Prosecutor demographics and statistics in the US
Prosecutor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates prosecutor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our prosecutor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about prosecutors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 9,832 prosecutors currently employed in the United States.
- 45.0% of all prosecutors are women, while 55.0% are men.
- The average prosecutor age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of prosecutors is White (75.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.9%), Asian (6.5%) and Black or African American (5.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 10% of all prosecutors are LGBT.
- Prosecutors are 63% more likely to work at government companies in comparison to private companies.
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Prosecutor demographics by:
Prosecutor gender statistics
45.0% of prosecutors are women and 55.0% of prosecutors are men.
- Male, 55.0%
- Female, 45.0%
Prosecutor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.0% |
| Female | 45.0% |
Prosecutor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,355
Female income
$59,691
Prosecutor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in prosecutor positions over time. Currently, 45.0% of prosecutors are female.
Prosecutor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.87% | 38.13% |
| 2011 | 61.09% | 38.91% |
| 2012 | 60.91% | 39.09% |
| 2013 | 60.30% | 39.70% |
| 2014 | 60.21% | 39.79% |
| 2015 | 57.59% | 42.41% |
| 2016 | 57.49% | 42.51% |
| 2017 | 57.60% | 42.40% |
| 2018 | 58.00% | 42.00% |
| 2019 | 57.28% | 42.72% |
| 2020 | 55.40% | 44.60% |
| 2021 | 54.97% | 45.03% |
Prosecutor related jobs gender ratio
We compared prosecutors 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% |
| Prosecutor | 55% | 45% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Prosecutor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among prosecutors is White, which makes up 75.3% of all prosecutors. Comparatively, 7.9% of prosecutors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of prosecutors are Asian.
- White, 75.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Prosecutor race
| Prosecutor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Prosecutor race and ethnicity over time
See how prosecutor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Prosecutor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.99% | 5.22% | 4.87% | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 81.77% | 5.53% | 5.02% | 5.91% |
| 2012 | 81.84% | 5.16% | 5.20% | 6.10% |
| 2013 | 81.59% | 5.24% | 5.23% | 5.83% |
| 2014 | 80.93% | 5.75% | 5.46% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 80.84% | 5.40% | 5.55% | 6.40% |
| 2016 | 80.27% | 5.47% | 5.71% | 6.68% |
| 2017 | 80.30% | 5.44% | 5.68% | 6.46% |
| 2018 | 79.66% | 5.62% | 5.61% | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 79.19% | 5.60% | 5.98% | 7.13% |
| 2020 | 76.67% | 5.50% | 6.30% | 7.28% |
| 2021 | 75.34% | 5.64% | 6.46% | 7.87% |
Prosecutor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian prosecutors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american prosecutors have the lowest average salary at $60,310.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,980 |
| White | $63,236 |
| Black or African American | $60,310 |
| Asian | $65,336 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,036 |
Average prosecutor age
See how the average age of prosecutors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Prosecutor 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 |
Prosecutor age breakdown
The average age of prosecutors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the prosecutor population.
Prosecutor age breakdown
| Prosecutor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Prosecutor educational attainment
The most common degree for prosecutors is bachelor's degree, with 51% of prosecutors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 39% and doctoral degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Doctorate, 39%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Prosecutors by degree level
| Prosecutor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Doctorate | 39% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Prosecutor employment statistics
Company size where prosecutors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where prosecutors work.
Prosecutor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Prosecutor jobs by company type
Employees with the prosecutor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most prosecutors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Prosecutor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 63% |
Prosecutor turnover and employment statistics
Prosecutor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for prosecutors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Prosecutor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Prosecutor 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 prosecutor tenure
The average prosecutor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 648 prosecutors resumes in Zippia's database.
Prosecutor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Prosecutor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of prosecutors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 106,314 |
| Paralegal Internship | 6.63% | 54,408 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Prosecutor | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar prosecutor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 106,314 |
| Paralegal Internship | 6.63% | 54,408 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by prosecutors
The most common foreign language among prosecutors is Spanish at 46.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.1% and Russian is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 46.8%
- French, 8.1%
- Russian, 8.1%
- Arabic, 6.5%
- Japanese, 4.8%
- Other, 25.7%
Prosecutor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.8% |
| French | 8.1% |
| Russian | 8.1% |
| Arabic | 6.5% |
| Japanese | 4.8% |
| Other | 25.7% |
