Legal transcriptionist demographics and statistics in the US
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Legal transcriptionist demographics by:
Legal transcriptionist gender statistics
93.5% of legal transcriptionists are women and 6.5% of legal transcriptionists are men.
- Female, 93.5%
- Male, 6.5%
Legal transcriptionist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 93.5% |
| Male | 6.5% |
Legal transcriptionist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,775
Female income
$48,539
Legal transcriptionist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legal transcriptionist positions over time. Currently, 93.5% of legal transcriptionists are female.
Legal transcriptionist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.86% | 94.14% |
| 2011 | 5.55% | 94.45% |
| 2012 | 5.68% | 94.32% |
| 2013 | 5.81% | 94.19% |
| 2014 | 5.29% | 94.71% |
| 2015 | 6.37% | 93.63% |
| 2016 | 5.73% | 94.27% |
| 2017 | 6.57% | 93.43% |
| 2018 | 6.39% | 93.61% |
| 2019 | 5.50% | 94.50% |
| 2020 | 5.93% | 94.07% |
| 2021 | 6.45% | 93.55% |
Legal transcriptionist related jobs gender ratio
We compared legal transcriptionists 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% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Legal transcriptionist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legal transcriptionists is White, which makes up 62.3% of all legal transcriptionists. Comparatively, 16.5% of legal transcriptionists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of legal transcriptionists are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Legal transcriptionist race
| Legal transcriptionist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Legal transcriptionist race and ethnicity over time
See how legal transcriptionist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legal transcriptionist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.98% | 11.08% | 4.99% | 12.48% |
| 2011 | 69.92% | 10.70% | 4.95% | 12.04% |
| 2012 | 67.14% | 10.67% | 5.43% | 14.10% |
| 2013 | 68.86% | 10.75% | 4.66% | 12.85% |
| 2014 | 68.69% | 9.57% | 4.90% | 14.21% |
| 2015 | 67.99% | 9.85% | 5.06% | 13.93% |
| 2016 | 66.32% | 10.98% | 5.16% | 14.64% |
| 2017 | 66.36% | 10.59% | 4.58% | 15.67% |
| 2018 | 66.38% | 10.55% | 5.00% | 14.93% |
| 2019 | 67.74% | 9.63% | 5.58% | 14.66% |
| 2020 | 63.50% | 10.26% | 5.13% | 16.17% |
| 2021 | 62.27% | 9.92% | 5.98% | 16.51% |
Legal transcriptionist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian legal transcriptionists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown legal transcriptionists have the lowest average salary at $48,057.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,057 |
| White | $49,027 |
| Black or African American | $51,335 |
| Asian | $51,380 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,166 |
Average legal transcriptionist age
See how the average age of legal transcriptionists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Legal transcriptionist 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 transcriptionist age breakdown
The average age of legal transcriptionists is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the legal transcriptionist population.
Legal transcriptionist age breakdown
| Legal Transcriptionist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Legal transcriptionist educational attainment
The most common degree for legal transcriptionists is bachelor's degree, with 37% of legal transcriptionists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Legal transcriptionists by degree level
| Legal transcriptionist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Legal transcriptionist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, legal transcriptionists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,703 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, legal transcriptionists earn a median annual income of $52,718 compared to $52,360 for legal transcriptionists with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,360 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,713 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,718 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,703 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,791 |
Legal transcriptionist employment statistics
Most legal transcriptionists work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where legal transcriptionists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where legal transcriptionists work.
Legal transcriptionist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Legal transcriptionist jobs by company type
Employees with the legal transcriptionist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most legal transcriptionists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Legal transcriptionist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 13% |
Legal transcriptionist jobs by industry
The most common industries for legal transcriptionists are professional, government and technology.
Legal transcriptionist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 34% |
| Government | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Legal transcriptionist turnover and employment statistics
Legal transcriptionist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legal transcriptionists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legal transcriptionist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legal transcriptionist 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 transcriptionist tenure
The average legal transcriptionist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 641 legal transcriptionists resumes in Zippia's database.
Legal transcriptionist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Legal transcriptionist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legal transcriptionists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Shop Stenographer | 4.96% | 11,235 |
| Title Agent | 7.68% | 25,885 |
| Legal Transcriptionist | 9.16% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 12.79% | 40,281 |
Similar legal transcriptionist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Print Shop Stenographer | 4.96% | 11,235 |
| Title Agent | 7.68% | 25,885 |
| Legislative Aide | 12.79% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by legal transcriptionists
The most common foreign language among legal transcriptionists is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 10.0% and Polish is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Dakota, 10.0%
- Polish, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
Legal transcriptionist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Dakota | 10.0% |
| Polish | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
