Principal law clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Principal law clerk gender statistics
38.5% of principal law clerks are women and 61.5% of principal law clerks are men.
- Male, 61.5%
- Female, 38.5%
Principal law clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.5% |
| Female | 38.5% |
Principal law clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,715
Female income
$51,227
Principal law clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in principal law clerk positions over time. Currently, 38.5% of principal law clerks are female.
Principal law clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.08% | 32.92% |
| 2011 | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 2012 | 72.13% | 27.87% |
| 2013 | 63.81% | 36.19% |
| 2014 | 68.02% | 31.98% |
| 2015 | 79.69% | 20.31% |
| 2016 | 73.18% | 26.82% |
| 2017 | 67.73% | 32.27% |
| 2018 | 66.71% | 33.29% |
| 2019 | 59.18% | 40.82% |
| 2020 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2021 | 61.54% | 38.46% |
Principal law clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared principal law clerks 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% |
| Principal Law Clerk | 62% | 38% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Principal law clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among principal law clerks is White, which makes up 53.7% of all principal law clerks. Comparatively, 17.9% of principal law clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of principal law clerks are Asian.
- White, 53.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 8.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Principal law clerk race
| Principal law clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 8.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Principal law clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how principal law clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Principal law clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.42% | 5.26% | 10.66% | 14.45% |
| 2011 | 69.11% | 6.56% | 7.23% | 12.82% |
| 2012 | 67.81% | 7.41% | 11.59% | 9.99% |
| 2013 | 68.51% | 6.86% | 10.12% | 10.09% |
| 2014 | 71.01% | 3.18% | 9.27% | 12.22% |
| 2015 | 64.17% | 7.13% | 9.32% | 15.42% |
| 2016 | 64.31% | 10.48% | 8.11% | 12.24% |
| 2017 | 70.49% | 6.07% | 8.26% | 11.81% |
| 2018 | 62.01% | 9.67% | 9.05% | 15.65% |
| 2019 | 62.67% | 8.91% | 8.38% | 17.02% |
| 2020 | 63.69% | 4.87% | 10.37% | 16.18% |
| 2021 | 53.69% | 9.40% | 10.36% | 17.92% |
Principal law clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, white principal law clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown principal law clerks have the lowest average salary at $50,254.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,254 |
| White | $55,069 |
| Black or African American | $50,547 |
| Asian | $52,090 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,762 |
Average principal law clerk age
See how the average age of principal law clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Principal law clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 30.5 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 35.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 45 |
Principal law clerk age breakdown
The average age of principal law clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the principal law clerk population.
Principal law clerk age breakdown
| Principal Law Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Principal law clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for principal law clerks is doctoral degree, with 54% of principal law clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- Doctorate, 54%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Master's, 17%
Principal law clerks by degree level
| Principal law clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 54% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Master's | 17% |
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Principal law clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, principal law clerks with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $60,693 annually. With a Master's degree, principal law clerks earn a median annual income of $51,985 compared to $51,010 for principal law clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,985 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,987 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,693 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,010 |
Principal law clerk turnover and employment statistics
Principal law clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for principal law clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Principal law clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Principal law clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.13% |
| 2011 | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 12.57% |
| 2013 | 11.21% |
| 2014 | 5.88% |
| 2015 | 8.53% |
| 2016 | 5.08% |
| 2017 | 4.00% |
| 2018 | 6.09% |
| 2019 | 3.73% |
| 2020 | 4.50% |
| 2021 | 5.00% |
Average principal law clerk tenure
The average principal law clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 69 principal law clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Principal law clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Principal law clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of principal law clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Litigation Assistant | 6.63% | 6,114 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| General Magistrate | 11.75% | 41,785 |
| Principal Law Clerk | 12.99% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar principal law clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Litigation Assistant | 6.63% | 6,114 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| General Magistrate | 11.75% | 41,785 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by principal law clerks
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
Principal law clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
