Mediator demographics and statistics in the US
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Mediator gender statistics
59.9% of mediators are women and 40.1% of mediators are men.
- Female, 59.9%
- Male, 40.1%
Mediator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.9% |
| Male | 40.1% |
Mediator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,818
Female income
$39,144
Mediator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mediator positions over time. Currently, 59.9% of mediators are female.
Mediator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2011 | 46.24% | 53.76% |
| 2012 | 46.05% | 53.95% |
| 2013 | 45.41% | 54.59% |
| 2014 | 45.32% | 54.68% |
| 2015 | 42.65% | 57.35% |
| 2016 | 42.56% | 57.44% |
| 2017 | 42.67% | 57.33% |
| 2018 | 43.07% | 56.93% |
| 2019 | 42.35% | 57.65% |
| 2020 | 40.49% | 59.51% |
| 2021 | 40.08% | 59.92% |
Mediator related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Mediator | 40% | 60% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Mediator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mediators is White, which makes up 75.7% of all mediators. Comparatively, 7.7% of mediators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of mediators are Asian.
- White, 75.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Mediator race
| Mediator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Mediator race and ethnicity over time
See how mediator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mediator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.37% | 5.10% | 4.76% | 5.95% |
| 2011 | 82.14% | 5.41% | 4.91% | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 82.21% | 5.04% | 5.09% | 5.97% |
| 2013 | 81.97% | 5.12% | 5.12% | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 81.30% | 5.63% | 5.35% | 5.85% |
| 2015 | 81.21% | 5.28% | 5.44% | 6.27% |
| 2016 | 80.64% | 5.35% | 5.60% | 6.55% |
| 2017 | 80.67% | 5.32% | 5.57% | 6.33% |
| 2018 | 80.03% | 5.50% | 5.50% | 6.94% |
| 2019 | 79.56% | 5.48% | 5.87% | 7.00% |
| 2020 | 77.05% | 5.38% | 6.19% | 7.15% |
| 2021 | 75.71% | 5.52% | 6.35% | 7.74% |
Mediator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mediators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mediators have the lowest average salary at $39,755.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,445 |
| White | $42,717 |
| Black or African American | $39,755 |
| Asian | $44,903 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,463 |
Average mediator age
See how the average age of mediators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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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 |
Mediator age breakdown
The average age of mediators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the mediator population.
Mediator age breakdown
| Mediator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Mediator educational attainment
The most common degree for mediators is bachelor's degree, with 58% of mediators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 18% and doctoral degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Doctorate, 18%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Mediators by degree level
| Mediator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Doctorate | 18% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Mediator employment statistics
Most mediators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where mediators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mediators work.
Mediator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Mediator jobs by company type
Employees with the mediator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mediators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Mediator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 35% |
Mediator jobs by industry
The most common industries for mediators are government, education and professional.
Mediator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 32% |
| Education | 19% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Mediator turnover and employment statistics
Mediator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mediators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mediator unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 mediator tenure
The average mediator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,000 mediators resumes in Zippia's database.
Mediator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Mediator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Clerk | 5.54% | 66,362 |
| Legal Administrator | 6.63% | 56,419 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Mediator | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar mediator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Clerk | 5.54% | 66,362 |
| Legal Administrator | 6.63% | 56,419 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by mediators
The most common foreign language among mediators is Spanish at 45.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 45.1%
- French, 14.9%
- Chinese, 5.5%
- German, 5.5%
- Italian, 5.5%
- Other, 23.5%
Mediator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.1% |
| French | 14.9% |
| Chinese | 5.5% |
| German | 5.5% |
| Italian | 5.5% |
| Other | 23.5% |
