Research attorney demographics and statistics in the US
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Research attorney gender statistics
56.3% of research attorneys are women and 43.7% of research attorneys are men.
- Female, 56.3%
- Male, 43.7%
Research attorney gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% |
| Male | 43.7% |
Research attorney gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,920
Female income
$76,504
Research attorney gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research attorney positions over time. Currently, 56.3% of research attorneys are female.
Research attorney gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.80% | 49.20% |
| 2011 | 49.98% | 50.02% |
| 2012 | 49.79% | 50.21% |
| 2013 | 49.15% | 50.85% |
| 2014 | 49.06% | 50.94% |
| 2015 | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 2016 | 46.26% | 53.74% |
| 2017 | 46.37% | 53.63% |
| 2018 | 46.78% | 53.22% |
| 2019 | 46.05% | 53.95% |
| 2020 | 44.16% | 55.84% |
| 2021 | 43.73% | 56.27% |
Research attorney related jobs gender ratio
We compared research attorneys 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% |
| Research Attorney | 44% | 56% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Research attorney demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research attorneys is White, which makes up 75.6% of all research attorneys. Comparatively, 7.8% of research attorneys are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of research attorneys are Asian.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Research attorney race
| Research attorney race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Research attorney race and ethnicity over time
See how research attorney racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research attorney race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.29% | 5.12% | 4.78% | 5.98% |
| 2011 | 82.06% | 5.44% | 4.94% | 5.81% |
| 2012 | 82.14% | 5.06% | 5.11% | 6.00% |
| 2013 | 81.89% | 5.15% | 5.14% | 5.73% |
| 2014 | 81.23% | 5.65% | 5.37% | 5.87% |
| 2015 | 81.14% | 5.31% | 5.46% | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 80.57% | 5.37% | 5.62% | 6.58% |
| 2017 | 80.60% | 5.34% | 5.59% | 6.35% |
| 2018 | 79.96% | 5.52% | 5.52% | 6.97% |
| 2019 | 79.49% | 5.50% | 5.90% | 7.03% |
| 2020 | 76.97% | 5.40% | 6.21% | 7.18% |
| 2021 | 75.64% | 5.54% | 6.37% | 7.77% |
Research attorney wage gap by race
According to our data, asian research attorneys have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american research attorneys have the lowest average salary at $77,524.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,295 |
| White | $82,393 |
| Black or African American | $77,524 |
| Asian | $85,929 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,726 |
Average research attorney age
See how the average age of research attorneys varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research attorney 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 |
Research attorney age breakdown
The average age of research attorneys is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the research attorney population.
Research attorney age breakdown
| Research Attorney Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Research attorney educational attainment
- Doctorate, 54%
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Research attorneys by degree level
| Research attorney degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 54% |
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
Research attorney jobs you might like
Research attorney employment statistics
Most research attorneys work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where research attorneys work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research attorneys work.
Research attorney jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Research attorney jobs by company type
Employees with the research attorney job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research attorneys prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Research attorney jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 29% |
Research attorney jobs by industry
The most common industries for research attorneys are professional, government and technology.
Research attorney industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 33% |
| Government | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Research attorney turnover and employment statistics
Research attorney unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research attorneys between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research attorney unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research attorney 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 research attorney tenure
The average research attorney stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 383 research attorneys resumes in Zippia's database.
Research attorney tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Research attorney LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research attorneys 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Career Law Clerk | 5.54% | 68,536 |
| Paralegal Internship | 6.63% | 54,408 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Research Attorney | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar research attorney jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Career Law Clerk | 5.54% | 68,536 |
| 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 research attorneys
The most common foreign language among research attorneys is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- French, 10.0%
- Japanese, 7.5%
- German, 5.0%
- Other, 27.5%
Research attorney languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 7.5% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Other | 27.5% |
