Probate paralegal demographics and statistics in the US
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Probate paralegal gender statistics
89.5% of probate paralegals are women and 10.5% of probate paralegals are men.
- Female, 89.5%
- Male, 10.5%
Probate paralegal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.5% |
| Male | 10.5% |
Probate paralegal gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,844
Female income
$59,942
Probate paralegal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in probate paralegal positions over time. Currently, 89.5% of probate paralegals are female.
Probate paralegal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.59% | 90.41% |
| 2011 | 9.11% | 90.89% |
| 2012 | 9.32% | 90.68% |
| 2013 | 9.52% | 90.48% |
| 2014 | 8.69% | 91.31% |
| 2015 | 10.40% | 89.60% |
| 2016 | 9.39% | 90.61% |
| 2017 | 10.71% | 89.29% |
| 2018 | 10.43% | 89.57% |
| 2019 | 9.04% | 90.96% |
| 2020 | 9.71% | 90.29% |
| 2021 | 10.53% | 89.47% |
Probate paralegal related jobs gender ratio
We compared probate paralegals 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% |
| Probate Paralegal | 11% | 89% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Probate paralegal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among probate paralegals is White, which makes up 60.2% of all probate paralegals. Comparatively, 19.3% of probate paralegals are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of probate paralegals are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Probate paralegal race
| Probate paralegal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Probate paralegal race and ethnicity over time
See how probate paralegal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Probate paralegal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.90% | 10.57% | 4.81% | 15.31% |
| 2011 | 67.84% | 10.19% | 4.77% | 14.86% |
| 2012 | 65.06% | 10.16% | 5.25% | 16.92% |
| 2013 | 66.77% | 10.24% | 4.48% | 15.68% |
| 2014 | 66.61% | 9.06% | 4.72% | 17.04% |
| 2015 | 65.91% | 9.34% | 4.88% | 16.76% |
| 2016 | 64.24% | 10.48% | 4.98% | 17.47% |
| 2017 | 64.28% | 10.08% | 4.40% | 18.50% |
| 2018 | 64.30% | 10.04% | 4.82% | 17.76% |
| 2019 | 65.66% | 9.12% | 5.40% | 17.48% |
| 2020 | 61.42% | 9.75% | 4.94% | 19.00% |
| 2021 | 60.19% | 9.42% | 5.80% | 19.34% |
Probate paralegal wage gap by race
According to our data, asian probate paralegals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown probate paralegals have the lowest average salary at $58,829.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,829 |
| White | $61,080 |
| Black or African American | $66,595 |
| Asian | $66,706 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,407 |
Average probate paralegal age
See how the average age of probate paralegals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Probate paralegal 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 |
Probate paralegal age breakdown
The average age of probate paralegals is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the probate paralegal population.
Probate paralegal age breakdown
| Probate Paralegal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Probate paralegal educational attainment
The most common degree for probate paralegals is bachelor's degree, with 44% of probate paralegals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 30%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Probate paralegals by degree level
| Probate paralegal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Probate paralegal wage gap by degree level
According to the data, probate paralegals with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $75,045 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, probate paralegals earn a median annual income of $70,009 compared to $69,118 for probate paralegals with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,118 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,039 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,009 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,045 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,529 |
Probate paralegal employment statistics
Company size where probate paralegals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where probate paralegals work.
Probate paralegal jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 35% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Probate paralegal jobs by industry
The most common industries for probate paralegals are professional, manufacturing and retail.
Probate paralegal industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 55% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Probate paralegal turnover and employment statistics
Probate paralegal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for probate paralegals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Probate paralegal unemployment rate by year
| Year | Probate paralegal 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 probate paralegal tenure
The average probate paralegal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 289 probate paralegals resumes in Zippia's database.
Probate paralegal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Probate paralegal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of probate paralegals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roving Court Reporter | 4.96% | 2,335 |
| Title Curator | 7.68% | 1,252 |
| Probate Paralegal | 9.16% | - |
| Trial Examiner | 12.79% | 3,003 |
Similar probate paralegal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Roving Court Reporter | 4.96% | 2,335 |
| Title Curator | 7.68% | 1,252 |
| Trial Examiner | 12.79% | 3,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by probate paralegals
The most common foreign language among probate paralegals is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 22.2% and Czech is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Chinese, 22.2%
- Czech, 11.1%
- German, 11.1%
- Albanian, 11.1%
Probate paralegal languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Chinese | 22.2% |
| Czech | 11.1% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Albanian | 11.1% |