Ombudsman demographics and statistics in the US
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Ombudsman gender statistics
77.3% of ombudsmen are women and 22.7% of ombudsmen are men.
- Female, 77.3%
- Male, 22.7%
Ombudsman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.3% |
| Male | 22.7% |
Ombudsman gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,392
Female income
$59,549
Ombudsman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ombudsman positions over time. Currently, 77.3% of ombudsmen are female.
Ombudsman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.08% | 71.92% |
| 2011 | 27.43% | 72.57% |
| 2012 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
| 2013 | 26.77% | 73.23% |
| 2014 | 26.70% | 73.30% |
| 2015 | 24.63% | 75.37% |
| 2016 | 24.56% | 75.44% |
| 2017 | 24.64% | 75.36% |
| 2018 | 24.95% | 75.05% |
| 2019 | 24.40% | 75.60% |
| 2020 | 23.02% | 76.98% |
| 2021 | 22.71% | 77.29% |
Ombudsman related jobs gender ratio
We compared ombudsmen 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% |
| Ombudsman | 23% | 77% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Ombudsman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ombudsmen is White, which makes up 75.4% of all ombudsmen. Comparatively, 7.9% of ombudsmen are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of ombudsmen are Asian.
- White, 75.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Ombudsman race
| Ombudsman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Ombudsman race and ethnicity over time
See how ombudsman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ombudsman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.03% | 5.21% | 4.86% | 6.07% |
| 2011 | 81.80% | 5.52% | 5.01% | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 81.87% | 5.15% | 5.18% | 6.09% |
| 2013 | 81.63% | 5.23% | 5.22% | 5.82% |
| 2014 | 80.97% | 5.73% | 5.45% | 5.96% |
| 2015 | 80.87% | 5.39% | 5.54% | 6.38% |
| 2016 | 80.31% | 5.46% | 5.70% | 6.67% |
| 2017 | 80.33% | 5.43% | 5.67% | 6.44% |
| 2018 | 79.69% | 5.61% | 5.60% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 79.23% | 5.58% | 5.97% | 7.12% |
| 2020 | 76.71% | 5.49% | 6.29% | 7.27% |
| 2021 | 75.37% | 5.63% | 6.45% | 7.86% |
Ombudsman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian ombudsmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ombudsmen have the lowest average salary at $60,428.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,857 |
| White | $64,682 |
| Black or African American | $60,428 |
| Asian | $67,811 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,447 |
Average ombudsman age
See how the average age of ombudsmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ombudsman 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 |
Ombudsman age breakdown
The average age of ombudsmen is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the ombudsman population.
Ombudsman age breakdown
| Ombudsman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Ombudsman educational attainment
The most common degree for ombudsmen is bachelor's degree, with 62% of ombudsmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Ombudsmen by degree level
| Ombudsman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Ombudsman employment statistics
Most ombudsmen work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where ombudsmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ombudsmen work.
Ombudsman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Ombudsman jobs by company type
Employees with the ombudsman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ombudsmen prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Ombudsman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 36% |
Ombudsman jobs by industry
The most common industries for ombudsmen are government, education and health care.
Ombudsman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 28% |
| Education | 17% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Ombudsman turnover and employment statistics
Ombudsman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ombudsmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ombudsman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ombudsman 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 ombudsman tenure
The average ombudsman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,885 ombudsmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Ombudsman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Ombudsman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ombudsmen 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 Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Ombudsman | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar ombudsman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Corporate Paralegal | 6.63% | 13,482 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by ombudsmen
The most common foreign language among ombudsmen is Spanish at 50.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.6%.
- Spanish, 50.8%
- French, 14.8%
- Italian, 6.6%
- Czech, 3.3%
- Cantonese, 3.3%
- Other, 21.2%
Ombudsman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.8% |
| French | 14.8% |
| Italian | 6.6% |
| Czech | 3.3% |
| Cantonese | 3.3% |
| Other | 21.2% |
