Paralegal instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Paralegal instructor gender statistics
66.3% of paralegal instructors are women and 33.7% of paralegal instructors are men.
- Female, 66.3%
- Male, 33.7%
Paralegal instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.3% |
| Male | 33.7% |
Paralegal instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,761
Female income
$55,041
Paralegal instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in paralegal instructor positions over time. Currently, 66.3% of paralegal instructors are female.
Paralegal instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.46% | 68.54% |
| 2011 | 30.24% | 69.76% |
| 2012 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| 2013 | 31.28% | 68.72% |
| 2014 | 29.17% | 70.83% |
| 2015 | 33.43% | 66.57% |
| 2016 | 30.96% | 69.04% |
| 2017 | 34.16% | 65.84% |
| 2018 | 33.49% | 66.51% |
| 2019 | 30.05% | 69.95% |
| 2020 | 31.75% | 68.25% |
| 2021 | 33.73% | 66.27% |
Paralegal instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared paralegal instructors 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% |
| Paralegal Instructor | 34% | 66% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Paralegal instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among paralegal instructors is White, which makes up 63.1% of all paralegal instructors. Comparatively, 16.4% of paralegal instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of paralegal instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Paralegal instructor race
| Paralegal instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Paralegal instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how paralegal instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Paralegal instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.79% | 11.32% | 4.05% | 12.35% |
| 2011 | 70.73% | 10.94% | 4.00% | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 67.94% | 10.91% | 4.48% | 13.97% |
| 2013 | 69.66% | 10.99% | 3.71% | 12.72% |
| 2014 | 69.49% | 9.81% | 3.96% | 14.08% |
| 2015 | 68.79% | 10.09% | 4.11% | 13.80% |
| 2016 | 67.12% | 11.23% | 4.22% | 14.51% |
| 2017 | 67.16% | 10.84% | 3.64% | 15.54% |
| 2018 | 67.18% | 10.79% | 4.06% | 14.80% |
| 2019 | 68.54% | 9.87% | 4.63% | 14.53% |
| 2020 | 64.31% | 10.50% | 4.18% | 16.04% |
| 2021 | 63.08% | 10.17% | 5.04% | 16.38% |
Paralegal instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian paralegal instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown paralegal instructors have the lowest average salary at $53,999.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,999 |
| White | $56,107 |
| Black or African American | $61,280 |
| Asian | $61,384 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,414 |
Average paralegal instructor age
See how the average age of paralegal instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Paralegal instructor 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 |
Paralegal instructor age breakdown
The average age of paralegal instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the paralegal instructor population.
Paralegal instructor age breakdown
| Paralegal Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Paralegal instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for paralegal instructors is doctoral degree, with 36% of paralegal instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- Doctorate, 36%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Paralegal instructors by degree level
| Paralegal instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Paralegal instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, paralegal instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,222 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, paralegal instructors earn a median annual income of $64,486 compared to $63,649 for paralegal instructors with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,649 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,260 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,486 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,222 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,591 |
Paralegal instructor employment statistics
Company size where paralegal instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where paralegal instructors work.
Paralegal instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Paralegal instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the paralegal instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most paralegal instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Paralegal instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 3% |
Paralegal instructor turnover and employment statistics
Paralegal instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for paralegal instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paralegal instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Paralegal instructor 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 paralegal instructor tenure
The average paralegal instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 177 paralegal instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Paralegal instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Paralegal instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of paralegal instructors 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 |
| Paralegal Instructor | 9.16% | - |
| Law Examiner | 12.79% | 2,944 |
Similar paralegal instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Print Shop Stenographer | 4.96% | 11,235 |
| Title Agent | 7.68% | 25,885 |
| Law Examiner | 12.79% | 2,944 |
Foreign languages spoken by paralegal instructors
The most common foreign language among paralegal instructors is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
Paralegal instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |