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legal research analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.33% | 5.11% | 4.77% | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 82.10% | 5.43% | 4.93% | 5.80% |
| 2012 | 82.17% | 5.05% | 5.10% | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 81.93% | 5.14% | 5.14% | 5.72% |
| 2014 | 81.27% | 5.64% | 5.37% | 5.86% |
| 2015 | 81.17% | 5.30% | 5.45% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 80.60% | 5.36% | 5.61% | 6.57% |
| 2017 | 80.63% | 5.33% | 5.58% | 6.34% |
| 2018 | 79.99% | 5.51% | 5.51% | 6.95% |
| 2019 | 79.53% | 5.49% | 5.89% | 7.02% |
| 2020 | 77.01% | 5.39% | 6.20% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 75.67% | 5.53% | 6.36% | 7.76% |
Legal research analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian legal research analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american legal research analysts have the lowest average salary at $49,083.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,782 |
| White | $52,067 |
| Black or African American | $49,083 |
| Asian | $54,230 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,820 |
Average legal research analyst age
See how the average age of legal research analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Legal research analyst 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 research analyst age breakdown
The average age of legal research analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the legal research analyst population.
Legal research analyst age breakdown
| Legal Research Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Legal research analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for legal research analysts is bachelor's degree, with 59% of legal research analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 19% and doctoral degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Doctorate, 19%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Legal research analysts by degree level
| Legal research analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Doctorate | 19% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
Legal research analyst jobs you might like
Legal research analyst employment statistics
Most legal research analysts work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where legal research analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where legal research analysts work.
Legal research analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Legal research analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the legal research analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most legal research analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Legal research analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 5% |
Legal research analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for legal research analysts are professional, finance and education.
Legal research analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 33% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Legal research analyst turnover and employment statistics
Legal research analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legal research analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legal research analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legal research analyst 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 research analyst tenure
The average legal research analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 177 legal research analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Legal research analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Legal research analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legal research analysts 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 |
| Corporate Paralegal | 6.63% | 13,482 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legal Research Analyst | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar legal research analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Corporate Paralegal | 6.63% | 13,482 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by legal research analysts
The most common foreign language among legal research analysts is Chinese at 14.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Chinese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Other, 35.7%
Legal research analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Other | 35.7% |
