Presiding judge demographics and statistics in the US
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Presiding judge gender statistics
46.4% of presiding judges are women and 53.6% of presiding judges are men.
- Male, 53.6%
- Female, 46.4%
Presiding judge gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.6% |
| Female | 46.4% |
Presiding judge gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,763
Female income
$49,148
Presiding judge gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in presiding judge positions over time. Currently, 46.4% of presiding judges are female.
Presiding judge gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.52% | 39.48% |
| 2011 | 59.74% | 40.26% |
| 2012 | 59.55% | 40.45% |
| 2013 | 58.94% | 41.06% |
| 2014 | 58.84% | 41.16% |
| 2015 | 56.20% | 43.80% |
| 2016 | 56.10% | 43.90% |
| 2017 | 56.21% | 43.79% |
| 2018 | 56.61% | 43.39% |
| 2019 | 55.89% | 44.11% |
| 2020 | 54.00% | 46.00% |
| 2021 | 53.57% | 46.43% |
Presiding judge related jobs gender ratio
We compared presiding judges 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% |
| Presiding Judge | 54% | 46% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Presiding judge demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among presiding judges is White, which makes up 75.6% of all presiding judges. Comparatively, 7.8% of presiding judges are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of presiding judges are Asian.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Presiding judge race
| Presiding judge race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Presiding judge race and ethnicity over time
See how presiding judge racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Presiding judge race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.27% | 5.13% | 4.79% | 5.99% |
| 2011 | 82.04% | 5.44% | 4.94% | 5.82% |
| 2012 | 82.11% | 5.07% | 5.11% | 6.01% |
| 2013 | 81.87% | 5.16% | 5.15% | 5.74% |
| 2014 | 81.21% | 5.66% | 5.38% | 5.88% |
| 2015 | 81.11% | 5.32% | 5.47% | 6.30% |
| 2016 | 80.54% | 5.38% | 5.63% | 6.59% |
| 2017 | 80.57% | 5.35% | 5.60% | 6.36% |
| 2018 | 79.93% | 5.53% | 5.52% | 6.97% |
| 2019 | 79.47% | 5.51% | 5.90% | 7.04% |
| 2020 | 76.95% | 5.41% | 6.21% | 7.19% |
| 2021 | 75.61% | 5.55% | 6.38% | 7.78% |
Presiding judge wage gap by race
According to our data, asian presiding judges have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american presiding judges have the lowest average salary at $49,746.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,407 |
| White | $52,637 |
| Black or African American | $49,746 |
| Asian | $54,752 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,422 |
Average presiding judge age
See how the average age of presiding judges varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Presiding judge 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 |
Presiding judge age breakdown
The average age of presiding judges is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the presiding judge population.
Presiding judge age breakdown
| Presiding Judge Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Presiding judge educational attainment
The most common degree for presiding judges is bachelor's degree, with 58% of presiding judges earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 21% and doctoral degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Doctorate, 21%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Presiding judges by degree level
| Presiding judge degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Doctorate | 21% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Presiding judge employment statistics
Company size where presiding judges work
Below, you can see the size of companies where presiding judges work.
Presiding judge jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Presiding judge turnover and employment statistics
Presiding judge unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for presiding judges between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Presiding judge unemployment rate by year
| Year | Presiding judge 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 presiding judge tenure
The average presiding judge stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 150 presiding judges resumes in Zippia's database.
Presiding judge tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Presiding judge LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of presiding judges 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 Clerk | 5.54% | 75,014 |
| Executive Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 72,148 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Presiding Judge | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar presiding judge jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Law Clerk | 5.54% | 75,014 |
| Executive Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 72,148 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by presiding judges
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Korean, 20.0%
Presiding judge languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Korean | 20.0% |