Real estate lawyer demographics and statistics in the US
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Real estate lawyer demographics by:
Real estate lawyer gender statistics
61.1% of real estate lawyers are women and 38.9% of real estate lawyers are men.
- Female, 61.1%
- Male, 38.9%
Real estate lawyer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.1% |
| Male | 38.9% |
Real estate lawyer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,795
Female income
$66,346
Real estate lawyer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in real estate lawyer positions over time. Currently, 61.1% of real estate lawyers are female.
Real estate lawyer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.64% | 58.36% |
| 2011 | 42.52% | 57.48% |
| 2012 | 40.92% | 59.08% |
| 2013 | 41.23% | 58.77% |
| 2014 | 38.91% | 61.09% |
| 2015 | 40.45% | 59.55% |
| 2016 | 40.36% | 59.64% |
| 2017 | 41.69% | 58.31% |
| 2018 | 40.17% | 59.83% |
| 2019 | 40.59% | 59.41% |
| 2020 | 40.81% | 59.19% |
| 2021 | 38.89% | 61.11% |
Real estate lawyer related jobs gender ratio
We compared real estate lawyers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Real Estate Lawyer | 39% | 61% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Real estate lawyer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among real estate lawyers is White, which makes up 76.0% of all real estate lawyers. Comparatively, 9.6% of real estate lawyers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of real estate lawyers are Asian.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Real estate lawyer race
| Real estate lawyer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Real estate lawyer race and ethnicity over time
See how real estate lawyer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Real estate lawyer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.06% | 4.01% | 4.24% | 7.06% |
| 2011 | 82.54% | 3.96% | 4.87% | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 82.76% | 4.08% | 4.13% | 7.28% |
| 2013 | 82.39% | 4.07% | 4.34% | 7.91% |
| 2014 | 82.16% | 4.22% | 4.39% | 7.60% |
| 2015 | 82.15% | 3.93% | 4.30% | 7.97% |
| 2016 | 81.47% | 3.51% | 4.99% | 8.52% |
| 2017 | 80.15% | 3.90% | 5.04% | 9.04% |
| 2018 | 80.48% | 3.80% | 5.16% | 8.56% |
| 2019 | 80.91% | 3.90% | 5.11% | 8.24% |
| 2020 | 78.04% | 4.11% | 5.63% | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 76.03% | 4.19% | 5.67% | 9.61% |
Real estate lawyer wage gap by race
According to our data, white real estate lawyers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american real estate lawyers have the lowest average salary at $66,554.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,821 |
| White | $73,938 |
| Black or African American | $66,554 |
| Asian | $72,886 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,034 |
Average real estate lawyer age
See how the average age of real estate lawyers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Real estate lawyer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 49 |
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 47 |
| Asian | 46 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 45 |
Real estate lawyer age breakdown
The average age of real estate lawyers is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the real estate lawyer population.
Real estate lawyer age breakdown
| Real Estate Lawyer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Real estate lawyer educational attainment
The most common degree for real estate lawyers is doctoral degree, with 43% of real estate lawyers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 43% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- Doctorate, 43%
- Bachelor's, 43%
- High School Diploma, 14%
Real estate lawyers by degree level
| Real estate lawyer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
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Real estate lawyer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, real estate lawyers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,709 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, real estate lawyers earn a median annual income of $75,093 compared to $74,923 for real estate lawyers with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,709 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,199 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,093 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,923 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,864 |
Real estate lawyer employment statistics
Real estate lawyer jobs by industry
The most common industries for real estate lawyers are professional, finance and internet.
Real estate lawyer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 27% |
| Finance | 18% |
| Start-up | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Internet | 18% |
Real estate lawyer turnover and employment statistics
Real estate lawyer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for real estate lawyers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Real estate lawyer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Real estate lawyer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 5.09% |
| 2012 | 4.58% |
| 2013 | 3.58% |
| 2014 | 3.10% |
| 2015 | 2.65% |
| 2016 | 2.38% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.10% |
| 2020 | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 4.98% |
Average real estate lawyer tenure
The average real estate lawyer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 22 real estate lawyers resumes in Zippia's database.
Real estate lawyer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 0% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Real estate lawyer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of real estate lawyers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Missile Navigation Systems Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 71,129 |
| Event Representative | 6.75% | 53,539 |
| News Agent | 7.95% | 27,807 |
| Department Store Door Greeter | 8.25% | 73,267 |
| Appointment Setter | 11.06% | 21,100 |
| Real Estate Lawyer | 12.76% | - |
Similar real estate lawyer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Missile Navigation Systems Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 71,129 |
| Event Representative | 6.75% | 53,539 |
| News Agent | 7.95% | 27,807 |
| Department Store Door Greeter | 8.25% | 73,267 |
| Appointment Setter | 11.06% | 21,100 |