Legal stenographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Legal stenographer gender statistics
86.4% of legal stenographers are women and 13.6% of legal stenographers are men.
- Female, 86.4%
- Male, 13.6%
Legal stenographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.4% |
| Male | 13.6% |
Legal stenographer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,469
Female income
$53,241
Legal stenographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legal stenographer positions over time. Currently, 86.4% of legal stenographers are female.
Legal stenographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.74% | 87.26% |
| 2011 | 12.48% | 87.52% |
| 2012 | 12.08% | 87.92% |
| 2013 | 12.84% | 87.16% |
| 2014 | 13.39% | 86.61% |
| 2015 | 12.35% | 87.65% |
| 2016 | 12.23% | 87.77% |
| 2017 | 12.77% | 87.23% |
| 2018 | 14.28% | 85.72% |
| 2019 | 13.57% | 86.43% |
| 2020 | 13.75% | 86.25% |
| 2021 | 13.64% | 86.36% |
Legal stenographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared legal stenographers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Legal Stenographer | 14% | 86% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Legal stenographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legal stenographers is White, which makes up 64.3% of all legal stenographers. Comparatively, 14.3% of legal stenographers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of legal stenographers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Legal stenographer race
| Legal stenographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Legal stenographer race and ethnicity over time
See how legal stenographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legal stenographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.68% | 10.79% | 3.87% | 9.93% |
| 2011 | 71.36% | 11.86% | 4.28% | 9.47% |
| 2012 | 71.11% | 10.43% | 3.95% | 11.48% |
| 2013 | 71.10% | 10.24% | 4.62% | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 71.12% | 10.76% | 4.42% | 10.94% |
| 2015 | 71.29% | 10.24% | 4.42% | 11.18% |
| 2016 | 69.62% | 9.98% | 4.73% | 12.17% |
| 2017 | 68.69% | 9.85% | 4.87% | 13.54% |
| 2018 | 69.90% | 9.83% | 5.26% | 11.94% |
| 2019 | 69.90% | 9.64% | 4.90% | 12.36% |
| 2020 | 67.04% | 9.82% | 5.27% | 12.66% |
| 2021 | 64.25% | 10.76% | 5.28% | 14.26% |
Legal stenographer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian legal stenographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american legal stenographers have the lowest average salary at $56,726.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,318 |
| White | $60,835 |
| Black or African American | $56,726 |
| Asian | $63,988 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,701 |
Average legal stenographer age
See how the average age of legal stenographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Legal stenographer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 44.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Legal stenographer age breakdown
The average age of legal stenographers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the legal stenographer population.
Legal stenographer age breakdown
| Legal Stenographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Legal stenographer educational attainment
The most common degree for legal stenographers is associate degree, with 42% of legal stenographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Associate, 42%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Legal stenographers by degree level
| Legal stenographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Legal stenographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, legal stenographers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,449 annually. With a Doctorate degree, legal stenographers earn a median annual income of $70,604 compared to $62,715 for legal stenographers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,449 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,211 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,715 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,604 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,494 |
Legal stenographer turnover and employment statistics
Legal stenographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legal stenographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legal stenographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legal stenographer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 4.75% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 3.89% |
| 2021 | 3.89% |
Average legal stenographer tenure
The average legal stenographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 legal stenographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Legal stenographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Legal stenographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legal stenographers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flex O Writer Operator | 4.67% | 40,700 |
| Front Office Specialist | 5.99% | 145,820 |
| Legal Stenographer | 6.98% | - |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Underwriting Assistant | 11.18% | 1,967 |
| Bioinformatics Assistant | 11.19% | 6,078 |
| Line-O-Scribe Operator | 14.20% | 73,362 |
Similar legal stenographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flex O Writer Operator | 4.67% | 40,700 |
| Front Office Specialist | 5.99% | 145,820 |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Underwriting Assistant | 11.18% | 1,967 |
| Bioinformatics Assistant | 11.19% | 6,078 |
| Line-O-Scribe Operator | 14.20% | 73,362 |
Foreign languages spoken by legal stenographers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Legal stenographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |