Probate judge demographics and statistics in the US
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Probate judge gender statistics
45.5% of probate judges are women and 54.5% of probate judges are men.
- Male, 54.5%
- Female, 45.5%
Probate judge gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
Probate judge gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,897
Female income
$48,191
Probate judge gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in probate judge positions over time. Currently, 45.5% of probate judges are female.
Probate judge gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.46% | 38.54% |
| 2011 | 60.68% | 39.32% |
| 2012 | 60.50% | 39.50% |
| 2013 | 59.88% | 40.12% |
| 2014 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2015 | 57.16% | 42.84% |
| 2016 | 57.07% | 42.93% |
| 2017 | 57.18% | 42.82% |
| 2018 | 57.58% | 42.42% |
| 2019 | 56.86% | 43.14% |
| 2020 | 54.97% | 45.03% |
| 2021 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
Probate judge related jobs gender ratio
We compared probate 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% |
| Probate Judge | 55% | 45% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Probate judge demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among probate judges is White, which makes up 80.2% of all probate judges. Comparatively, 6.2% of probate judges are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of probate judges are Asian.
- White, 80.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Probate judge race
| Probate judge race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 80.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Probate judge race and ethnicity over time
See how probate judge racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Probate judge race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.82% | 3.67% | 3.44% | 4.43% |
| 2011 | 86.60% | 3.98% | 3.59% | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 86.67% | 3.61% | 3.76% | 4.45% |
| 2013 | 86.42% | 3.69% | 3.80% | 4.18% |
| 2014 | 85.76% | 4.20% | 4.03% | 4.33% |
| 2015 | 85.67% | 3.85% | 4.12% | 4.75% |
| 2016 | 85.10% | 3.92% | 4.28% | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 85.13% | 3.89% | 4.25% | 4.81% |
| 2018 | 84.49% | 4.07% | 4.17% | 5.42% |
| 2019 | 84.02% | 4.05% | 4.55% | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 81.50% | 3.95% | 4.86% | 5.63% |
| 2021 | 80.17% | 4.09% | 5.03% | 6.22% |
Probate judge wage gap by race
According to our data, asian probate judges have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american probate judges have the lowest average salary at $48,809.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,528 |
| White | $51,803 |
| Black or African American | $48,809 |
| Asian | $54,000 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,508 |
Average probate judge age
See how the average age of probate judges varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Probate 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 |
Probate judge age breakdown
The average age of probate judges is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the probate judge population.
Probate judge age breakdown
| Probate Judge Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Probate judge educational attainment
The most common degree for probate judges is bachelor's degree, with 47% of probate judges earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 32% and doctoral degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Doctorate, 32%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
Probate judges by degree level
| Probate judge degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Doctorate | 32% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
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Probate judge turnover and employment statistics
Probate judge unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for probate judges between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Probate judge unemployment rate by year
| Year | Probate 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 probate judge tenure
The average probate judge stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 probate judges resumes in Zippia's database.
Probate judge tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 10% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Probate judge LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of probate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 67,104 |
| Executive Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 72,148 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Probate Judge | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar probate judge jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 67,104 |
| Executive Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 72,148 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |