Solicitor demographics and statistics in the US
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Solicitor gender statistics
53.3% of solicitors are women and 46.7% of solicitors are men.
- Female, 53.3%
- Male, 46.7%
Solicitor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% |
| Male | 46.7% |
Solicitor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$112,748
Female income
$103,523
Solicitor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solicitor positions over time. Currently, 53.3% of solicitors are female.
Solicitor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.41% | 62.59% |
| 2011 | 34.84% | 65.16% |
| 2012 | 37.64% | 62.36% |
| 2013 | 42.63% | 57.37% |
| 2014 | 40.31% | 59.69% |
| 2015 | 39.42% | 60.58% |
| 2016 | 37.40% | 62.60% |
| 2017 | 39.26% | 60.74% |
| 2018 | 40.86% | 59.14% |
| 2019 | 34.91% | 65.09% |
| 2020 | 49.20% | 50.80% |
| 2021 | 46.73% | 53.27% |
Solicitor related jobs gender ratio
We compared solicitors 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% |
| Solicitor | 47% | 53% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Solicitor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among solicitors is White, which makes up 56.1% of all solicitors. Comparatively, 17.8% of solicitors are Black or African American and 17.8% of solicitors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.1%
- Black or African American, 17.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Solicitor race
| Solicitor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Black or African American | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Solicitor race and ethnicity over time
See how solicitor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Solicitor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.98% | 18.29% | 2.62% | 12.05% |
| 2011 | 63.39% | 18.38% | 1.48% | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 61.53% | 20.81% | 1.39% | 12.41% |
| 2013 | 61.60% | 20.05% | 2.33% | 13.18% |
| 2014 | 63.05% | 18.40% | 2.26% | 11.92% |
| 2015 | 63.17% | 17.24% | 2.20% | 13.41% |
| 2016 | 61.70% | 17.26% | 2.74% | 13.40% |
| 2017 | 64.15% | 15.33% | 2.59% | 14.98% |
| 2018 | 60.92% | 17.49% | 2.73% | 15.51% |
| 2019 | 59.77% | 17.08% | 2.79% | 14.61% |
| 2020 | 56.04% | 11.38% | 4.20% | 20.14% |
| 2021 | 56.07% | 17.79% | 3.93% | 17.79% |
Solicitor wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american solicitors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino solicitors have the lowest average salary at $102,373.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $123,457 |
| White | $112,157 |
| Black or African American | $124,475 |
| Asian | $103,258 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $102,373 |
Average solicitor age
See how the average age of solicitors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Solicitor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.5 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 26.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 31 |
Solicitor age breakdown
The average age of solicitors is 20-30 years years old, representing 37% of the solicitor population.
Solicitor age breakdown
| Solicitor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 37% |
Solicitor educational attainment
The most common degree for solicitors is bachelor's degree, with 45% of solicitors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 17% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Solicitors by degree level
| Solicitor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Solicitor employment statistics
Most solicitors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where solicitors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where solicitors work.
Solicitor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Solicitor jobs by company type
Employees with the solicitor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most solicitors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Solicitor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 8% |
Solicitor jobs by industry
The most common industries for solicitors are education, media and professional.
Solicitor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Media | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Solicitor turnover and employment statistics
Solicitor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for solicitors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Solicitor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Solicitor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.16% |
| 2011 | 31.12% |
| 2012 | 27.74% |
| 2013 | 24.57% |
| 2014 | 22.01% |
| 2015 | 22.37% |
| 2016 | 20.14% |
| 2017 | 13.49% |
| 2018 | 16.45% |
| 2019 | 12.41% |
| 2020 | 12.61% |
| 2021 | 17.10% |
Average solicitor tenure
The average solicitor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,801 solicitors resumes in Zippia's database.
Solicitor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Solicitor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of solicitors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 68,855 |
| Student Ambassador | 6.75% | 19,462 |
| Paper Carrier | 7.95% | 16,005 |
| Personal Shopper | 8.25% | 357,097 |
| Solicitor | 11.06% | - |
| Real Estate Teacher | 12.76% | 69,453 |
Similar solicitor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pre Sales Engineer | 6.51% | 68,855 |
| Student Ambassador | 6.75% | 19,462 |
| Paper Carrier | 7.95% | 16,005 |
| Personal Shopper | 8.25% | 357,097 |
| Real Estate Teacher | 12.76% | 69,453 |
Foreign languages spoken by solicitors
The most common foreign language among solicitors is Spanish at 54.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.6% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 54.3%
- French, 8.6%
- Italian, 4.3%
- Hindi, 4.3%
- Chinese, 2.9%
- Other, 25.6%
Solicitor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.3% |
| French | 8.6% |
| Italian | 4.3% |
| Hindi | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Other | 25.6% |
