Legal technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Legal technician gender statistics
63.5% of legal technicians are women and 36.5% of legal technicians are men.
- Female, 63.5%
- Male, 36.5%
Legal technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.5% |
| Male | 36.5% |
Legal technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,881
Female income
$62,168
Legal technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legal technician positions over time. Currently, 63.5% of legal technicians are female.
Legal technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.10% | 65.90% |
| 2011 | 32.82% | 67.18% |
| 2012 | 33.37% | 66.63% |
| 2013 | 33.91% | 66.09% |
| 2014 | 31.70% | 68.30% |
| 2015 | 36.14% | 63.86% |
| 2016 | 33.57% | 66.43% |
| 2017 | 36.90% | 63.10% |
| 2018 | 36.20% | 63.80% |
| 2019 | 32.63% | 67.37% |
| 2020 | 34.40% | 65.60% |
| 2021 | 36.45% | 63.55% |
Legal technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared legal technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, advisory title officer and court monitor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Court Stenographer | 6% | 94% |
| Paralegal Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Legal Transcriptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Legal Technician | 36% | 64% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Legal technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legal technicians is White, which makes up 59.7% of all legal technicians. Comparatively, 20.8% of legal technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of legal technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Legal technician race
| Legal technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Legal technician race and ethnicity over time
See how legal technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legal technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.39% | 9.91% | 4.57% | 16.79% |
| 2011 | 67.33% | 9.52% | 4.53% | 16.35% |
| 2012 | 64.55% | 9.49% | 5.01% | 18.41% |
| 2013 | 66.27% | 9.58% | 4.24% | 17.16% |
| 2014 | 66.10% | 8.39% | 4.49% | 18.53% |
| 2015 | 65.40% | 8.68% | 4.64% | 18.24% |
| 2016 | 63.73% | 9.81% | 4.74% | 18.95% |
| 2017 | 63.77% | 9.42% | 4.17% | 19.98% |
| 2018 | 63.79% | 9.37% | 4.58% | 19.25% |
| 2019 | 65.15% | 8.45% | 5.16% | 18.97% |
| 2020 | 60.91% | 9.08% | 4.71% | 20.48% |
| 2021 | 59.68% | 8.75% | 5.56% | 20.82% |
Legal technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian legal technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown legal technicians have the lowest average salary at $61,502.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,502 |
| White | $62,844 |
| Black or African American | $66,045 |
| Asian | $66,108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,037 |
Average legal technician age
See how the average age of legal technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Legal technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 50 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 41 |
| White | 39 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Legal technician age breakdown
The average age of legal technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the legal technician population.
Legal technician age breakdown
| Legal Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Legal technician educational attainment
The most common degree for legal technicians is bachelor's degree, with 53% of legal technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 8%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Legal technicians by degree level
| Legal technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Legal technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, legal technicians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $70,738 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, legal technicians earn a median annual income of $67,969 compared to $67,471 for legal technicians with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,471 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,027 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,969 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,738 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,518 |
Legal technician employment statistics
Most legal technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where legal technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where legal technicians work.
Legal technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Legal technician jobs by company type
Employees with the legal technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most legal technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Legal technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 25% |
Legal technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for legal technicians are government, professional and technology.
Legal technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Legal technician turnover and employment statistics
Legal technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legal technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legal technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legal technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 5.62% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 3.07% |
| 2017 | 2.56% |
| 2018 | 2.62% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 3.92% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average legal technician tenure
The average legal technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 564 legal technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Legal technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Legal technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legal technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Court Reporter | 4.96% | 18,306 |
| Abstract Clerk | 7.68% | 66,444 |
| Legal Technician | 9.16% | - |
| Law Examiner | 12.79% | 2,944 |
Similar legal technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Court Reporter | 4.96% | 18,306 |
| Abstract Clerk | 7.68% | 66,444 |
| Law Examiner | 12.79% | 2,944 |
Foreign languages spoken by legal technicians
The most common foreign language among legal technicians is Spanish at 43.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 13.0% and German is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 43.5%
- Chinese, 13.0%
- German, 8.7%
- French, 8.7%
- Mandarin, 8.7%
- Other, 17.4%
Legal technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.5% |
| Chinese | 13.0% |
| German | 8.7% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Mandarin | 8.7% |
| Other | 17.4% |
