Patent analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Patent analyst gender statistics
28.4% of patent analysts are women and 71.6% of patent analysts are men.
- Male, 71.6%
- Female, 28.4%
Patent analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.6% |
| Female | 28.4% |
Patent analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,490
Female income
$63,429
Patent analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in patent analyst positions over time. Currently, 28.4% of patent analysts are female.
Patent analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.05% | 22.95% |
| 2011 | 76.47% | 23.53% |
| 2012 | 76.33% | 23.67% |
| 2013 | 75.87% | 24.13% |
| 2014 | 75.80% | 24.20% |
| 2015 | 73.76% | 26.24% |
| 2016 | 73.68% | 26.32% |
| 2017 | 73.77% | 26.23% |
| 2018 | 74.08% | 25.92% |
| 2019 | 73.51% | 26.49% |
| 2020 | 72.00% | 28.00% |
| 2021 | 71.65% | 28.35% |
Patent analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared patent analysts 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% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Patent analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among patent analysts is White, which makes up 75.8% of all patent analysts. Comparatively, 7.7% of patent analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of patent analysts are Asian.
- White, 75.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Patent analyst race
| Patent analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Patent analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how patent analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Patent analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.49% | 5.06% | 4.72% | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 82.26% | 5.37% | 4.88% | 5.74% |
| 2012 | 82.34% | 5.00% | 5.05% | 5.93% |
| 2013 | 82.09% | 5.08% | 5.09% | 5.66% |
| 2014 | 81.43% | 5.59% | 5.32% | 5.81% |
| 2015 | 81.34% | 5.24% | 5.40% | 6.23% |
| 2016 | 80.77% | 5.31% | 5.56% | 6.51% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 5.28% | 5.53% | 6.29% |
| 2018 | 80.16% | 5.46% | 5.46% | 6.90% |
| 2019 | 79.69% | 5.44% | 5.84% | 6.96% |
| 2020 | 77.17% | 5.34% | 6.15% | 7.11% |
| 2021 | 75.83% | 5.48% | 6.31% | 7.70% |
Patent analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian patent analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american patent analysts have the lowest average salary at $64,365.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,915 |
| White | $68,851 |
| Black or African American | $64,365 |
| Asian | $72,126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,470 |
Average patent analyst age
See how the average age of patent analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Patent analyst 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 |
Patent analyst age breakdown
The average age of patent analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the patent analyst population.
Patent analyst age breakdown
| Patent Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Patent analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for patent analysts is bachelor's degree, with 65% of patent analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Patent analysts by degree level
| Patent analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Patent analyst employment statistics
Most patent analysts work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where patent analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where patent analysts work.
Patent analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Patent analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the patent analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most patent analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Patent analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 64% |
Patent analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for patent analysts are professional, technology and education.
Patent analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 16% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Education | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Patent analyst turnover and employment statistics
Patent analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for patent analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Patent analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Patent analyst 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 patent analyst tenure
The average patent analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 222 patent analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Patent analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Patent analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of patent analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 66,802 |
| Executive Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 72,148 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Patent Analyst | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar patent analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| State Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 66,802 |
| Executive Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 72,148 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by patent analysts
The most common foreign language among patent analysts is Chinese at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 22.2% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Chinese, 22.2%
- Korean, 22.2%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- German, 5.6%
- Other, 27.8%
Patent analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 22.2% |
| Korean | 22.2% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Other | 27.8% |
